Article 6X25S From Anita Dump to Paula Roid: how a Facebook group about drag names became my favourite place online

From Anita Dump to Paula Roid: how a Facebook group about drag names became my favourite place online

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Lucinda Price
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Every day, members dig deep into their sick and twisted minds to unearth linguistic miracles. It's both delightful and deranged

I remember exactly where I was when I found it. At uni. In a cavernous lecture hall. Slouched in a vaguely uncomfortable seat. Ping. A notification on Messenger. Lol at this," wrote my bestie from 14km away, accumulating student debt and little else. I clicked on the link.

In that moment, I happened upon the most significant social media community of all time. A Facebook group, titled simply but garnished appropriately: DRAG NAMES!!!!!!!!!!!!"

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