In the debut of TED’s new “On the Spot” rapid-fire Q&A format, Emmy-winning television superstar and drag icon RuPaul Charles answers questions about bravery, brilliance and more — all with his signature wit and wisdom. Get a glimpse inside RuPaul’s head and hear his thoughts on the power of drag, the best way to slay, the most important personality trait — and the best advice he’s ever been given. (Featuring an equally rapid-fire Q&A with TED’s Helen Walters.)
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@Little_Zippy
July 22, 2024 at 10:56 am
I am the first viewer 🖐️🖐️🖐️😄
@TuxedoMaskMusic
July 22, 2024 at 11:00 am
I am the first unsubscriber today!
(I suspect you will get a few GG TED GG)
@red..riding..hood..
July 22, 2024 at 11:13 am
Snowflake
@Wonderless_1
July 22, 2024 at 11:27 am
What a sad life you must lead! 💃
@mohamed-gf2ki
July 22, 2024 at 11:03 am
can i find someone who can vige me advice on learning english?😢
@red..riding..hood..
July 22, 2024 at 11:15 am
Keep going, listen to music, watch movies in English and try and read books :)) you’ll get there you’ve got this ❤️
@AlterEgoPerspectivewBronxGirl
July 22, 2024 at 11:05 am
I love Ru Paul 😊
@mattstone8878
July 22, 2024 at 11:30 am
PooPaul
@angeldonnelly4433
July 22, 2024 at 11:11 am
Just when I thought I could not love Ru Paul anymore, this magic happened. Some of the best minutes of my life. Thank you!❤️🔥❤️🔥❤️🔥❤️🔥❤️🔥❤️🔥❤️🔥❤️🔥❤️🔥❤️🔥
@Winterhotsprings
July 22, 2024 at 11:22 am
Eww!
@mattstone8878
July 22, 2024 at 11:30 am
Is this a man or a woman? What are we going with in 2024? I am so confused 😕
@Sareaesque
July 22, 2024 at 12:15 pm
it’s not that hard, why are you so pressed about it?
@mattstone8878
July 22, 2024 at 12:41 pm
@Sareaesque It is hard to tell because this person switches from one gender to the other. This type of behavior isn’t acceptable in society. At least in my opinion.
@Sareaesque
July 22, 2024 at 12:46 pm
@mattstone8878 it is perfectly acceptable, they are a man who has a consistent character they perform as, the character just happen to be a woman. He is still a man. It’s no different to any other performance.
@mattstone8878
July 22, 2024 at 12:55 pm
@@Sareaesque He is a man performing as a woman. Thanks for the education!
@Sareaesque
July 22, 2024 at 12:58 pm
@mattstone8878 yes, that’s what Drag is
@thetruenolan6655
July 22, 2024 at 11:30 am
8:17 “I learned everything I know from television!!”
And it shows.
@Alexlittle9
July 22, 2024 at 11:30 am
Cheers my fellow Scorpio. Goodbye❤
@amandarichards9091
July 22, 2024 at 11:30 am
love this! ru paul u are the best!!
@user-dt5nj3uk2s
July 22, 2024 at 12:02 pm
Ru is hilarious 😂 love them! ❤️
@Maxipadtriplesix
July 22, 2024 at 6:09 pm
It’s so funny when they uses their fracking company to cause earthquakes and contaminate drinking water! LOL!!!
@LocustaVampa
July 22, 2024 at 12:12 pm
What a hack! 10+ seasons? Good grief
@luciusquinctiuscincinnatus505
July 22, 2024 at 1:00 pm
Capitalism is repulsive
@HouseTataryn
July 22, 2024 at 2:12 pm
Thank you!!!
@47redtop
July 22, 2024 at 2:36 pm
Love you lots sending you flowers 🎉and sunshine 🌞 ❤
@lizdensmore1691
July 22, 2024 at 2:42 pm
Ru!!!! ❤
@josephpetrino1741
July 22, 2024 at 3:00 pm
Brappppppppppppppppp!! (bladder like noise)
@groznyentertainment
July 22, 2024 at 3:56 pm
Alien?
@breaktheimage3
July 22, 2024 at 4:54 pm
Ted talk dragrace challenge.
@virgobeautygg
July 22, 2024 at 5:20 pm
Love it, great insight. ❤
@nope7560
July 22, 2024 at 6:08 pm
When I was a kid, I had no heroes. I had no mentors or guides or people I really looked up to. Then I saw you, and that changed. I’ve admired you ever since because you seem to be so unapologetically and authentically yourself. That really hit hard for me as an overweight immigrant kid growing up in LA in the 90’s. ❤
@lycan8252
July 22, 2024 at 6:53 pm
Frack! This is a good talk!
@kayliemcintosh7841
July 22, 2024 at 7:45 pm
I love this man with my soul. His autobiography was WONDERFUL!!! One of the best I’ve listened to yet.
@cs_dev-zd8gd
July 22, 2024 at 10:42 pm
It’s good to hear from you. I’m listening you for a first time. Don’t take life too serious. That’s made a great impact. Thank you!!
@archieeboyy
July 23, 2024 at 7:42 am
Rupaul is such an inspiration to me!! (To most of the gay/drag community, actually)
This thing of “don’t take life seriously” really can change your life 🙂
@Leehwomin
July 23, 2024 at 9:57 am
Amazing
@nthnrbls
July 23, 2024 at 12:12 pm
Loved this format TED, and with RuPaul? Amazing!! 🫶🏻
@feloniousbutterfly
July 23, 2024 at 8:07 pm
Divest from frakking!!!
@dukejaywalker5858
July 24, 2024 at 12:09 am
A real American Hero!
@user-wk8vl9hg4t
July 24, 2024 at 3:49 am
Wtf is this talk😭😭😭
@Fvpigpen26
July 24, 2024 at 6:36 pm
Everyone needs a role model. As a gay guy who is comfortable with life, this isn’t for me.
@heuristiclearning
July 25, 2024 at 9:47 am
Wise words throughout ❤