If there were drag race viewer championships, I'd win gold. I have watched every episode of every season of the US Drag Race more than three times. So you could say that I'm extremely down with the isms, lingo and am completely full to the brim with references. I sometimes feel that I have to go out of my way not to use a drag race reference in my sentences.
RuPaul's Drag Race US and UK have both been over for a little while now, thankfully though, All Star's 6 is streaming weekly on Netflix to give me my weekly queen fix.
We are 4 episodes in, so the infamous Snatch Game is looming. For those of you that don't know, Snatch Game is a parody of the American fill-in-the-blanks style game show 'Match Game', only the drag version see's contestants put on their best celebrity impressions.
As an out and proud Drag Race superfan, here are my top five all-time favourite snatch-game performances:
5. Trinity the Tuck (All Stars Season 4) - Caitlyn Jenner
Iconic quote: "Malibu, baby!"
It was the season on All Stars that first gave us the twist on a classic titled 'The Snatch Game of Love', the same concept but with a blind date element to it, that gave us this world class impression. Trinity portrayed the trans icon, Caitlyn Jenner, dressed in a white suit with her signature brunette locks. Trinity emulated Jenner's persona down to the very finest of details. The mocking, extravagant, and quick-witted responses had everyone including RuPaul in stitches. However, Trinity was on the very cusp of offensive and even slipped over the threshold a few times, portraying Jenner in a rather overly- masculine way which sparked controversy from viewers post-show. But nevertheless, this performance was seamless and hilarious.
4. Bimini Bon Boulash (Drag Race UK Season 2) - Katie Price
Iconic quote: "The nipples are the eyes of the face"
This performance is still as fresh as anything. It was first on our screens only a few months ago on season 2 of Drag Race UK. It was so effortless, from the constant stiff pout and accent to the overall mannerisms and hilarious statements that came out of her mouth.
Bimini's performance was Bafta approved, and even more importantly... KATIE PRICE approved. The Pricey posted a reaction video to her social media where she revealed she was totally impressed with the impression: "I think that was fantastic. And [Bimini] is right, I can take the piss out of myself and I do. But I think [they have] done a good job. I’d love to go on that show."
3. Chad Michaels (Rupaul's Drag Race Season 4)- Cher
Iconic quote: "Who books me on these chicken shit gigs!"
This one may seem like a cop-out, because Chad Michaels basically is Cher, but they need to be comended for their amazing work. The Cher-ism's are spot on. There was not a single missed moment in the entire performance. And they even famously had a wig change mid- way through, promting the same physical gag to be copied in future seasons.
2. The Vivienne (Drag Race UK Season 1) - Donald Trump
Iconic Quote: "I've grabbed Michelle's p**sy several times..."
It's been widely hailed as the 'best Trump impression ever', and it's no surprise why. From the tango-tinted skin and the wild blonde mop to THE most perfect DT voice ever heard. The Vivienne actually sounded exactly like him, if not more like him. Oh and we can't forget the signature double-hand gestures and overall teethiness. A sight for sore eyes in the nicest way possible...
1. Alaska (All Stars 2) - Mae West
Iconic quote: "Why don't you come over and f**k me in the ass sometime?"
Alaska is quite possibly one of the most unfiltered and outrageous queens there is, so even before this one began you knew you were in for a treat. There's just no knowing what Alaska is going to say, but it's always off the cuff and downright hilarious. I mean the most famous quote from this sketch is "Why don't you come over and f**k me in the ass sometime?" - the one-liner that pretty much defines this Drag Race challenge. From the jokes and embodiment of the actress and sex symbol Mae West right down to the most stunning monochrome old Hollywood that has ever been seen on a Snatch Game, the whole thing was just perfect. It's making me excited for what's to come on the next All Stars Snatch Game installment because they would have to be exceptional to beat this one.
