18 'Drag Race' Memes for Anyone Recovering from THAT Elimination

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By Taylor HendersonFebruary 04 2019 / 8:29 PM
Taylor Henderson
Taylor Henderson is a PRIDE.com contributor. This proud Texas Bama studied Media Production/Studies and Sociology at The University of Texas at Austin, where he developed his passions for pop culture, writing, and videography. He's absolutely obsessed with Beyoncé, mangoes, and cheesy YA novels that allow him to vicariously experience the teen years he spent in the closet. He's also writing one! 
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RuPaul's Drag Race fans still haven't fully recovered from Friday's elimination of frontrunner Manila Luzon by All Stars 4 underdog Naomi Smalls. Since Luzon was bulldozing the competition with three wins and has no hope of returning to the show, Smalls shocking choice was the only way she had a chance of snatching the crown.
Nevertheless, it's safe to say Gay Twitter is shook:
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After the initial shock passed, the memes quickly began going viral:
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At least Latrice Royale has broken that returning queen's curse...

        
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