“RuPaul’s Drag Race” has become a cultural sensation, with ratings growing throughout the years.
Drag queens and LGBTQ+ culture have not always been accepted by the mainstream (viaThe Conversation).
RuPaul has also helped bring many aspects of drag culture into the mainstream, not just the queens themselves.

Much of “RuPaul’s Drag Race” has been inspired by the performers showcased in the film.
The reading challenge shows the queens poking fun at one another with playful shade (viaMental Floss).
The idea isn’t to be offensive, but rather to make everyone laugh with shade directed at someone.

She continued, “Everyone knows the reading challenge is coming!
At the end of the day, it’s about humor and fun!