RuPaul & Lahoma Walk from Times Square to the East Village in 1986

[@truthisstrangerthanfiction]

had no idea Ru Paul was ever homeless. Very proud of him

[@nickelwindow53]

Yes a bio pic would be so epic of his life

[@truthisstrangerthanfiction]

@Smallie Tubin he said it on drag race.

[@LMmccallL57]

@Smallie Tubin RuPaul has said it himself on Drag Race and during interviews, that he was homeless.

[@amazingabby25]

Yes then Nelson took him,

[@EpicRSvids]

maybe he was just asking for money for fun

[@ayozed8907]

The lady who gave ru some coins is a true ally 😂😂

[@annother3350]

@yum me or just normal?!

[@TheHeretic435]

I love Michael Alig. pedophilia, murder ,and dismemberment a body is no big deal right?

[@xo523]

damselcausingdistress 81 he didn’t develop shit, he was just another club kid in the 80s.

[@TheIndependentLens]

The whole "ally" thing is current day REGRESSIVE LEFT stupidity. Since I'm a gay man I find the entire claim of that to be ridiculous and insulting, as if we are in some war. The whole categorize someone into some group that you view as beneath you and needing your priceless help is about as gross and insulting as you can get. Either you're my friend or you are not. How did democrats become so freaking hypocritical and lame?

[@droopsmoop]

@Independent cringe

[@SIyDoll]

These brave souls paved the way. Putting themselves at risk for abuse and even violence they've helped so many who came after.

[@vasilioskalantzis5286]

True :)

[@kikkitemple3804]

Theyre making art. Their view of the world is different to yours and mine Miss Vikki. Years of persecution kind of pushes people into a corner where all they can do is change their perspective from fear to "I don;t give two fucks what anyone thinks." At the end of the day if you hear when the woman at the end of the video decides to have a real decent chat with them, they open up. They were also probably HIGH as a kite, which alters reality. These people were just trying to make ends meet in a society that rejects them and leaves them in the shadows.

[@idgafaboutyou1234]

+Vikki Waiting ever heard of Andy Warhol and the factory?

[@kikkitemple3804]

Is that the best you can do? Just like you Im just a spiritual being trying to make the most of this journey we call being human. Glad to be a fucking freak living my truth than someone stuck on the sidelines like you.

[@kikkitemple3804]

True. But negativity can be detrimental to that experience.

[@Simsrockslol]

god i literally live for this vintage gay footage. i am so fascinated by the struggles and life style of old-school gays.

[@oppressednolonger1497]

these people in the footage shown here- desperately they need help, and also less drugs

[@lindsaybencick8267]

Oppressed Nolonger nah they’re doing alright, they’re incredibly successful now

[@user-tk4gr9zo7t]

Lindsay Bencick lol I’m pretty sure it’s a yin and yang thing.

[@flashingredd]

“Vintage”

[@BondBaby1111]

I liked them a lot more tbh. Growing up with my aunties, cousins, uncles... they carried a different energy about them than this generation. MY generation. They were strong, witty, caring, understanding and open minded. The new gen acts a lot like the ppl they claim to despise. Its Animal Farm in real time.

[@nicolescarlett2276]

Homeless and asking for money for a slice. Yet he seems so regal and holds his head up high. He was meant to be a star.

[@gname8252]

nobody was homeless. So because Ru asked someone for a quarter he automatically had nowhere to live? They were drag artists and like many artists they had no money. Get a clue

[@carlscroggs1278]

What does slice mean ??

[@lightnoir6914]

Thats what people in NY did thats what made new york new york it wasn't about being homeless

[@mswhite-ru7fp]

carl scroggs .. a slice a pizza

[@jcolterh]

Homeless with a mirror, make up, a wardrobe, etc.? Maybe poor, but certainly not homeless.

[@zyxwut321]

I like how RuPaul asks a lady for a quarter for a slice and she replies, "get a job". Little could she knew that RuPaul did more with her life than this lady could've ever done with hers.

