RuPaul’s Drag Race All Stars Recap: Who’s Snatchin’ Who?

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Don’t worry if you hear the phrase “Ave Satani” on the breeze – it’s just the week for Snatch Game, a significant challenge in RuPaul’s Drag Race that distinguishes the top contenders from the rest, separating the culturally savvy from the novices. The contestants are urged to make RuPaul laugh during this challenge, much like witches would encourage an insecure baby drag queen by smearing goat’s blood on her brow as a sign of importance. Despite our growing expectations and potential disappointment, Snatch Game will carry on until things get better.

This season’s Snatch Game on RuPaul’s Drag Race All Stars is relatively tame, but it arrives at just the right time to keep the queens on their toes. The tournament is over, and we’re back to the original Drag Race rules. This means a fresh take on confessional looks, hairstyles, and body transformations! There’s a significant amount of readjustment needed from the start – whether it turns out to be for the better or worse, this season has been consistently evolving.

It’s quite confusing to find ourselves at such a late stage in the competition and suddenly encounter nine queens squaring off against each other. It feels like we’re starting over from day one. Upon their return, it’s hard to predict how the storylines will unfold. The queens from Bracket 2 quickly huddle together in a corner, resembling the three village maidens from Beauty and the Beast (and this comparison surprisingly fits). However, it doesn’t seem like any strong alliances will emerge based on the bracket battle lines, but there are limits to what an alliance can achieve without those mysterious points.

As the queens start to favor a frontrunner, it’s comforting to see a return to routine, and in this case, Mistress Isabelle Brooks swiftly picks up her ladle and stirs the Ginger pot. If the judges aren’t going to analyze Ginger with the intense focus they give to her fellow contestants, at least someone is making her work hard for it. Ginger is also working up a sweat, nervous about all the chatter regarding her two past SG victories. Overall, the queens seem determined to curb Mistress’s mischief this season, but Ginger appears ready to explode with even the slightest provocation. In essence, this Ginger has a hint of sweetness to it – almost like a roasted version.

As a film enthusiast, I’ve noticed an intriguing transformation among many queens during the gap between recording their brackets and reaching the semifinals. For instance, Ginger seems to be grappling with intense pressure, while Aja’s bold confidence displayed earlier has waned. On the contrary, Mistress is showing a level of emotional openness and vulnerability that’s quite remarkable. Bosco, however, appears to be getting under everyone’s skin once more.

Adding to the pile of shared concerns among the queens, this bracket format seems to disrupt their creative flow. They essentially have to start anew, effectively resetting their progress.

In summary, this Snatch Game is average – nothing spectacular but still superior to some performances in recent seasons. Let’s contact M. Night Shyamalan since it appears to have broken the record for the most deceased characters in a single game (five). The humor provided by Raja and Raven as contestants is about on par with the average, which is rather surprising.

The queen who undeniably fails at belly flops is Cynthia Lee Fontaine. Cucu proves to be a suitable choice as Dracula because characters like these, which are harder to define (such as Jewels Sparkles’s Bigfoot or Trinity the Tuck’s Satan), tend to be controversial: They offer a lot of freedom. However, unlike many others who have chosen their Dracula characters distinctively, Cynthia failed to make a clear choice (DraCucula), and her performance was disastrous, filled with confusion and even tooth loss. In failing so spectacularly that it’s comical, she might just be the one to redefine Snatch Game, much like Utica did for roasts.

Among the standout contestants in this round is Jorgeous, who bears a striking resemblance to Mr. Worldwide himself, Pitbull. Jorgeous has made a niche for herself in comedy by portraying masculine characters following her successful roast on All Stars 9. Despite stumbling in the Snatch Game not once, but twice, she stepped up confidently for this performance – and exceeded expectations. The growing self-assuredness of Jorgeous is becoming apparent, and amidst a season that’s finding it challenging to create narratives for the queens, her return to the show is increasingly justifiable.

Ginger gets the chance to portray a character who is royalty from the LGBTQ+ community, similar to Reba McEntire, but surprisingly, no one has done this on Snatch Game before. While Reba might not be the hardest to mimic, it takes more than just trying to imitate her mannerisms; the late and highly talented Coti Collins managed to do so exceptionally well. Many people believe they can pull off a good Reba impersonation, but the gap between a decent one and an excellent one is significant. We’d rate Ginger’s portrayal of Reba as B+, capturing Reba’s unique rhythm and generating plenty of laughter.

