Watch: RuPaul schools Stephen Colbert on drag lingo

the talk show host gets a lesson in ‘tea,’ ‘squirrel friends’

Published

8 years ago

January 25, 2018

(Screenshot via YouTube.)

RuPaul appeared on “The Late Show with Stephen Colbert” to promote the upcoming season of “RuPaul’s Drag Race All Stars” and to give Colbert a lesson in drag vocabulary.

“You said, and I love this, you said, ‘We’re all naked; the rest is drag,’ ” Colbert says. “What does that mean? Am I in drag right now?”

“Oh, yes, you are, honey,” RuPaul replies. “This drag is called executive realness.”

Ru went on to explain the definitions behind the terms “tee,” “okurrr” and “squirrel friends.”

After learning what a squirrel friend is RuPaul asks Colbert if he is a squirrel friend.

Watch Colbert’s answer below.

“RuPaul’s Drag Race All Stars” premieres on Thursday at 8 p.m. on VH1.

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‘Heated Rivalry’ stars to participate in Olympic torch relay

Games to take place next month in Italy

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15 hours ago

January 23, 2026

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“Heated Rivalry” stars Hudson Williams and Connor Storrie will participate in the Olympic torch relay ahead of the 2026 Winter Olympics that will take place next month in Italy.

HBO Max, which distributes “Heated Rivalry” in the U.S., made the announcement on Thursday in a press release.

The games will take place in Milan and Cortina from Feb. 6-22. The HBO Max announcement did not specifically say when Williams and Storrie will participate in the torch relay.

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Entertainers TrevHER and Grey host event with live performance

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16 hours ago

January 23, 2026

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Spark Social Events will host “Ru Paul’s Drag Race S18 Watch Party Hosted by Local Drag Queens” on Friday, Jan. 23 at 8 p.m.

Drag entertainers TrevHER and Grey will provide commentary and make live predictions on who’s staying and who’s going home. Stick around after the show for a live drag performance. The watch party will take place on a heated outdoor patio and cozy indoor space.

This event is free and more details are available on Eventbrite.

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‘Queer Eye’ watch party set for Friday

DC Center to host event

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16 hours ago

January 23, 2026

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Members of the cast of 'Queer Eye' speak at an event at Crush Dance Bar in August. (Blade photo by Michael Key)

The DC Center is hosting a watch party for an episode of the 10th and final season of “Queer Eye,” which was filmed in D.C. The screening will be held on Friday, Jan. 23 from 5:30-7:30 p.m. at the Center.

The screening will last 45-55 minutes, with community time both before and after the episode. Drinks and snacks will be provided and organizers promise a “surprise or two.” For information on tickets, visit the DC Center’s website.