[@oppressednolonger1497]

no hun, its just that over the years since this was filmed, the society began to grow so weak foundationally speaking; they began giving entertainment jobs to people who really need not be 'icons". It mirrors the breakdown of sane society and values

[@oppressednolonger1497]

besides, 'Rupaul' was hardly in need of money, considering how he was able to afford such a get-up, such a put together such an array of cosmetics and costuming

[@remotefaith]

I've read this numerous times now and I still don't understand what point you're making... can you explain?

[@stevieg6418]

You can't blame someone for judging someone at that moment in time - no one knows what happens in the future. Do you give money to all the homeless people you see?

[@hypehype666]

Oppressed Nolonger that get up was clearly made of trash and recycled materials... her "shoes" were shopping bags and her jacket was made of trash bags. grow up.

[@bluesugar58]

The woman @ 6:00 was so nice to spare Ru some change and have a positive interest in him.

[@sergeys885]

Back then people could talking freely and have real interaction with each others on the streets. Nowadays people can talk with others only on the internet.

[@bichitomax]

I think that's Michelle Visage.

[@toddd3429]

bluesugar58 i agree. People like her are our greatest supporters. I have a bff Meagan for 28 years loving me. Im 41 now.

[@weirdguy4948]

Sergey S lol, you’re pretty stupid aren’t you

[@DylanRomanov]

That is not Michelle lmao

[@AndyJoTV]

NYC in the 80s looks amazing, This is exactly how it is in my head when I imagine it. Dirty, gritty and real but with a certain unique twang to it that no other place has or had. No doubt it's just like any other major city now, now that we all worship the same brands just different temples, cities are becoming giant malls. No longer places filled with soul and personality, just giant trading floors in the game of life.

[@SIyDoll]

+Andrew Joseph It was dirty and also unsafe and frightening. But that's where the beauty came from. Can't have one without the other.

[@AndyJoTV]

+SlyDoll Precisely. This is partly the reason I wish I was in my teens/20's through the late 60s,70s and early 80's when life (especially gay life) was lot more dangerous and underground. The seediness of being Gay is almost gone unless you go looking for it. I purposely travelled to london just to go to a Gay BathHouse just to experience what would've been the norm only a generation before me.

[@SIyDoll]

Whilst I understand your fascination for that world, it isn't really something to mourn. So many of my friends were beaten, abused and humiliated back then just for being gay. Their lives were plain awful at times. Even police were no protection...quite the opposite. Hiding away in underground clubs or meeting in secret and speaking a secret language seems glam but it was terrible. Your generation has missed out on some of the more excising sub cultures I agree but you have the internet...that's your thing.

[@AndyJoTV]

I can't believe the changes there have been in one generation. It is crazy! Speaking of the internet I run a Gay Life and Advice blog www.OKImGay.com, I'd love to interview you about life back then? For example coming out in those days. If you'd be cool with that use the contact page on the website and I'll get right back to you.

[@SIyDoll]

There you go. You and your generation are changing things in your own way. I think that's amazing.

[@andressahoese7735]

These skinny girls were the 80’s instagramers. I love this old footage of NYC

[@LisaMarie-xp4ym]

How did everyone stay so slim??

[@maximilian6829]

Lisa Marie Drugs. No tea no shade but that queen in the blonde wig was definitely taking some drugs to look like that, maybe not intentionally

[@cmela-v]

@@LisaMarie-xp4ym ummm, if you dance day and night plus young metabolism

[@Kayray99]

@@maximilian6829 so much coke in this scene in the 80s

[@anntyler6902]

You have to walk/take the Metro in NYC to get anywhere. Practically nobody owns a car. An average New Yorker walks about 2-5 miles a day. I go to NYC once a year and most natives are fit.

[@yatseque]

It’s like their second childhood. Liberation, carelessness, being true to their real, true selves. You don’t allow any of the negativity of this world to touch you anymore. You simply deserve it. Something cis and straight people take for granted. It’s a rare gem.

