Serving realness and hilarity! Join us as we celebrate the most iconic celebrity impersonations from RuPaul's Drag Race's beloved Snatch Game challenge. From pitch-perfect vocal mimicry to spot-on mannerisms, these queens proved they had what it takes to embody their chosen stars.
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00:00You know what they say, Wu?
00:01What is that?
00:02The nipples are the eyes of the face.
00:07And you've got gorgeous nipples.
00:10Welcome to Ms. Mojo.
00:12And today, we're counting down our picks for the most memorable mimicries we've ever seen on the beloved Snatch Game segment of RuPaul's Drag Race.
00:19I'm the national spokesperson for Broadway actresses against scurvy.
00:24We deliver limes and lemons to all the people around in the neighborhood.
00:29And raspberry.
00:32Number 10. Katya Zemalachkova as Bjork.
00:35I love your suit.
00:37It reminds me of the lining of my small intestines.
00:41This queen couldn't have chosen a better character to portray, given that her inspiration is very close to her brand of comedy.
00:47Bjork, known for her unconventional avant-garde artistry and aesthetic, aligns perfectly with Katya's quirky yet intellectual personality.
00:54Not much of what she answers during the game makes sense, but that's exactly why it works so well.
00:59When she bites into a piece of paper or starts making strange noises out of the blue, all the while appearing soft-spoken and coy, she captures Bjork's essence wonderfully.
01:18As Alaska steps in with her Mae West impression for some cheeky banter with Katya, we get comedy gold.
01:23How many bones do I win?
01:25How many bones do you want?
01:29See you after the show, Bubbles.
01:33Even the real Bjork said she loved Katya's impression.
01:36Now that is high praise.
01:39Number 9.
01:40Jujubee as Eartha Kitt.
01:41Who knew the legendary singer and actress who captivated the world with her inimitable allure and enigmatic persona could be portrayed as a sensible seductress?
02:02Jujubee nails Eartha's distinct vocal inflections, evoking Catwoman with her purrs.
02:07She knows she's hitting the right spot with this impression from the get-go, and even cracks up at her own jokes at times.
02:12Does love have nine lives?
02:15Love has many lives.
02:17Like cats.
02:18Yes.
02:19And I know Ellen likes pussy too.
02:24Her act is amplified even more by challenge winner Shea Coulee's bombastic rendition of Flavor Flav picking up what she was putting down.
02:31Given the popularity of Jujubee's Eartha, it's no wonder she uses this voice on the phone with people too.
02:37Ribbit.
02:38Ribbit.
02:40I am a lady frog.
02:42And you are a sweet prince.
02:45I am convincing you.
02:48Number 8.
02:49Got Mick as Paris Hilton.
02:50What songs do you like to play when you're DJing?
02:53I honestly just press play and hope for the best.
02:57Let's get the obvious out of the way first.
02:59We all see the visual resemblance and it is uncanny.
03:02Got Mick wields her makeup brush like a magic wand because this transformation is stunning.
03:07However, it comes as no surprise since she used to be the real Paris' makeup artist.
03:12The true merit of Got Mick's victorious performance as the famous socialite is how she incorporates well-known Paris antics in her impression.
03:19In a classic Hilton move, she switches her voice from a more natural low tone to a higher pitch, playing on the ditzy blonde stereotype.
03:26Hey Ru, how's it going?
03:27Just let me know when the cameras are rolling and we'll kill it.
03:30Well, we've started.
03:31The cameras are rolling.
03:32Oh shit.
03:33That's so embarrassing.
03:34Sorry.
03:36Her imitation clearly flattered the millionaire businesswoman, who even made a virtual appearance on one of Got Mick's YouTube videos where she recreated her snatch game look.
03:45Hi Gorge.
03:46Hi Gorge.
03:47How are you?
03:48Oh my god, you have diva diamond baby.
03:51Oh my god, you have diva diamond baby.
03:51How are you?
03:55I'm doing good, congratulations.
03:57Now that's hot.
03:58Number seven, Derek Berry as Britney Spears.
04:00She reads the house down.
04:02That's not a match, unfortunately, Chanel I'm on.
04:05But has Eartha Kitt got your tongue?
04:07I've had that tongue before.
04:09You have?
04:10Good girl's gone bad.
04:11Yeah.
04:12While it was surely a safe choice for one of the top Britney impersonators in Vegas to pick the pop princess as her snatch game character, we don't blame her.
04:21She knows what she does best and delivers with panache.
04:24She, oops, I did it again.
04:26Ah!
04:27Derek's Britney might have fallen short on the comedic side, but her impression was on point.
04:32From the giddy smiles right down to the hair flips, there's no denying the likeness.
