MY HOUSE, MY HOUSE, MY HOUSE: House of Lux-shereé
The culture balls hosted by the LBGT community are no longer taboo or a secret. Acclaimed dancers and entertainers gather to showcase shade and realness. The history of the culture balls is one of perseverance, hard-work and runway slayage. The balls are one of the only opportunities for them to express themselves and be free. In a world of judgmental and homophobic bigots, many have lost their lives to ignorance. The ball is the one time realness is encouraged and not shunned.
Within the ball are houses. These are spokespersons, teammates or "family" members of a given group. Therefore, they have a mother, (sometimes father) and children of the house. Typically with the prefix "House of" proceeding their family name. For people in the LBGT community, if they were disowned by their biological family, then they can seek comfort in their newly formed family. What makes the culture so appealing it the high level of passion and acceptance.
It all started with the epic documentary Paris is Burning.
Thus far, I've stalked My House on Viceland. My House is a docu-series about different houses, who they are, what they do and their family members.
Today, I'm starting Pose from FX. The shade has been real since the pilot. Also, since it's centered around the 80s era, the music is jamming. Shoulder pads, erect collar lapels, sequin and blush for days.
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