[@HankSantosTV]

NY was a fucking warzone at this time. Being openly gay and running around the city in heels and feathers and thongs took some serious guts. I respect Ru and the others so much.

[@oppressednolonger1497]

war zone compared to post 2020?

[@oppressednolonger1497]

what makes that brave? Like he 👨🏽‍🦱👠 doesnt look like a bleeping looney tune. 🤡🤪 never mind you would not get it. On a more serious note its a psy-op mean to obfuscate the public into normalising this behaviour

[@mollyrose2896]

@@oppressednolonger1497are you hate watching?

[@baileysmith7543]

@@oppressednolonger1497what’s wrong with you?

[@TheRumourMill]

@@mollyrose2896oppressed has been living in this comment section for 6 years. 😂

[@dena81]

Begging for a quarter for a slice....now if he walks down the street people will be swarming him left and right begging HIM for not a quarter but his autograph!

[@ajom2184]

Rupaul's autograph is worth so many quarter's now. We cant even count that many quarters. Lol.

[@edgarbarajas3643]

ru asking for a quarter for a slice! Now he owns the fckng pizza place.... a few of them!

[@coreydahl5333]

"Ru" is annoying now. I never imagined that he was more annoying in the past. I'm not sure how I stumbled upon this video after watching Geraldo, but I am very sure that Ru Paul is trash. A loud, untalented, egotistical beggar is seen in this video. I guess nothing has changed.

[@kennethholland2006]

Corey Dahl you sound envious. Jealous of all that fame and megacoin?

[@aliir0n]

@@coreydahl5333 lmao are you okay

[@juliencastle2953]

@@coreydahl5333 If you hate it so much why do you click on videos related to him lmao? Maybe you're maso but it's up to you to get help then. Or you're just a hater and that's sad as well.

[@dapperduncecap]

@@coreydahl5333 Have you seen Rupaul speak in interviews? Literally the opposite of what you're saying. Soft spoken and articulate and humble. Yes, different but that's how he is where he is today. He had a dream and was trying to survive on his own to fulfil that dream because of little support. Maybe you should take a different perspective.

[@MitchellWiggs]

The long blonde haired girl in the short leather skirt gives me Carrie Bradshaw vibes 👢👢

[@robertbradford3461]

Mitchell Wiggs lahoma ( who is actually John Witherspoon in drag)

[@wclark3196]

But more attractive.

[@gallardohairstudio9934]

Yes .

[@brunosalada7790]

omg you’re totally right

[@JacobSnell1998]

That's Lahoma Van Zandt. At first I thought it was a drugged out Linda Simpson 😂

[@MsKandy2U]

WOW!!!!( in tears). I am a die- hard fan of Rupaul. But after seeing this video, I really love her more and look up to her. She is a real Grand Icon!!!!! She went from asking for quarters to not only riches but leaving a mark in history as the most successful Drag Artist that broke into show business. Rupaul is definitely a rags to riches storyteller.

[@leanture3685]

she is a fucking HE! He was born a man! so sop adressing him as a she!

[@deepfried4loko]

tomatoes tomahtoes she don't care.

[@jessieessex]

mage13011988 In NY you'll be slapped with a fine if you don't address people the way they wish to be addressed. You can call them what you want but you need to have a bank account to pay for it. If you don't pay the fine then you'll be served with a court appearance. If you don't show up then you'll have a bench warrant. Freedom of speech has to be paid for one way or another. Welcome to modern times.

[@jessieessex]

earthling PS Lahoma, I love you!

[@leanture3685]

lol :D I live in Europe baby and europe isnt as crazy as the us in terms of freedom of speech and how easy it is to sue people! USa is know for ridiculous lawsuits and peope dragging each other in front of judges for the msot ridiculous things! And by the way the things you said make no sense whatsoever lol hahahah I mean you also have the freedom to adress people the way you want! If I want to call rupaul a man, i can call him a man!! I m not hurting him physically so i can say what i want! its not like its a curse word! He is born a man, i see a man so i say hello sir! I msorry but thats how the world works! Ive never heared of that fine thing you were talking about Very hard to prove that someone calls you a man isntead of a woman i would imagine! How the hell do you prove it and even then you can always say that you were confused and didnt know how to adress that person and egt away with it But hey its the usa, the land where everyone an sue each other and ahtes each other and has no tolerance for each other! People on the street and online bully people all the time and its not illegal! As long as you dont threaten someone! People on the streets can call a woman for example hey honey or hey sexy or whore and its still legal! Thats your frredom of speech right there! lol Americans always crack me so hard!

