AI Fuels Fictional Drag Race Spoof Seasons
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AI-generated accounts on Instagram and TikTok are creating spoof seasons of RuPaul's Drag Race featuring fictional characters like Miss Piggy, Pennywise, and Shaggy competing against AI-generated drag queens.
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Creators use tools like Craiyon and Copilot to generate images of characters in drag costumes and makeup, posing them in scenes resembling the show.
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It's unclear if these AI drag competitions violate copyright law by using existing IP without permission, but creators argue it's parody or fair use.
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The formulaic nature of Drag Race makes it easy for AI to blend real drag references and tropes into fresh mashups fans emotionally invest in.
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The accounts' popularity shows mainstream potential, with a Drag Race contestant already wearing an AI-generated look and queens asking creators to design outfits.