It’s enjoyable when a drag queen delves into drag history less commonly known among casual fans, but Bosco attempting Kenny Kerr’s range of impersonations was risky and didn’t quite hit the mark. Many queens have switched characters during their performance, yet Bosco failed to effectively link it back to Kerr in a memorable way. A Snatch Game impersonation with multiple layers (like Gottmik’s dual persona of on-camera Paris Hilton) is clever. Trying to create multiple layers of impersonation within a single character requires more finesse to truly succeed. Unfortunately, she may have ended up as the third-place queen, and it’s not surprising that Ginger’s and Jorgeous’ straightforward performances outshone hers.

The remaining queens skate along, yet leave little impact. Irene effectively plays Zsa Zsa Gabor in the Snatch Game, although she could have gone a bit bolder (no cop-slapping jokes from Irene, perhaps?). Lydia is unjustly placed at the bottom for not being as provocative as Pete Burns was, but the humor she did produce should have been sufficient to secure safety. Daya repeatedly tells lesbian jokes in the style of Jane Lynch. Aja chooses Cookie Tookie, a decision that doesn’t set her up for victory – it’s rare for viral personalities to make strong Snatch Game choices – but she holds her own and doesn’t falter as much as she believes she did. Mistress Isabelle Brooks remains consistent in her characterization and interacts well with the other queens, yet struggles to incorporate Natalie Nunn’s catchphrases into a humorous punchline.

In the captivating world of Tear-a Me Suit (Tirami-suit runway), I stand in awe as the queens gracefully strut their suit tearaways, seamlessly blending fashion and creativity. Jorgeous, the epitome of brilliance, steals the show with her impeccable performance in not one, but two stunning looks – crimson butchness oozing masculinity and divine devil-worship attire. Equally mesmerizing is Aja, who undergoes a remarkable transformation from cocoon to butterfly. However, Jasmine Masters may find herself in court, as the enchanting Aja’s metamorphosis takes place. Mistress impressively twists the theme with a swim/fat suit, while Irene presents an angelic vision that is biblically accurate. Unfortunately, Cynthia falters during her reveal, presenting an unfinished look that aligns too closely with the chosen color palette.

Ginger emerged victorious in a standout performance this season, making her the first three-time winner of the competition. However, it’s worth noting that earning those boasting rights required multiple appearances in the challenging Snatch Game segment. Cynthia took her elimination due to a lip-sync battle with grace. Meanwhile, Mistress found herself in the bottom two, despite fulfilling more Snatch Game requirements than some other queens. In a contest that seemed heavily scripted and orchestrated, should we truly be shocked by this outcome?

The performance of the lip sync to Aretha Franklin’s “Who’s Zoomin’ Who?” is one that typically wins within the first ten seconds. MIB delivers what could easily be considered one of the best lip syncs this season, looking fabulous in white and emphasizing her unique jerky lip-syncing style. From start to finish, it was a clear, undeniable defeat for Cynthia, who always maintains a positive attitude, and I regretfully bid her goodbye with “Toodle-oo, Cucu.

Although I don’t find pleasure in Cynthia’s underwhelming Snatch Game performance this week – the Cucu Apologist is always on duty! – her elimination seems to mark a significant change for the troubled competition known as Snatch Game. Just months after Lexi Love’s portrayal of Gilbert Gottfried received so-bad-it’s-funny accolades and heartfelt worry, it appears that RuPaul’s Laugh-o-Meter is no longer guiding the challenge. It’s essential to understand that RuPaul laughed the most at Cynthia, but this could be seen as a return to balance rather than just securing laughter. Snatch Game, often described as a cruel and disappointing tease, might live to disappoint again. But finally, the old saying of “just make RuPaul laugh” may have truly expired!

Extra Two Pieces and a Biscuit

As a dedicated cinephile, I can’t help but be captivated by Ginger on the silver screen. Even with Irene the Alien making waves and claiming three challenge victories so far this season, it seems everyone is so engrossed that they hardly bat an eye. Yet, it’s high time for Irene to stir things up a bit more! Despite being an underdog, she’s proven herself worthy of attention.

While not the most impressive ensemble overall, Daya Betty deserves recognition for showcasing under-boob sweat on the runway and turning it into a stylish trend.

– Didn’t anyone else notice Sarah Michelle Gellar’s clever fix for Cynthia’s unfinished hem? She’s a stealthy master of sewing! Let’s see how she fares in a design competition!

It’s quite surprising that the queens appear to be more excited about meeting Gellar in Scooby-Doo rather than Buffy! Seems like the youthful spirit of today is reaching even the most unexpected corners.

Refreshingly popular within the confessional style, Lydia now dons biker-inspired fetish attire reminiscent of the film “Cruising.” Unveiling a striking new wig, she transforms into a solitary dominatrix juggling two jobs – a testament to her resilience.

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2025-07-04 14:54