[@yoongisillo]

i live for the sound of the cheap shoes hitting the ground

[@royery]

I love how everyone on the streets had those stereo boombox playing everywhere in the 80's.

[@Hallahanify]

Its called a ghetto blaster

[@danceswith7wolves]

Took like 8 D batteries

[@TheHolyMongolEmpire]

haha still can't believe people seriously did that walking around with giant radios on their shoulder

[@alexk1735]

Insert Redletter Media Meme Here back in those days it was ironically normal lol

[@mogleejungle4855]

yeahman madness and it seemed heavy the guy was carrying it

[@luzfigueroa1550]

Obviously you didn’t grow up in the 80’s and yes they did.

[@marijhayaa8268]

It’s called a boombox, my Uncle had one!!

[@deedee75able]

It was very normal; young men did it all the time.

[@xXMAPLEPROX]

I wonder what happened to the woman who gave rupaul the quarters for the pizza, like how does she feel knowing she gave one of the most famous drag queens in history help

[@ALB6969]

She probably doesn't care lol. Life goes on

[@mallerywallinger1096]

They must of had balls to do that.

[@MikeJ2023]

mal wallinger is there a pun intended in that?

[@mallerywallinger1096]

afraid so :)

[@GeekBoy03]

Well, duh, they are men

[@rodolfotsang4327]

Why

[@weirdguy4948]

Or a small brain

[@Heramitep]

I wish this video didn't stop!! I just wanted it to go on and on!!

[@Bradley7708]

I agree

[@stevied17]

Same!

[@riggaxmorris]

Watch the other videos!

[@idontcare59]

I just really depresses me knowing I didn’t get to experience NYC in the 80s, truly a magical time.

[@victorha9923]

It's cool that these drag queens are doing their thing during a more hostile time. What made me especially cherish this video was seeing midtown in the 80s, which only lives in my foggy kiddo memories lol

[@dolceblaq]

Ru Paul went from asking for a quarter for a slice, to having 70 million dollars. Life is wild.

[@josephtafur]

Working Hard and never giving up.

[@jlee7904]

I fall in love with Nelson more and more every time I watch a new video of his. He captured the Exotic, the different, the unique and beautiful. When others thought it was weird he saw the beauty in everything. He was so full of life. It's so amazing to see the footage that he took. Especially of RuPaul! That's so cool.

[@pagetaylor6694]

i miss dirty grity nyc, before it got all gentrified.

[@EmmAPestilenciA]

YES! Best days of my life were in dirty Tompkins square, sleeping on the park bench and bumming change outside that diner. Those things are fun when your 25.

[@SpaceOutlaw_]

lmfbo its still pretty dirty

[@oochiewally2783]

people were stupid back then they could have worked in a supermarket saved for 4 yrs while living at home and bought a brownstone...now people are complaining about gentrification boy that crack era really fucked peoples heads up and complaining today..they really don't know how lucky they were ..life don't stop for anyone

[@michaelfrazia4569]

miss it too...I lived there as a kid in the early 80s

[@queenchachki5446]

The blonde queen really looked like alaska

[@Checkerboardipod]

queen chachki it’s Michelle!

[@xsuns7508]

@@Checkerboardipod that was Michelle?????

[@SCREAMILLUSION]

@@xsuns7508 No. She's not a dragqueen LMAO?

[@xsuns7508]

Oops lol I found out that wasn't THE Michelle 🤦🏻 my bad

[@leoui5081]

Pure dose

[@sarahcaumont8257]

My aunt chilled in NYC during this time. This is when NY was dirty beautiful and wonderful. It's sanitized now.

