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Gia Gunn Throws Shade at Drag Race Queens Who Attended DragCon LA 2022
“What happened to the glamour?” she pondered.
The floodgates she's opened.
Gia Gunn has gotten herself into a new controversy after throwing some shade at the RuPaul's Drag Race queens who attended RuPaul's DragCon LA 2022.
On Monday, Gunn wrote on Twitter:
"Say what you want but I saw 0 beauty at this year's [DragCon]...what happened to the glamour? [shrug emoji]."
\u201cSay what you want but I saw 0 beauty at this year\u2019s dragcon\u2026what happened to the glamour? \ud83e\udd37\ud83c\udffb\u200d\u2640\ufe0f\u201d— Gia Gunn (@Gia Gunn) 1652687482
This annual event took place over the past weekend in Downtown Los Angeles' convention center and featured more queens than ever due to its forced hiatus as a result of the ongoing pandemic. The convention had nearly every single queen from seasons 12, 13, and 14 of Drag Race, the eight winners who will compete on All Stars 7, as well as a record-breaking number of contestants from international editions of the show.
As expected, the fans lost their minds over Gunn's shady post and a few queens have already reacted with tweets of their own.
Trixie Mattel wrote: "Gia please never change lol."
\u201cGia please never change lol\u201d— Trixie Mattel\u2122 (@Trixie Mattel\u2122) 1652690877
Shea Coulee tweeted: "A true comedy queen."
\u201cA true comedy queen\u201d— Shea Coule\u00e9 (@Shea Coule\u00e9) 1652707993
BenDeLaCreme replied: "I'M SORRY I WAS JUST SO BUSY I'LL BE SURE TO POP BY NEXT TIME."
\u201c@GiaGunn I\u2019M SORRY I WAS JUST SO BUSY I\u2019LL BE SURE TO POP BY NEXT TIME.\u201d— Gia Gunn (@Gia Gunn) 1652687482
Heidi N Closet quote-tweeted: "Now I usually don't say anything especially when it comes to messy, foolish, and clearly incorrect social media post, but this time Ms. [Gia Gunn] I feel like this is a step too far. As sisters, we should build each other up not tear each other down. Until you learn that, take a seat."
\u201cNow I usually don\u2019t say anything especially when it comes to messy, foolish, and clearly incorrect social media post, but this time Ms @GiaGunn I feel like this is a step too far. As sisters we should build each other up not tear each other down. Until you learn that take a seat\u201d— Heidi N Closet (@Heidi N Closet) 1652717575
And Canada's Drag Race season two star Oceane Aqua-Black had a more vulnerable reaction to Gunn's statement:
"I think this tweet is a little bit hurtful and I say that with respect towards you without attacking you. I put a lot of effort in my drag for my first DragCon like many people. I even waved at you and you passed me by and ignored me totally."
\u201c@GiaGunn I think this tweet is a little bit hurtful and i say that with respect towards, you without attacking you. I put a lot of effort in my drag for my first DragCon like many people. I even waved at you and you passed me by and ignored me totally.\u201d— Gia Gunn (@Gia Gunn) 1652687482
There's no doubt that even more queens will be reacting to Gunn's tweet over time, but these have been the most notable responses thus far.
To be fair, Gunn could have been being facetious when she shared her statement, which could be felt by Mattel and Coulee's nonchalant responses to it. Nonetheless, certain queens seem to feel hurt by Gunn's shade, so even more drama may be coming our way.
\u201cOn the other hand\u2026I think I was giving? Rate my look 1-10 if you have the nerve!\u201d— Gia Gunn (@Gia Gunn) 1652687687
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Bernardo Sim is the deputy editor of Out, as well as a writer and content creator. Born in Brazil, he currently lives in South Florida. You can follow him on Instagram at @bernardosim.
Bernardo Sim is the deputy editor of Out, as well as a writer and content creator. Born in Brazil, he currently lives in South Florida. You can follow him on Instagram at @bernardosim.
