10 Things You Learn Watching RuPaul's Drag Race

1. If You Can't Love Yourself, Then How The Hell Are You Gonna Love Somebody Else?

In the end, RuPaul's Drag Race isn't truly about reuniting with family, and it's certainly not about winning a contest or a prize - it's about self-acceptance. Most queens have been through some measure of derision and abandonment in their lives, and trauma like that can lead to doubts about self-worth. Just because someone dresses up and performs in front of dozens, hundreds, thousands, or millions of people, it doesn't mean that they're completely comfortable with who they are. Each week, RuPaul does his best to give his girls the confidence they need not just to succeed in drag, but to become healthier, stronger people. As a surrogate mother to the contestants, he reaffirms their talent while pushing them to do their best. While occasionally there seems to be a butting of heads, RuPaul knows best - all queens emerge from the competition transformed, more in love with themselves. The same applies to all the viewers who are touched in the process. As several queens have proven while thanking RuPaul profusely, it's an emotional journey at its best - for all of us. What have you learned from RuPaul's Drag Race? What do you love about it? Let us know in the comments!