[@bryancruz3689]

Sarah Caumont sanitized? it's the epicenter of rat infestations lol

[@winterlynn9012]

+Bryan Cruz I don't think the OP meant sanitized literally lol.

[@Kerrviii]

NOOOO it’s not baby!

[@forrestcain1837]

And way too expensive for people to move there.

[@flowerbit4137]

Ru really knew how to stand out

[@kepajoy]

NYC in the 80s was no joke. These are some brave queens right here.

[@slickwilly1601]

what was everybody on back then, its like they are all in this perpetual daze? I love it

[@lucpraslan]

Quaaludes.

[@GiveMeAnOKUsername]

Slick Willy Love this comment.

[@MissCracker]

That’s what I was thinking people acted and looked strange

[@angeluvsvid]

Its called hunger and being weak from exhaustion and not being able to get hired cause companies back then openly discriminated against Lgbt

[@weirdguy4948]

Dori B lol you’re pretty dumb aren’t you

[@ChrisG0107]

This is so depressing. What have we become today. This was really the time to live. I want to jump through the screen and be there.

[@Mylo12321]

C M0107 Me too! I want to be in their group walking down the sidewalks. It had to be so much fun. And I’m a woman !

[@weirdguy4948]

You don’t. Trust me .

[@jonnie2bad]

@@Mylo12321 me too and im a straight dude haha! good times!

[@oochiewally2783]

ha lemme tell gay or straight young or old you were getting bullied ..i was a kid in 80's my hood and everyone wanted to fight for no reason just to fight ..it was fucked up i was bullied at 10 yrs old in 86' by 17 18 yr olds those cocksucker had no heart ...30 yrs later they have not changed

[@THEARTURLIVE]

Take me please. I will give everything I have.

[@xtymps]

God bless Lahoma. Thank you, universe, for Lahoma's existence and Nelson's for filming her and everyone else... This is beyond amazing.

[@Wanderlustwaltz]

Word! 🤘🏾

[@knockitoffsusan8329]

She went from begging for a pizza slice to the queen of an empire

[@BattleAxe1345]

Really puts it all in perspective.

[@whataboutredlorry]

Why are they all so cool and gorgeous? This is incredible footage, honestly it should be preserved as it really captures a wonderful snapshot of New York City in the 80s, that movies can never quite present. The interesting characters, the glimpses of traffic and the stores... it's incredible really. I want to watch it all!

[@lindseya9576]

rip nelson thank you

[@winterlynn9012]

+Ian Mangham Yes Nelson passed away right before or around July 4th 1989. Thankfully he filmed all these great videos from 1980-1989 so we have a whole decade worth of his footage..but still wish he was still with us.

[@jus7183]

How did he pass away?

[@xaviernieto3972]

Surgtech 718 hart attack

[@lulolancy]

@@xaviernieto3972 They say it was a heart attack. The truth may be from AIDS.

[@fivebyfive88]

So it is him! He also has another video, him and a friend/partner getting McDonald’s and driving around

[@SusieSynth]

boombox on the shoulder. miss those days.

[@mainamwangi5374]

You ain't that old!

[@seanoliphant4260]

This is what making history looks like.

[@hamsolo8660]

the guy carrying the boombox is cute wtf

[@nettesuga]

This is amazing footage! I'd be in heaven to sit and watch all of Nelson 's footage! I should've been in New York during this time! Even though I was only like 8! LOL That time period just fascinates me!

[@JohnNicholasDLC]

this time period is actually better! only difference is that the music was better back then

[@mswhite-ru7fp]

I was jus being born lol June 1989 .. ya Gemini lol..

[@jboao]

Is no one talking about 2:21 when that guy almost hit one of the queens?

