Rising drag queen Cherry West and veteran Dita Garbo discuss the importance of LGBTQ+ history, highlighting generational gaps in knowledge. Garbo feels younger queens are disconnected from significant historical events like the AIDS epidemic, urging the need for education. West acknowledges her own journey to learn more about drag culture, despite criticism from older queens. They both reflect on the evolution of drag, the impact of social media on exposure and comparison, and honor RuPaul's influence in shaping the drag community and inspiring future queens.
I think generally, as you grow up... you would have heard about the AIDS epidemic in the 80s and maybe Section 28... I grew up in those times so, for me, I experienced it. It's nice to have conversations where you learn.
While I don't know everything, I'm trying to educate myself as best as I can. Some older queens look down on me for being young and not knowing enough.
RuPaul was a big role model because when they hit the mainstream with 'Supermodel' and being on MAC billboards and stuff, that was when I started doing drag.
Social media has been a great tool to give queens more exposure and allow learning, but the flip side could be the comparison with everyone else.
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