I was told the word "Drag Queen" is an acronym, what does drag stand for?
The term drag queen originates in Polari, a subset of English slang that was popular in some gay communities in the early part of the 20th century. Drag meant "clothes", and was also theatre slang for a woman's costume worn by a male actor. Queen refers to the trait of affected royalty found in many drag characters. EDIT: I found the acronym = DRessed As Girl Someone wearing drag is said to be "in drag." "Drag queen" appeared in print in 1941. The verb form is to "do drag." A folk etymology whose acronym basis reveals a characteristically late 20th-century bias, would make "drag" an abbreviation of "dressed as girl" in description of male transvestism; the converse, "drab" for "dressed as boy," is unrecorded. Drag is practiced by people of all sexual orientations and gender identities.
What is the Spanish word for Drag Queen?
And don't say Travesti because they are two totally different things! I'm working on something big, but I need the Spanish word for Drag Queen or else Imma have to make my own, and girl you know i will really **** that **** up if there already is a word :P.
What's the word for a fear of drag queens?
I can't seem to find an answer for this anywhere. I'm not a homophobe, it's just female impersonators absolutely scare the bejesus out of me. Much like some people are scared of clowns. Surely there must be a word for this irrational fear? there seems to be words for all the other phobias
What are the origins of the phrase "drag queen"?
The etymology of the term "drag queen" is disputed. The term drag queen occurred in Polari, a subset of English slang that was popular in some gay communities in the early part of the 20th century. Its first recorded use to refer to actors dressed in women's clothing is from 1870.A folk etymology is that drag is an acronym of "Dressed Resembling A Girl" in description of male theatrical transvestism.Queen may refer to the trait of affected royalty found in the personalities of many who do drag (whether this is their normal personality or a character created for the stage). It is also related to the Old English word "quean" or cwene, which originally simply meant "woman", then was later used as a label both for promiscuous women and gay men (see Oxford English Dictionary definition number 3 for "queen").Drag as a term referring to women's clothing worn by men has less clear origins. According to one theory, it was used in reference to transvestites at least as early as the 18th century, owing to the tendency of their skirts to drag on the ground.Another possibility is that it derives from the Romani word for skirt, which appears in a number of Romani dialects of Northern Europe with forms like daraka and jendraka.
How do i find out what drag queen name i can use ?
The easiest way to do it, is have a name that makes a word. Despite being a woman I was thankfully born with a great second name that would work perfectly as a drag name: Miss Trus(s)t(e). Try names like that, here's a few more. Miss Terry (Mystery) Miss Teeq (Mystique) Miss Conduct (Misconduct) Miss Tickle (Mysticle) You get the idea, or by all means just use the name I was born with; Miss Trust.
Is the term "drag queen" an offensive word?
how about a cross-dresser? or female impersonator. (i think the second one sounds better)
Would you take your kids to a drag queen story hour?
It would really depend on the context, community and audience. Our library will be showing the Rocky Horror Picture Show on October 30th, and patrons are encouraged to dress as their favorite characters, including those characters in drag. The film is rated R, and while parents could bring their kids under 17 years old, that’s a decision the library can’t make for them. In other words it’s not the library’s place to tell a parent what is appropriate or inappropriate for their children. That’s up to them.What we do is offer a wide variety of programming and subjects for every age and audience. We don’t allow the city council, local churches, local atheists or any other group select, screen, censor or ban our material.My personal opinion, based on my experience working at a library is if the program appeals to a large number in the community, then they’ve hit their mark. If no one shows up (likely,) then the program will be dropped and they’ll move on to something else.
What does the Word of God and Christians say about Drag Queens?
Jesus loves everyone and made them who and how they are- so Jesus and god LOVE drag queens. It's people that use religion to express what there not comfortable with that have a problem. And a lot of the bible 'word of god' is stories past down and from people not from god. God loves everyone! All people are beautiful in there own way and people need to learn acceptance.
How do drag queens hide their candy?
In other words, I have just recently discovered that there are shows where men are not physically altered and they wear bathing suits and their gender (private areas) do not show. How is this possible?
What are the correct pronouns to use for a Drag Queen?
The other answers are all along the lines of “just ask them. They won’t mind and it’s the only way to know. But we can’t go through life asking everyone we meet what their pronouns are. It’s just not feasible. Plus, “people are ok with it” is crap. Asking someone their pronouns is almost certain to be taken as an insult outside of the LGBT community. Even inside it for a lot of cisgender people.Life is too short, so here’s some basic guidelines.A drag queen at a performance is “she.” She’s playing a role. Calling her anything else “breaks the fourth wall” so to speak. It interrupts the art in an attempt to drop reality on its head.A drag queen out of drag is “he.” Drag queens, so the most part, are men. They dress for entertainment. Calling them “she” out of character might or might not be taken as rude, but calling a man “she” almost always will.A drag queen that you just see on the street might be a drag queen. They also might be a transgender woman. They also might be a masculine woman wearing the makeup and clothes she likes, and you’re mistaking for a drag queen. In any case, “she” is safe.If you really and truly can’t tell, there are two options. One, you can ask. As mentioned, this can be awkward outside of the community. Second, you can avoid pronouns altogether. That’s the safest bet. Pronouns are a conversational convenience. They’re never necessary.With all of those options, you’re still going to be wrong sometimes. It’s unavoidable. If you are, apologize sincerely. Ask what they prefer. Use it from that moment forward.If that’s not good enough for them, excuse yourself and avoid them from there on out. Anyone who can’t accept an honest mistake and apology is someone you don’t want to associate with, trans or not.