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00:00How you doing? How you doing? It's nice to see you again.
00:03In my mind, we're both winners. In my mind. Oh, yeah.
00:06Welcome to Ms. Mojo.
00:08And today we're looking at celebrities
00:10who have been portrayed by multiple queens during the Snatch Game.
00:13Yes, I know it's a men's prison. I was there a year before they found out.
00:19Liberace.
00:20Oh, you know, I feel like in Vegas I should do a correct entrance.
00:24Thank you. Thank you so much for having me.
00:27Being featured across seasons is one thing,
00:30but being interpreted twice in a single episode is another feat entirely.
00:34Liberace is a renowned performer, known for his flamboyant style and lavish lifestyle.
00:40On the ninth season of All Stars, Nina West and Chanel made drag race
00:43herstory by both portraying him in different rounds of Snatch Game of Love.
00:47I've had a cockatoo myself.
00:51And like my bird, I too will swallow.
00:54Chanel mastered the physical transformation, becoming the spitting image of the star.
00:59However, Nina stole the show by leaning into his eccentric disposition,
01:03with plenty of tongue-in-cheek one-liners that made Rue crack up throughout the whole round.
01:08Your future is bachelors.
01:12Do you mean snatch-less?
01:14I hope so.
01:17Both depictions were fantastic for their own reasons, but in the end,
01:21Nina's comedic caricature ended up edging out her competition's character illusion.
01:30Looks like, uh, we can start the love fest tonight.
01:35Do you know why the caged bird sings?
01:37I've always wanted to know, why does the caged bird sing?
01:40Because Mariah Carey lost the key.
01:44Ooh, the shade coming from this Maya Angelou this evening.
01:48When thinking of funny options for the challenge,
01:51your mind may not immediately go to writers.
01:54Maya Angelou in particular is known for her serious work,
01:57making her an unexpected and unique choice.
02:00Each time a queen has taken on the task of playing her, they've gone about it in different ways.
02:05Chi-Chi Devane's all-star attempt didn't quite reach the mark.
02:09Why does the caged bird sing?
02:11The caged bird sings, darling, because...
02:20I don't know why the caged bird sings, darling.
02:23She struggled to remember certain facts about the author,
02:26including the correct spelling of her name.
02:29Maya Angelou?
02:31You know, you spelled your name wrong on there.
02:34Did I?
02:34Yes.
02:35I used Maya Maya.
02:37In Season 10, Monet X Change stunned Rue and the audience
02:41with her smart yet shady humor and sheer knowledge about Angelou.
02:44While she fell just short of winning,
02:46she proved that your character doesn't have to have a comic background to be funny.
02:50If these hoes try to come for me, I surely will cut thee.
02:56I will not hesitate to put thou in a ditch, because Maya Angelou ain't no punk bitch.
03:01Carol Channing
03:03I'm the national spokesperson for Broadway actresses against scurvy.
03:09We deliver limes and lemons to all the people around in the neighborhood.
03:13And raspberry.
03:15It's only natural that someone as hilarious as Carol Channing
03:18would be the perfect choice for this challenge.
03:20Both Channing's voice and mannerisms are distinctive,
03:23giving a queen two different areas to master.
03:26Raspberry!
03:28Pandora Boxx did an excellent job.
03:30With irreverent answers and hilarious expressions
03:33helping her become one of the very first standout Snatch Game performances.
03:37Carol Channing?
03:38Carol Channing.
03:40Yay!
03:42Seasons later, Bob the Drag Queen changed the game
03:45by switching from Uzo Aduba to Channing mid-round.
03:49She made an immediate impression with her take on the actress's voice,
03:52age, and references to her famed odd dietary habits.
03:57Back to the matter at hand.
03:59She only got to answer one question as Carol,
04:09leaving all of us, especially Rue, wanting more.
04:13Lady Gaga.
04:21The show has been on the air for so long that different eras of culture have overlapped.
04:26One example of this is how Lady Gaga has been presented.
04:29In Season 2, Kylie Soneque Love referenced the Just Dance era,
04:34but her nervousness prevented her from showing off her personality.
