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Amanda Green (aka Hugh Jindapants) helped co-found the I.C. Kings of Iowa City 10 years ago. Here, their decade of performing as Jindapants — a crass, showy, sneering display of toxic masculinity — is captured along with several highlight group shots of the I.C. Kings. Enjoy this stroll through the memories — then check out Green’s tribute to the groundbreaking drag king troupe, where they reminisced, shared some joy and pain, and encouraged fellow drag performers to use their voice to support social justice in the way their character and other I.C. Kings have for years. — The Editor

• ENSEMBLE SHOTS •

The I.C. Kings during their trip to Canada for World Pride (photo courtesy Sara Tate)
An earlier version of the “official” I.C. Kings. Clockwise from top left: Hugh Jindapants, Boi Jorge, Joey D, Matt Adore, Abel Justice, Varla, Franky D. Lover, and Wiley Guyote. (courtesy I.C. Kings)
A later version of the “official” I.C. Kings:” clockwise from top left: Matt Adore, Tommi Boi, Joey D, Chey Boi, Abel Justice, Varla, Franky D. Lover, and Wiley Guyote. Not pictured: Toby Tongzhi
“What Does the Fox Say” skit at Studio 13.
“Stranger Things” show art by Sara Tate
Photo courtesy I.C. Kings
A pic of the I.C. Kings raising money for the Trevor Project (courtesy I.C. Kings)
Photo by Danforth Johnson
Hugh Jindapants performs along with castmates Cinnamon King (left) and Varla (right). (photo by Tomeka Magnani)

• DUO SHOTS •

Hugh Jindapants (left) and Matt Adore
Julius Fever and Cowboy Hugh (photo by I.C. Kings)
Photo by the I.C. Kings
Hugh Jindapants and Julius Fever Bee (photo by Sara Tate)

• SOLO SHOTS •

Hugh in character. Photo by Audra M. King
Another Hugh character. Photo by Tomeka Magnani
Hugh clowning while getting dressed backstage. Photo by Tonya Kehoe
Hugh Jindapants rehearsing backstage. Photo by Chelsea Green
Amanda Green as Hugh Jindapants takes a moment to smile with a group of kids during one of many Iowa City Pride Fests graced by the Kings. (courtesy I.C. Kings)

• FAMILY SHOTS •

Amanda Green (left) performs as Hugh Jindapants with wife Chelsea Green (right). Photo courtesy I.C. Kings
“Baby Drag” by Amanda Green, featuring two of their three children with Chelsea Green
Green shares a fun pose with son Knox (photo by Chelsea Green).

Click below to read Amanda Green’s June 29 column looking back at the I.C. Kings, this year’s Pride season, Hugh Jindapants’ career, and the sensation of attacking toxic masculinity by portraying it satirically.

(cover photo by Audra M. King)