Drag Race Recaps: Snatch Game
By Matty Slick-Haxx
The heat was kicked up a few notches this week on RuPaul’s Drag Race, but not in a sexy, tranny kind of way. This week’s episode kicked off with Shangela continuing to condemn Manila for her “racially insensitive” portrayal of Asians last week. The episode was full of drama, questionable make-up choices and so much reading that librarians all across the country were pleased.
The mini challenge this week was “Shit RuPaul Says” where the queens had to guess the Ru-ism before any other queens in order to win a phone call home. Yara impressed with her slapstick, while Delta won the much coveted prize—coveted by Shangela that is. Delta proved to actually be a good human being, setting aside the cuntiness and allowing Shangela to take the phone call instead.
Now to the main challenge! This was the reoccurring and always treasured Snatch Game episode. The ladies had to pull out their best impressions and be ready to answer questions in character to keep dreadfully short gay attention spans tuned in.
Gag-Worthy:
Aisha Tyler and Amber Rose were both guests this week. They came in face and gave nothing but face.
Raja was Tyra Banks with severe anger problems toward Naomi Campbell and eventually busted blood vessels in her eyes from “smising.”
Yara’s British accent was so terrible it was comical.
Carmen’s ass was huge! She did J-Lo justice.
Stacey had a really rough start, but she pulled it out giving us Monique a la Precious. I really wish she had run onstage with a bucket of chicken though.
Yara showed up on the runway with gray dreadlocks and amazing glitter (I’m a very tough critic when it comes to glitter)!
Shangela had a hair hat, I enjoyed it despite how cheap it looked.
Raja gave us jungle warrior, which was super sexy. She worked it, even if her skirt looked like a quilt.
Alexis had a fabulous gown on and really just looked radiant and beautiful.
Frown Town:
Mariah was a complete mess. Her makeup was hideous, her character was nothing like Joan Crawford, and she seemed a little drunk.
Delta attempted to bust out Cher, but lacked everything that makes Cher the diva she is! Not okay.
Manila’s makeup was splotchy and unblended. Girl, it is called contour!
Shangela really likes to start unnecessary drama just so she maintains the focus of the show. She is young and really doesn’t know what she is talking about.
Carmen got caught in a dirty little lie that she knew J-Lo; that was humorous seeing her ego crumble to the floor.
It came out that Shangela and Raja have a slight past. Is this bitter tranny hook-up aftermath, or just Shangela not knowing how to be a decent human being? I haven’t decided yet.
Stacey was named the “most improved” and winner of the Snatch Game. It was really nice to see her finally get some sort of recognition. The girls, however, had huge issues with this call, and honestly, I kinda agree with them. This is a competition about who is the next drag superstar, not the most improved from the start.
Mostly during Untucked we really got to see the queens go at it. I keep feeling like Drag Race is turning into Survivor. There are cliques and alliances, an obvious division between the girls. Spying, trashing talking and completely uniformed opinions! While this may not be the best for the drag scene, it does make for some good television! Keep it up ladies! I still want to see someone get punched out.
Mariah and Delta were in the bottom two this week and were forced to lip synch “Lookin for a New Love.” While both girls seemed tired and not fully on point, Mariah crashed and burned when it was obvious that she had no idea what the words of the song were. Delta, however, showed us her lips and her memorization skills. That's what allowed her to continue in the competition. Mariah was eliminated and rightfully so, in my opinion. She was missing something and was full of excuses. Good riddance!