04:37That said, when it comes to entertainment, we'll let Tatiana keep the crown for the best Britney on Drag Race for now.
04:42Slutty Sally is so slutty.
04:44Last time I took a ride on her disco stick, I got...
04:48I got lost.
04:49You got lost?
04:51I got lost.
04:52Am I wrong?
04:54Number 6.
04:55Bob the Drag Queen as Uzo Aduba.
04:57I don't know why you're all gagging.
04:58She bring it to you every season.
04:59Uh, uh, uh, uh, uh, uh, uh, that's game.
05:02We didn't think we needed this until we got it.
05:05Bob's impersonation of Uzo Aduba's Orange is the New Black character Crazy Eyes ticks all the right boxes.
05:11I wrote a poem.
05:11You wanna hear?
05:12You know, that's fine.
05:12Before I met you, the sun was like a yellow grape.
05:17But now, it looked like fire in the sky.
05:22Why?
05:22She manages to emulate Aduba's unhinged body language to a T, while also including her flair for mediocre poetry in her answers.
05:30Once a queen named Amon remind me of the sun.
05:37Instead of her supermodel life, she can be my wife.
05:43We've always known Bob has Class A improv skills, but this performance proves her mettle as an actor and comedian.
05:51Later on in the game, as a double whammy, she changes costumes for a Carol Channing mimicry, which the late actress thanked her for in the season finale.
05:59If you stay ready, you ain't got to get ready.
06:01Needless to say, Bob's win on this challenge was well-deserved.
06:05Number 5.
06:06Bianca Del Rio as Judge Judy.
06:08Did you forget you were coming to court today dressed like that?
06:11You look like a damn roll of scotch tape.
06:13Well, I thought it was...
06:13You don't piss on my leg and tell me it's raining.
06:17Impersonating one of RuPaul's favorite people and making him belly laugh in the process is a commendable feat, to say the least.
06:24Bianca's exaggerated parody of Judge Judy's signature sass and no-nonsense temperament with a rogue baloney thrown in here and there is a total treat.
06:32Not a match, your honor.
06:33Baloney! Baloney, sir!
06:36The cherry on the sundae was the Officer Bird puppet she pulled out, and the surprise factor alone took her performance up a notch.
06:43I agree, and so does Officer Bird.
06:46It is correct, Judge Judy.
06:48Add to that Bianca and Judge Judy's shared passion for a good read, and you have an unforgettable impression.
06:54Which the legal legend herself appreciated.
06:56As a bonus, we got to see Bianca's Judy interact with Adore Delano's Anna Nicole Smith, which mirrored the Queen's endearing relationship in real life.
07:04Number 4. Chad Michaels as Cher.
07:07Been there, done that. I spread La Mer on my toast in the morning.
07:11Alright, you know? I'm Cher, bitch!
07:15Yes, you are!
07:16Drag Race Herstory was made when this act hit our TV screens.
07:20We just know every other queen in the workroom must have been shaking in their boots when Chad brought out her Cher garb for Snatch Game.
07:26She is one of the most renowned impersonators of the Goddess of Pop, after all.
07:30Expectations were high, and her reputation was at stake.
07:33But Michaels did not come to play.
07:35Her winning depiction of the wisecracking, wig-changing, opulent diva is etched into the collective memory of RuPaul's Drag Race fans.
07:42Cher, I love the hair change!
07:44Thank you, I can't go five minutes without switching a wig. I love them! I love them!
07:48The Queen's fittingly irreverent answers are quoted to this day, and she truly set the standard for Snatch Games to come.
07:54I don't give a rat's ass, because this game is boring the shit out of me.
08:00I don't know why they book me on these chicken shit games.
08:05Number 3. The Vivian as Donald Trump.
08:08Thank you, Ru. Thank you for having me here. I know the cameras can't see, but you want to see the crowds watching this. There's 3 million people here watching me today.
08:17Making an impression of the two-time U.S. president stand out among a sea of other impersonators is a Herculean task.
08:23However, a Welsh queen taking on that challenge with the funniest New York accent does the trick.
08:28The Vivian replicated Trump's husky voice with ease, and stayed in character until the end.
08:33The stories are correct. I love it. At least one bath a week, a bath of piss. It's great. That's how I keep my color.
08:40Oh! Well, you...
08:41Donald, if you'd like to try, just give me a call.
08:43You're too old, honey. You're too old.
08:44I'm single. I'm single. I'm free on Saturday.
08:47The late queen's visual similarity to Trump was magnified by the trademark hand gestures they copied, but it was with the satirical jokes that they kicked it out of the park and won.
