Unless you've been living under a rock you've probably seen or at least heard of Queer Eye on Netflix. If you're like me then you have heard about it non stop for months. As summer rolled around I found myself with more spare time in my hands so I decided to see what all the hype was about. I can say with confidence that this is the best show ever invented. It's like Fixer Upper and What not to Wear's beautiful love child. Needless to say this is peak Reality Television.
The premise being that the Fab 5 come to give a helpless soul a complete mind, body, and life makeover. Johnathan Van Ness, otherwise fondly referred to as “Gay Jesus", is there to snatch everyone's wig. Both literally and metaphorically.
1. It's ok to make fun of yourself
This scene was also really funny because he started driving in the wrong lane.
2. Confidence is key
3. Abbbreviating makes life so much easier
“ Bobby ‘struggs to func’ Camp” is just my spiritual identity.
4. Always do your research
Sulfates are truly awful for your hair, which I would have never known.
Anything that can clean a car should not be going anywhere near your delicate skin. Products lie.
5. Getting to the top is no easy feat
I played violin for 6 weeks, then I quit because I was put in the back row. I should’ve just pushed someone.
If you want to be first chair you’ve gotta do what you’ve gotta do. That’s show biz.
6. Identity should not only be owned, but celebrated.
There is no one else that is exactly like you.
If you can’t accept yourself then who will?
7. Being confident in a decision even when it’s a horrible mistake
Lice would be a tradgedy for him. The hair is his brand.
8. Shameless flirting never hurt anyone
The wittiness in him flirting with the firefighter after his spa day was just beautiful.
9. First he’s sour then he’s sweet
like a sour patch kid
10. Shameless displays of thirst are acceptable and warranted
a man can try
11. Self care is not selfish
You only get one first impression. It is not vain to take care of your body, and take pride in your appearance. You are always going to be with yourself, so you need to take care of yourself.
12. You are worthy and capable of whatever you set your mind to
Like Kelly Clarkson said “ what doesn’t kill you makes you stronger”. You can do this!
13. It is never too late to reinvent yourself
There are no limitations or expiration dates on self improvement. We are always learning and evolving into better people.
Johnathan Van Ness is an icon and should be treated as such.