04:37Just a couple of seasons later,
04:39Fifi O'Hara tried her hand at displaying the Bad Romance phase,
04:42but her erratic movements and diva attitude didn't fare much better.
04:46Miz Cracker resurrected the concept for All-Stars 5's Snatch Game of Love,
04:50where she focused on Gaga during the A Star is Born promotion.
04:53While it wasn't bad, she played it a little too safe,
04:57causing her to fade to the background.
05:09Britney Spears.
05:11It isn't easy to portray a generation-defining pop star as traditionally funny.
05:26Despite that, both Tatiana and Derrick Barry have been able to pull it off
05:30when impersonating Britney Spears, who has rarely gotten to flex her comedic chops.
05:34Tatiana went for pure parody,
05:36and referenced several tropes that Britney has been known for.
05:41Not only did that help her snag the win,
05:50it also set the tone for the entire challenge going forward.
05:54Barry not only nailed the look, but also opted for jokes that didn't punch down.
05:59It was proof that no matter which route someone took,
06:02Spears could still be a safe and hilarious choice.
06:11Cher.
06:28Some people were made to be depicted in this medium.
06:31Cher needs no introduction.
06:33The entertainer is beloved and has even been the subject of her own rucicle.
06:37It only makes sense that several queens would try to emulate her.
06:48Delta Work was the first to try,
06:50mostly responding in ways that made fun of the singer's extensive career.
06:54On UK vs. The World, Jujubee gave it a shot,
06:57giving silly answers and even displaying physical comedy.
07:00While it was good, it didn't come close to Chad Michaels' impression.
07:04Not only did she get the voice and look down,
07:07she also showed clear respect for the diva.
07:13She managed to capture Cher's energy,
07:15making it feel as though she was really in the room.
07:18I don't give a rat's ass because this game is boring the shit out of me.
07:24I don't know why they book me on these chicken shit gigs.
07:27Ertha Kitt.
07:28Pull your lever.
07:29Pull the lever, crunk.
07:31What does that mean, pull my lever?
07:34Even the most soft-spoken people can be played in a funny way.
07:37Known for her distinctive voice and often seductive tone,
07:40Ertha Kitt's roles as Catwoman and Yzma have both been used as springboards for jokes.
07:45Pull the lever, crunk.
07:48Wrong lever!
07:51Why do we even have that lever?
07:54Chi-Chi's feline mannerisms helped her succeed on Season 8,
07:57while Valentina mastered her voice and dramatic tone.
08:00While they both did a great job,
08:02Jujubee won both the judges and snatched Lorette over with her interpretation.
08:06She stretched out each word,
08:08highlighting Kitt's unique way of speaking while spitting out hilarious material.
08:12From the already iconic thermostat line to her interactions with Shea Coulee,
08:17it was clear that she had Snatch Game down to a science.
08:20How would you keep me warm at night?
08:23I would sensually walk to the thermostat
08:29and turn up the thermostat to a sensible 74 degrees.
08:37Joan Crawford.
08:38You think you're clever, don't you?
08:42Well, thank you, girl.
08:43By this point, the old Hollywood actress has become a staple of the show.
08:47Besides the countless references to her films and entire
08:50rusical dedicated to her in All-Stars 8,
08:52Crawford's also made repeat appearances in the Snatch Game.
08:55Christina, bring me the axe.
08:59Now!
09:00Her grandiose personality, beloved roles,
09:03and dramatic personal life have made her a favorite within the gay community at large.
09:07So far, two queens have attempted to play her with varying results.
09:11That is not a wire hanger.
09:13It's not.
09:14What is it?
09:15It's a wooden hanger.
09:16Mariah's Joan Crawford.
09:18I think it's a little crunchy,
09:19and I don't think Joan would ever allow herself to look that bad.
09:23Mariah Paris Balenciaga was the first to attempt it,
09:25but she struggled to capture the star's dramatics and was eliminated shortly afterwards.
09:30Alyssa Edwards took her impersonation to insane heights,
09:34creating a caricature that had everyone laughing,
09:37even if some of her answers didn't make sense at times.
09:40Wire hangers, Joan?
09:42No wire hangers ever!
09:47Why?
09:48Well that don't make no kind of sense, but it sure is entertaining.
09:52It's just...