08:55Their hilarious back-and-forth with fellow challenge winner Bag of Chips' diabolical take on former UK PM Margaret Thatcher never fails to leave us in stitches.
09:03This woman's an inspiration. She really is. If anyone knew how to f**k up a country, it was her.
09:09Oh, I love you too, but please keep those orange cheesy balls away from my face.
09:16The Vivian you are dearly missed.
09:18Number 2. Jimbo as Joan Rivers
09:20You should use some of that money to fix that face. Jesus Christ, that's a face only a mother could love.
09:26I will stab you, b**ch.
09:28Oh, Christ. I would love to be murdered beside this dumb b**ch.
09:32Yo, what's up?
09:33Playing the beloved comedian has proved to be a surefire way of securing a win on Drag Race.
09:38Jimbo's version of Joan has all the hallmarks of the latter's unapologetic personality paired with her unique idiolect.
09:44From her razor-edged quips to her delightfully problematic replies, Jimbo keeps the other contestants on their toes, casually roasting them on the fly.
09:53Oh, God. I'm sorry. That was my vagina.
09:56Jimbo as Joan Rivers. Oh, my gosh. Jimbo's killing it. I almost break character laughing.
10:01Not only did she win the challenge, but also captured our hearts.
10:05Melissa, if you're watching this, get me the hell out of here. I keep clicking my goddamn heels together like Judy.
10:13Don't you talk about my mother like that.
10:15Your mother and I invented the Snatch Game, okay? You missed your mother? Smell my goddamn fingers.
10:21We'd love to see Jimbo have a Joan-off with Lucy LaDuca, who crushed Season 15 Snatch Game as Rivers and won.
10:28What's your middle name?
10:29That bitch. Oh, my parents hated me. They used to encourage me to take candy from strangers.
10:35Before we unveil our top pick, here are some honorable mentions.
10:39Benda LeCreme as Dame Maggie Smith. Her posh impersonation of the storied actress is a hoot.
10:44Well, Rupal. Rupal, is it?
10:47Yes, absolutely.
10:48I understood virtually none of the words that left your lips moments ago, but I did hear the term Twitter, and I assume that it's some sort of a songbird.
10:57Trinity the Tuck as Caitlyn Jenner. She fought for her character, and it was totally worth it.
11:02Well, this car has had a lot of miles, honey.
11:08But you know what? The engine's still running, so I'm ready to get on the road. You ready, girl?
11:15Aquaria as Melania Trump. She does justice to America's glamorous first lady. Accent, eyes, and all.
11:21Melania Trump?
11:22Melania.
11:23Melania. Melania. Sorry.
11:25It's all right, Barack Noah's.
11:26I went with Russian hooker urine.
11:32Kennedy Davenport as Little Richard. She took a risk, and it paid off with major laughs.
11:37Are you feeling a little more tootie or a little more fruity?
11:40A little more tootie, baby.
11:47Shut up.
11:48Alexis Michelle as Liza Minnelli. Her act is true to Liza's zest for life.
11:52Or is it Lisa Minnelli?
11:55No, bro. It's Liza.
11:57With a Z. It has a Z.
11:58Liza with a Z.
12:00With a Z, bro.
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12:15Number 1. Jinx Monsoon as Judy Garland.
12:21Judy, I've always wanted to ask you, what is over that darn rainbow?
12:26Well, it's a set, Ru. It's not real.
12:30Nothing compares to this queen's comedic brilliance.
12:33During Jinx's season 5 turn, she emerged triumphant with her spot-on impersonation of Little Edie.
12:38How is Big Edie doing?
12:40She's always begging for the pate, but the label is faded.
12:43I can never tell if it's pate or if it's giblets for the cats.
12:46When she returned for All Stars, she was up against past winners,
12:49including acclaimed Snatch Masters The Vivian and Trinity The Tuck.
12:53The most formidable but underrated competition came from Raja,
12:56who wowed us with her double impression of Madame and Deanna Vreeland.
13:00What inspires you now?
13:03Purple mittens.
13:05I'd say purple mittens.
13:12Still, Jinx came out on top with her glowing mimicry of Judy Garland.
13:16She delivered her dirty jokes matter-of-factly,
13:19belted her notes with Elan, and kept her mannerisms delicate,
13:22tapping into the Judy we know and love.
13:24While she also played Natasha Lyonne briefly,
13:27it was her Judy that gave her the winning edge alongside Trinity.
13:30Gentlemen, you saw your engine.
13:35May the first woman win!
13:42They changed it to drag queen!
13:46Which Snatch Game characters would you like to see in a face-off?
13:49Tell us in the comments below.
13:50You know, when I wear a suit, people say,
13:52Marlena, are you a lesbian?
13:54And I look at them and I say, yes.
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