Snatched

So, if you don't know what the Snatch Game is, here's a primer: in Drag Race, one of the challenges the contestants have to go through is called Snatch Game, a challenge modeled after TV game shows of yesteryear in which famous people vied for prizes and a chance to crack the public up with their wit and their antics. It's all that, but make it Drag. Also, remember that in the past, many Drag performers were experts impersonating fabulous and talented female stars (Cher, Liza, Barbara, etc) this challenge honors a tradition in Drag history and at the same time, adds a layer to the talent the winner of the contest should have. Not to mention that it is usually one of those challenges that separates good Drag artists from great Drag artists.

I think it's a fantastic opportunity to see what 'else' a Drag Queen can do. I know they can lip-sync, I know they can beat their faces for the gawds and I know they can come up with great costumes made out of saran wrap and three rhinestones. But can they make me laugh? Are they witty? Do they know their cultural referents? And I think Drag Race (very sly, Ru, very sly) knows that and goes at it with gusto. And I'm here for it.

This time, we had TWO Snatch Games, given that the contestants are all seasoned performers (some of them had indeed won the Snatch Game in their respective seasons!) and boy, was it fantastic. You see, this season of Drag Race All Stars is All Winners. All the queens vying for a cool $200,00 prize have won their seasons (both regular and All Stars) and the fight was to the death. I love them all (I'm a Drag Race fan through and through) but I do have my favorites. And during this Snatch Game, they confirmed why is it that I like them so much.

In this challenge, especifically, three of my fav queens killed it: @JinkxMonsoon, @Raja and @Trinity were outstanding, IMHO. I was laughing so hard I spilled my soda, choked on my popcorn and scared the dogs (I'm no Drag expert, like Maddie, but I know when I've been entertained). I am going to post here the video of their Snatch Game and I'd love to hear (read, duh) what you think. As an unbiased spectator, who do you think did it better, Constant Reader? Did you get the references? Were they good? Did you laugh?

Lemme know. Next time, maybe we can sit together and watch. I'll bring the finger food and the booze.

XOXO