Comments on: i’d like to propose: she’s toast

By: Susan

Susan — Mon, 01 Sep 2008 01:47:45 +0000

How lucky to be able to sing (after a fashion) both parts.

What’s frightening, for me, is that this is the second time in two days that I’ve heard, read or otherwise been exposed to reference to Paul Potts. I can only hope this doesn’t become a trend.

What about straight American women? Do we fear drag queens? For my part, I don’t fear them, I just get depressed by the fact that they always look more glamorous than I ever could, no matter how hard I tried. But in true female nature, I feel that way about tall gorgeous, glamorous, estrogen-filled, born-that-way women too.

By: judycadanna

judycadanna — Sun, 31 Aug 2008 21:12:52 +0000

Seriously?
Someone used a ‘he/she/it’ slur?
Jeez.

By: Esa-Pekka D'Innocente

Esa-Pekka D'Innocente — Sun, 31 Aug 2008 09:37:10 +0000

The wrong fach, yes, but as long as Denyce Graves gets hired anywhere on this planet I see absolutely nothing wrong with this clip.

By: Diva2themax

Diva2themax — Fri, 29 Aug 2008 22:18:58 +0000

If I remember correctly Shequida studied at Julliard before becoming a drag queen. I wish she would’ve just sang using her real voice.

By: manou

manou — Fri, 29 Aug 2008 11:49:32 +0000

Opera Chic is a drag queen?? Really???
Opera Chic is a drug queen?? Really???

By: soriano

soriano — Fri, 29 Aug 2008 11:13:26 +0000

Opera Chic is classy?? Really???

By: Baritenor

Baritenor — Fri, 29 Aug 2008 02:24:40 +0000

Now that I would pay to see…

By: La Cieca

La Cieca — Fri, 29 Aug 2008 02:18:58 +0000

Gualtier: or else doing an impression of Jessye Norman singing the theme from Star Trek…

By: Gualtier MaldÃ¨

Gualtier MaldÃ¨ — Fri, 29 Aug 2008 01:24:59 +0000

I have heard Shequida live many times and believe you me this is not her best vocal moment. (Real name: Gary Hall). Frankly, Gary isn’t sounding good here – the choice of material is unfortunate and the tempo and key are doing nothing for the voice. I have heard Shequida do lieder by Joseph Marx and bat it out of the park without a mike. This just sounds phony and the whole concept of singing a duet with himself in his natural and falsetto voice isn’t working. Something is missing in the presentation and Shequida knows it isn’t working.

Shequida does best when he/she presents the song straightforwardly surprising the audience with a beautiful serious performance.

By: mrs. miller

mrs. miller — Fri, 29 Aug 2008 00:44:06 +0000

I could have done this if they had called me.

By: Harold

Harold — Fri, 29 Aug 2008 00:26:10 +0000

Opera Chic is a drag queen?? Really???

By: Joe Conda

Joe Conda — Thu, 28 Aug 2008 23:41:47 +0000

x-nay on the above #ine-nay. I’m wrong on all counts.

By: Joe Conda

Joe Conda — Thu, 28 Aug 2008 23:06:36 +0000

Is it a blessing there is no sound when I play it? I believe he/she/it did a Brittany imitation in the next round of America’s Got Talent (and God am I ashamed that I know this…).

By: Constantine A. Papas

Constantine A. Papas — Thu, 28 Aug 2008 22:14:09 +0000

As a straight guy, I have no problem with drug queens as long as they’re consistent with their vocal range. As matter of fact, some drag queen are classy even if they don’t sing: opera chic anyone?

By: Trimalchio

Trimalchio — Thu, 28 Aug 2008 21:32:55 +0000

I got the tune, but what were the words? What language even?

By: tannengrin

tannengrin — Thu, 28 Aug 2008 20:17:37 +0000

Cieca, darling. Go easy on the tanning & bronzers! It’s all about the ‘natural’ look this season!

By: Buster

Buster — Thu, 28 Aug 2008 19:39:58 +0000

And here are the results of the Dutch jury: United States: twelve points – Etats unies douze points!

By: Omniscient Muscleboy

Omniscient Muscleboy — Thu, 28 Aug 2008 19:04:13 +0000

The big guy in the wings is a self-taught, self-styled “opera singer” who makes Paul Potts seem like Gigli in comparison.

And who is Paul Potts? Count your blessings if you don’t know, but check out http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=NLF9iEXnBRo if you must.

By: chaka

chaka — Thu, 28 Aug 2008 17:48:39 +0000

Who was the big guy in the wings?

Drag queens still scare straight Americans despite RuPaul’s work.

By: NYCOQ

NYCOQ — Thu, 28 Aug 2008 17:29:45 +0000

I love love love Shequida. Now did she really think they were gonna go for her on that show? But my GOD she looks FABULOUS!!!

By: High C's @ 4:20

High C's @ 4:20 — Thu, 28 Aug 2008 16:48:41 +0000

WHATS THE PROBLEM???

She looks and sounds better than you know who… maybe she just dont smell good? (In due time).