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SAN FRANCISCO, CA – Check it dudes and surfettes, get stoked for the 14th
Annual coolaphonic, awesome sweet Drag King Contest, the World's Biggest and
Longest Running notorious, kahuna of shows! Bros, Brahs, Dick Draggers,
Bubbas, Hotdoggers, Murffs, Beach Bunnies, Gidgets, Chubby Checkers,
Dudettes, and Wooly Woofters, this event is hella rad; major legends and
newbies compete for bodacious prizes. Get wet -- Stellar Special Guests and
nectar too! Safari down to the
DNA Lounge with some ka-ching and quantum
threads -- Dawgs, it's a benefit for
PAWS!
"The San Francisco Drag King Contest is a mash up of the Miss America
Pageant, American Idol, Halloween, and a Monster Truck Show -- We have it
all -- every year the show gets bigger and better!" states impresario
Fudgie Frottage.
"I am so excited to be involved with Fudgie and SFDK14! I've been a huge
Drag King whore for years - in fact I MC'd the very first SFDK with Joan
Jett-Black 14 years ago. Every year some of the Kings are so hot I come
untucked. I can't wait to see which hunky butch studs come out this year!"
says
Sister Roma.
"It’s a huge event,” says judge,
Simone DeLaGetto.
"Everyone dresses up
in their finest. It's a celebration of 'being,' not just expressing yourself
as a gender — a celebration of self, of being able to go out and have a good
time. And, at the same time, there’s a part that’s just over-the-top
cheesiness. But the energy is so high."
Considered "One of the most boisterous parties of the year," by the
San Francisco Chronicle ,San Francisco Chronicle,
it’s also "Sexy, campy, dragalicious, professionally
executed and full of talent," espouses the
San Francisco Bay Times ,
and "Impressive, varied, and wild," advocates
The Onion
The San Francisco Bay Guardian
affirms: "Prepare to be amazed by the variety, astounded by
the veracity, and properly impressed by the figurative and literal balls on
display."
Studly Virtuoso,
Fudgie Frottage,
"The Man with The Biggest Balls in Show
Business," and "The World's Most Photographed Nun"
Sister Roma,
of The Tim and Roma Show and Hot House Video Emcee the Event.
The star-studded event will showcase
Papa Don Preach,
reigning 2008 Solo
King for his killer singing voice,
Fella-Fem,
2008 troupe winners for
their sexy campy choreography,
The Crickette Bardot Dancers,
Beautiful
Bellydancing Bollywood Faux Queens, and special guests,
Arty Fishal,
SF Drag King 1998 Titleholder,
Dee Dee Luxe,
The Indra,
The Momma's Boyz and
The East Bay King's Club.
In addition, Psychobilly Punk Band,
Thee Merry Widows,
will also perform, and
- as always - the gender bending contestants will be the center of
attention.
Contestants are judged on talent, creativity, studliness, sex appeal,
originality, humor, make-up/facial hair and fashion by the illustrious panel
of nationally known celebrity judges, including Drag King Titleholders,
Rusty Hips and
Jay Walker,
Simone DeLaGetto of Harlem Shake Burlesque,
and
Anna Conda, of Charlie Horse, and Herra-Chick, former Miss
Trannyshack and activist.
DJ's
Juanita More! and
D.I.E. Rock the House.
This year a
Virile VIP Lounge, sponsored by Bulleit Bourbon, will be bangin upstairs complete with go-go dancers
Seimen Marcus aka Princess Pandora and other hotties from the Lusty Lady.
DRESS CODE: DRAG: King, Queen, Faux, Fetish, Formal, High Femme, Surfer and
Surfette, and/or Festive.
CONTESTANTS WANTED: Please email
dr.fudgie@gmail.com before
August 1st.
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