[@sunofthemourning333]

Right! At 3:00 he follows them with the guy in the white shirt. Then it cuts to the guy in the white shirt talking up close with the queen. DL men

[@ceciliarodalv1402]

@@sunofthemourning333 wow I didn't realized it, that was scary and dangerous :c

[@sunofthemourning333]

@@ceciliarodalv1402 it goes to show that the ones that go out their way to be hateful and judgemental towards gays are the main ones that are secretly gay themselves, they try so hard to suppress their feelings, it's tragic.

[@Greytick]

i feel like i just stepped into a time machine x__x

[@thedrunkenramblingsnorthea4201]

Ru spanging has given me ALL of the life I need lmao for years i've struggled with homelessness and addiction and used to beg in my small hometown and used to let the bad comments and put downs get to me. Just coming out the other side but to think that mother Ru did the same thing is just unbelievable. She really did work her way to where she is which is why she's so inspirational

[@msroxannablack]

RuPaul definitely doesn't need a "quarter for a slice" anymore :) It's amazing how far Ru has come

[@OoMASEoO]

I am from Colorado, never been to NY, the closest thing I've been exposed to is the musical RENT. This is exactly the way Hollywood depicts the NY come-up. Such amazing footage. "Can I get a quarter for a slice?" Iconic.

[@RibbonVintageGirl]

I have to be honest that these people are what I aspire to: fashionable and confident, no care of the world

[@byalfoster]

This people give me my rights. These people are my hero/heroines

[@phoebeelizabeth1059]

I love New York City in the 80’s it was so real back then

[@ryanxy30]

I love this! They're walking around being beautiful and having an amazing time not caring about anything or anyone else. So much fun to watch!

[@user-vf4pb9dt1r]

These Drag Queens were the first Vloggers and were so brave, I have much respect for them.

[@jdgbagedg]

YES BITCH THE REAL NEW YAWK, WHEN FOLKS DIDN'T GIVE A SHIT

[@nan_ryam3079]

the blonde low-key reminds me of laganja

[@cswain56]

hairymaclary121 or Alaska

[@AlexMunoz-wd9ny]

Max

[@suvette72]

Ru stood out the most...Love Ru Paul such a beautiful soul. love n respect

[@dv640]

Happy 37 years and 1 day from the time this was recorded!

[@jlee7904]

And for those of you who did not get to enjoy the 80s, having those big boom boxes on your shoulder and walking around was the best thing ever! Sorry you missed it LOL

[@jaecarter503]

What a time to be alive! God bless new York ❤️

[@boys_and_the_booze5104]

"Judy, be careful!" LOL

[@tony--james]

Watching this ( yet Again!!! ) on July 17th 2021 35 years have now passed !!! Lahoma is frikin hilarious in this, RIP Nelson Sullivan!

[@Davidis456]

Quarter for a slice... Love Love Ru Paul!!!❤

[@kareybarey]

I went to NYC for the first time in 2013. My friend said GIRL, YOU MISSED ALL THE GOOD STUFF!!!! I am afraid he was right.

[@honeyxbrii]

They have the confidence I wished I had

[@williamgomez7141]

I was born in 86 and it's so illuminating to visualize such movement in culture. Loved all the music throughout the video. #thanksru #thankyou

[@picklesthewise]

Those who throw shade on Ru nowadays have no idea where she came from. Patton Oswalt said something similar in one of his shows - Ru crawled across the barbed wire fence for equality, just for some later generations to come and step on her. Anyone who knows gay history knows what Rupaul did for us, and what she had to go through to do it. Respect to her and to Lahoma!

[@russellramsey8132]

These are beautiful snapshots of time and place that so many have only heard or read about

[@Dragonfly-0010]

Askin' for quarters and look at her now. SO much respect for you Mama Ru XXX

[@ammerlyhernandez1685]

Lahoma is something else lol !!! RuPaul is gorgeous!!! 80’s will rock forever and ever.

[@princeantdoll8347]

Who’s here in 2020 ? 🌈 💙

[@PraisegodThabiso]

2021 baby

[@Time2heal111]

Much love to you Nelson Thank you for sharing 🤩

[@NiaBrooks]

Quater for a slice ! From you two , sittin down . The bravery of all of them !!!!

