One Hot Crock-Pot of a Mess

Oh my goodness. Friday night I went out to celebrate my thesis milestone and let's just say I failed to get out of bed until about 2:30 p.m. Saturday. I have never, I repeat, never done that in my life and I certainly do not plan to make a habit of it. Oh well, it happened. However, my tom foolery lead to an excellent discovery as I lounged on the couch Saturday afternoon. Let me introduce you to my newest guilty pleasure . . . TLC's King of the Crown. The show features the adventures of Cyrus Frakes, a renowned beauty pageant coach, his team of employees, and his studio, Gowns and Crowns . . . all based right here in good ol' Columbia, South Carolina.

King of the Crown, Cyrus Frakes

Now, let me be clear: I have never participated in a beauty pageant, nor am I a beauty pageant enthusiast. Even TLC's other pageant show, Toddlers and Tiaras, seems ridiculous and slightly creepy. But this, this mishmash of southerness, talented gay men at their best, sparkly things, and dialogue so funny you think you might pee your pants, this thing known as King of the Crown is better than Tim Gunn making it work in the sewing room. Love it!

My favorite character, hands down, is Shane Arrington, Cyrus' Personal Assistant. The words that roll out of this man's mouth, smooth as butter melting on a hot biscuit, are so matter-of-fact, honest, and hilarious that I can't wait for clips that include him. My favorite Shane quote, thusfar, was his reaction to a "glitz" pageant, which he referred to as "one hot Crock-Pot of a mess." I'll take that with a side of sweet potatoes, thank you very much!

Witty and Fabulous, Shane Arrington

Not only is Shane hilarious, some quick research reveled he is also a smarty with a big ol' heart! He holds an undergraduate degree in biology, as well as a graduate degree in nuclear medicine, both of which lead to extensive travels across the country working in hospitals and clinics. Definitely crown-worthy!