09:53This ain't my first time.
09:54Yes, yes.
09:55At the where?
09:57At the Snatch Game.
09:59RuPaul.
10:00Welcome to the Snatch Game at RuPaul's Drag Race.
10:03Give it up for our special guest host, Boy RuPaul.
10:06If there's one thing Ru loves, it's referential humor.
10:10Especially when that reference is herself.
10:12Her random sense of humor and endless quotes also make her the perfect choice to portray.
10:17Each queen showed the host in a different light.
10:19Trixie Mattel focused on her serious side,
10:22while Jessica Wilde went for a pure parody of Ru's mannerisms.
10:25Oh, she's okay.
10:26The time has come now for you to lip-sync for your life!
10:31The former's attempt wasn't well received,
10:34proving one needed more than quips to emulate Ru's charisma.
10:37As we say in the industry, winner, winner, chicken dinner.
10:45Cricket.
10:46Jessica, on the other hand, was so wild that it was impossible to be mad at.
10:50And while it didn't win, it made a long-lasting impression.
10:53Ru isn't the only drag performer to have been featured.
10:56Alyssa Edwards' unintentionally hilarious mannerisms have been
11:00displayed by Aja and Season 7 winner Violet Tchotchke.
11:03What is your secret?
11:05I'm sitting on it.
11:07Oh, okay.
11:09You almost got me there, bitch.
11:10Before we unveil our top pick, here are some honorable mentions.
11:14Joan Rivers.
11:15Her snarky remarks have helped create multiple iconic Snatch Game moments.
11:19Melissa, if you're watching this, get me the hell out of here.
11:24I keep clicking my goddamn heels together like Judy.
11:27Don't you talk about my mother like that!
11:30Your mother and I invented the Snatch Game, okay?
11:32Paris Hilton.
11:33While Raven played it safe, Gottmik leaned into the heiress' campy traits.
11:37Hey, Ru, how's it going?
11:39Just let me know when the cameras are rolling, and we'll kill it.
11:41Well, we've started. The cameras are rolling.
11:44Oh, shit. That's so embarrassing. Sorry.
11:47Charo.
11:48Her high-energy personality and quirks make her perfect for parody.
11:56Whitney Houston.
11:57She's been a recurring favorite since the Snatch Game's inception.
12:00My lord, if I was a car, RuPaul, I would be all the man that I need.
12:06Thank you, RuPaul. Thank you.
12:09Because Whitney don't do no sham.
12:11Tammy Faye Mesner.
12:12The puppet-wielding evangelist is an unexpectedly perfect Snatch Game guest.
12:16The Ministry of Great Deals, Brooklyn.
12:19We love a deal.
12:20And if there's one thing that I love, it's a deal.
12:22Uh-huh, me too.
12:23And it's perfect because I actually brought my very own product right here.
12:26It's Diet Dr. Savior.
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12:44Beyoncé.
12:45I want to take a sweet dream right now.
12:52I'm a survivor.
12:54She's a true icon, but when it comes to Snatch Game, she just cannot win.
12:59Although she's supplied plenty of memorable pop culture moments,
13:02not much is known about her personality, making her a risky choice.
13:06However, that has not stopped contestants from trying.
13:10Tyra Sanchez was able to sneak by with a straightforward impression,
13:13which now seems award-winning compared to others.
13:16Hi, how are you?
13:17Beyoncé's just like me.
13:18All I had to do was just be myself, like just smile, say nice things.
13:23Thank you for having me.
13:24Kenya Michaels opted to make the star erratic,
13:26even throwing herself out of her seat and into the bottom.
13:30Seasons later, Asia O'Hara decided to give it another try,
13:33but this time, the diva was portrayed as angry and even mean at some points.
13:38What's my name?
13:39Your Highness.
13:41Continue.
13:43Reclaiming my time?
13:44Please tell your granny to shut her mouth.
13:46Each variation has only been more confusing,
13:49and to this day, queens have not been able to truly pull her off.
13:53Which celebrity impression could you never get tired of seeing on Snatch Game?
13:56Let us know in the comments below.
13:58Was that Violet Chachki dressed up as me?
14:01Can we rewind this gig back?
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