[@Conceptualcreatures]

Faaaark, the style, the height, the ‘wow’, RuPaul is just glorious and drop dead stunning

[@naira7639]

So much fashion and creativity this video wow

[@velouria777]

This channel is a pure treasure

[@gnarlykoala]

This is so great to see! They represent freedom!

[@shanny4306]

Happy day without having to spend much( ice cream) and free fun . Thank you for sharing the fun 🤩

[@FleetwoodCat]

Wow! Rupaul asking for quarters for slices. If 1986 Ru only knew.😀

[@sadiathumani3453]

The camera work is amazing 🤩

[@hectorlopez1069]

Amazing to see it on KZbin

[@RibbonVintageGirl]

Not sure if RuPaul was covered in toilet papers, but whatever it was it looked *fierce!!*

[@filip6994]

Probably pieces of plastic bags?

[@barbiefrumhell]

This makes me so happy to watch it's always been my dream to live in the 80s and here we go thank you for posting this

[@LGAussie]

barbie.frum. hell You would have loved it! The energy was alive!! Now NYC is all robotic with ppl glued to their phones disconnected to what’s around them. It was so animated back then!

[@nicolemoan3095]

Rupaul always stood out to me even then because of her gracefulness and beautiful face !

[@rubymoon9321]

I love Nelson, wish I could of met him before he passed away, he died on my 17th birthday. Rip Nelson

[@mylifebydidi8077]

Such beautiful & careless spirits . I want to be their friend 💗

[@auntemmyd1604]

This was the day before my first birthday ❤ And ever since I was a very little girl I have been intrigued and obsessed with the club kids and all the people from this time and genre! I still love and follow them and try to find who I can to pay homage too! Thank you Nelson for all that you gave us❤

[@Gaish]

lahoma before vs. after 3 hours always cracks me up 😭😭 she's so adorable

[@champagnesupernova777]

I love these videos and could binge watch them for ages

[@rg-dr3uj]

it’s crazy how far rupaul has come

[@hectorlopez1069]

That dude was having a blast, listening to music on his big radio.

[@omennemo8844]

In my day I use to sell little flowers for a nickle so I could get a slice of pizza or a hot dog with onions. That was in the early 50's. Hear we are in the 80's hustling quarters for a slice. Oh sometings never die. Go ahead Ru.

[@user-nh7my6gg5b]

This is so fascinating.

[@tinabaker8151]

Fabulous gorgeous oh so many wonderful fantastic thank you so much for this thank you Nelson I love you 💋

[@just_cade]

Ru was always a star.

[@trudesoto7807]

Thank you for posting this! Love. Love.

[@zakkxx1]

Lahoma is the original Alaska LOL Lady appearing throughout the sixth minute should watch this video and know her broad mind should be praised! Yes gurl!

[@perseo5521]

They're all so fly and fearless; damn, the STYLE!

[@richbones8419]

3:30 Ahhhh! Thats fuckkn HAWT! Anna Ferris from House Bunny! 😂😂😂

[@AstoriaHeard]

Omg! The guy w the ghetto blaster is my eternal mood. 🏆🏆🏆

[@Desertvibes234]

The only way I want to live my life : shamelessly

[@nilvy1233]

I miss my youth. Like so many of these young souls tho some have passed away. Love these reminders of what simple times looked and felt like.

[@bartolomeestebanmurillo4459]

Lahoma still lives in NYC I read that he retired his stage name years ago.

[@LGAussie]

Rembrandt van Rijn Ohhhh, would love to know what he is up to these days. He was such a sweetheart. I wonder what Julie Jewels is up to as well?

[@ZnenTitan]

@@LGAussie Believe it or not Lahoma (John Witherspoon) is now a magazine editor.

[@BleuEye]

I love the Vogueing in front of a 🔥 truck and in the middle of Times Square. Classic!!!

[@pampoovey6722]

It's criminal that the views for this are not in the millions. Every drag child needs to at least nod their head this way.