The Snatch Game. If these three words mean nothing to you, then you’re obviously not a fan of RuPaul’s Drag Race. One of last season’s best moments came when the contestants participated in a reimagined adaptation of the 1970s game show Match Game. Thankfully, the producers took notice (or ran out of ideas), and they brought the segment back for another round of awkward celebrity impressions.
Comedian Aisha Tyler and alien princess Amber Rose served as guest judges, while the queens mimicked notable personalities such as Mo’Nique, Joan Crawford, Amy Winehouse and many more! After carefully studying this episode, we ranked the remaining nine competitors based on overall performance, entertainment value and general likability. Spoiler alert! We didn’t agree with the judges’ final decision. Click through to find out why…
– Dewitt
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1. STACY LAYNE MATTHEWS (LW – 5, Winner): This was brilliant. Say what you will about Stacy Layne Matthews, but she really nailed Mo’Nique’s character from Precious. The body language, facial expressions and general look were essentially impeccable. And even though she caught some flack for rockin’ polyester pants on the runway, we thought she looked damn fierce in that gold lamé cape-thing.
2. RAJA (LW – 4, Top Three): In case you couldn’t tell (the wig is probably a dead giveaway), Raja decided to channel Tyra Banks for the Snatch Game challenge. This was particularly funny, since Raja’s previously been spotted as a makeup artist (aka Sutan) on America’s Next Top Model. You’d think the firsthand knowledge would have given her the upper hand… Not the case! She relied on the same two jokes about smizing and Naomi Campbell. Heck, at least it was funny the first few times?
Luckily, Raja delivered where it counts–the runway. She’s always able to pull a unique, creative and totally unexpected look out of her closet, and this week’s “National Geographic” get-up was certainly no exception. Walk, walk, fashion baby! Or insert some other really gay catchphrase right here.
3. MANILA LUZON (LW – 1): Oh, hey, did you hear that Imelda Marcos really likes shoes? If not, Manila Luzon will tell you approximately five-hundred times. Much like Raja’s performance, this character relied a bit too much on the same joke. However, our favorite gal made up for it (again) with her cartoonish expressions. Let’s just hope her entire comedy routine doesn’t rely on this Margaret Cho “I’m an Asian who makes fun of Asians” gimmick…
4. ALEXIS MATEO (LW – 9, Top Three): What a dush! To be entirely honest, we weren’t impressed by Alexis Mateo’s schtick. Pregnancy gags? Bopping back and forth? Lesbian insinuations? We didn’t even let out the smallest chuckle. The worst part is that we can’t even blame Alexis! She got the look down to a tee, but there’s not really anything funny about Alicia Keys.
5. YARA SOFIA (LW – 3, Bottom Three): Yara’s version of Amy Winehouse was a complete and utter hot mess. And that’s why it worked so damn well. While the judges weren’t too crazy about this impersonation, we thought she channeled an appropriate amount of craziness and incoherence. Plus, this was the first time we actually liked her final runway look. Yay for shiny stuff!
6. CARMEN CARRERA (LW – 6): Carmen doesn’t really do comedy, so it’s a good thing she does “pretty” so well. Otherwise, she wouldn’t have gotten away with this mediocre take on J. Lo. When will the judges see past her good looks and eliminate this bitch? Don’t hold your breath! Whether you like it or not, next week’s challenge incorporates Carmen’s specialty–being naked.
7. MARIAH (LW – 7, Sashay Away): Mariah deserved a good, hard slap on the wrist. She didn’t deserve to be eliminated. Look, hear us out! Even though we’ve never felt much of a connection with this chick, her Joan Crawford wasn’t that bad. We know what some of you are thinking–“But she totally fucked up the lip-synch!” Sure, we get it! That was a total disaster. However, that disaster could have been avoided if she hadn’t been voted into the bottom two. Where she definitely didn’t belong.
8. SHANGELA (LW – 2): Was Shangela imitating Tina Turner or Cheetara from Thundercats? It’s impossible to say! Moreover, how in the hell are you gonna throw your own catchphrase into a celebrity impression? Who does this hoe think she is? We’re all about the “Halleloo”, but she needs to learn restraint for situations like this.
9. DELTA WORK (LW -8, Chante, You Stay): This was the most exciting screen-cap of Delta Work. Not even kidding! If you’re going to take on a personality who’s so iconic in the drag community, we have three simple words of advice… You. Better. Work. This take on Cher was completely dead and lifeless, devoid of any humor. And then she has the audacity to tear down her fellow queens? Hell to the no! You gotta go, Ms. Delta Work.
This ep switched things up so much! I personally think that both the Cher and the Joan were HORRIBLE, and while some of the others might have been lackluster, these two were just lazy. They both should have left.
That being said, I LOVED Raja (once again). and if Stacy Lane Matthews keeps this up, it’ll be hers to lose. However, I think they’re fixating on Shangela like she’s the second coming of drag, and she’s good, but not THAT good. You can’t build up an “I need that phone call!” moment up like to have it fizzle out like that.
Seriously, Shangela needs to G O !!
I was surprised Carmen wasn’t showing stomach on the runway. I think she relies too much on body, so I’m not really looking forward to next week. Stacy Lane Matthews, however, was awesome! I can’t wait to see her bring it again. And Raja, although good, irritates me. She’s so arrogant and rude and I’m tired of her negative attitude.
I totally agree with you that Delta should have been sent packing. “I didn’t want to do the Cher that everyone knows”…um…hello…isn’t that what impersonation is about? That girl is full of excuses…among other things. Toss that gal on the next Delta flight out of town. While I do agree that Stacy rocked the Monique thing…girl has got to get past her own insecurities. I loved, loved, loved RuPaul’s summary for her “So you’re gonna rely on your shoes and purse to get you through?” I do think it was nice of whicheveroneitwas that snapped her panties for her to get back in line with telling her to LISTEN to RuPaul rather than get all bitchy.
I could not give a flying FUCK about RUPAUL or anyone ( or thing ) 2 do with that FREAK !!!
i was sure raja was doing Joan Van Ark.