Super Drags

A lot of fun but subtly draws on some interesting and relevant subjects. (Best when watched in Brazilian not English!)

Where. Do I. Begin?

Oh well how about the only 10 minutes of the first episode I pained myself to watch. Let's start:

A bus full of gays being driven by a homophobic terrorist tries to kill himself and all the gays by driving off a cliff. Wow. PULSE much? Real good guys. Once again over the top gays proving we have no room to demand respect. Moving on.

So one of the over the top "heroes" dives down to save this terrorist, which ok seems like the best thing to do despite him being a terrorist, we're not stooping to his level... oh no, but when IT sees the terrorists big "bulge" what does IT do? What does it do while the terrorist is unconscious? Molests him, straight grabs the cartoon dick and balls. I get this is a portrayal of a terrorist but this is a display of molestation/sexual harassment. Moving on to my final issue before I had had enough and literally tuned out, let's talk about what happens next.

This "hero" then takes the mask off the terrorist and sees that this cartoon figure is apparently super attractive and developed a crush enough to LET HIM GO!

So cool be a sexy terrorist and you get off (and keep your immature puns to yourself).

ABSOLUTELY DISGUSTING SHOW.

I was pleasantly surprised to see this pop up on Netflix and Quickly started watching. My happiness waned as I watched because the humor is incredibly stale and dated, like something from a old style burlesque show or a early 70's naughty sketch comedy movie. A cartoon like this wouldn't be made in the U.S., not because it is too risque, but because it is childish to the point of being offensive while simultaneously being marketed directly to adults. These jokes are little different than the Ambiguously Gay Duo from a generation ago. Bulging crotches and gay stereotypes are things I've outgrown. As much as I want to like a show about drag queen superheroes, I'd rather not have my intelligence insulted.

This is an ok show. It tackles legit issues in the LGBT community. For that I applaud the creators. However, the delivery of jokes and various plot devices could have been done better (not saying I could do better as I've not tried to create such a show). It's campy, and some like that a lot. I can only handle so much before I cringe. It's very in your face to the point of almost being rude. Being mean and sassy isn't a personality. This is the general humor of the show. In your face, and unapologetic. Good for them, but this show definitely isn't for everyone.

I think people are taking this too serious and that's why they rate it low. It's supposed to hit those stereotypes and be tongue in cheek. Not my favorite animation style but it's cute and entertaining. A good adult cartoon.