Sibling Watchery: RuPaul’s Drag Race S18E08 "Snatch Game of Love Island"

Podcast: Sibling Rivalry with Monét X Change & Bob The Drag Queen
Episode Air Date: February 25, 2026

Episode Overview

This episode of Sibling Watchery focuses on RuPaul’s Drag Race Season 18, Episode 8, featuring the highly anticipated "Snatch Game of Love Island." Bob and Monét break down the queens’ impersonations, runway looks, and the much-debated judging, bringing their signature mix of sharp wit, playful bickering, and deep Drag Race knowledge. They debate the merits (and failures) of the Snatch Game performances, queen’s self-awareness, and the art of runway – all while keeping things effortlessly hilarious.

Key Discussion Points & Insights

Adult Hygiene Habits Warm-Up (00:05 - 03:57)

• Monét admits she’s been trying to be more intentional about hand-washing as an adult, confessing sometimes even at home she doesn't wash her hands after peeing unless she has guests.
  • Monét: “If I’m home by myself after I pee, I don’t wash my hands all the time. After I... shit, I wash my hands. But after every pee? No.” (01:03)
• Bob reveals he usually washes his hands, especially after using the bathroom, but hates when hand soap runs out at home and often ends up using dish soap from the kitchen.
• Jacob jumps in to clarify he always refills his own bathroom soap.
• They riff on the cultural anxiety of going to someone’s house, washing your hands, and not having lotion available, especially as Black people and the ashy-hand struggle.

RuPaul’s Drag Race S18E08 Breakdown

Emotional Fallout from Last Elimination (03:57 - 06:51)

• The fallout from Bida Bunty Starr’s elimination is huge; the queens are "wrecked."
• Monét: “Juicy crying with this fucking headpiece on is sending me. She looks like a clown.” (04:29)
• Bob and Monét poke fun at Discord’s self-confidence and how some queens may lack a reality check, referencing past critiques from Violet Chachki and addressing fashion judgment.

Drag Race Superstitions & Clown Curse (06:51 - 08:21)

• They discuss the myth of the "clown curse"—where dressing like a clown means you’ll win Drag Race—listing winners who pulled clown looks (Violet, Bob, Bianca, Sasha Velour, Evie).
• Bob: “If you dress like a clown when no one asks you to, you’re gonna win Drag Race. That is a... very strange coincidence.” (08:02)

Snatch Game of Love Island Format (08:21 - 09:44)

• The twist on Snatch Game is more aesthetic than format—just Snatch Game of Love on an island set.
• Bob: “Snatch Game of Love Island really wasn’t very different than Snatch Game of Love... exactly the same thing on an island set.” (08:46)

Impersonation vs. Illusion (09:44 - 12:36)

• Debate on drag distinctions: “impersonation” is a specific skill vs. “illusion” (copying aspects of a celeb).
• Monét and Bob agree that using one’s marginalization as the whole joke (e.g., “I’m fat!”) is not good comedy.
  • Bob: “Your marginalization cannot be the joke. The joke can’t be ‘I’m fat.’” (12:09)
  • Monét: “That goes to their understanding of comedy. Snatch Game is about embodying this character...” (12:36)
• Not all queens seem prepared with their character’s background or comedy hooks (e.g., Mia not knowing where Big Ang is from).

Are We Running Out of “Big” Celebs for Snatch Game? (16:22 - 17:32)

• Bob references Alexis Michelle’s theory: after 18 U.S. seasons and many more globally, there just aren’t that many classic, campy celebrities left.
• Monét: “It’s true... we’ve used a lot of celebrities.”

Queen Choices and Preparation Fails (20:08 - 21:32)

• Monét: It’s infuriating that queens still show up unprepared year after year, failing at Snatch Game despite its legendary status.
  • “Maybe it’s time to move on, or at least recast for improv. Humor and improv are like two-thirds of the show.” (21:10)
• Bob: “Runways don’t matter. Runways are just for the viewers or to justify sending you home.” (21:52)

Snatch Game Performance Commentary

Group 1: Athena, Jane Don't, Mia Star, Nini Coco, Darlene Mitchell (22:11 - 28:44)

• Athena Dion – Jane’s Truman Capote: Not spot-on with voice, but funny (Noted jokes: In Cold Blood–“In warm cum”).
• Mia Starr – Bloody Mary: Missing all the blood/horror comedy potential, plays her as an oddly nice, bland lady.
  • Bob: “Yo. This is embarrassingly bad... There were points where Mia just stopped engaging.” (24:58, 44:43)
• Nini Coco – David Attenborough: Strong in makeup and character, though sometimes heavy on the "slutty" angle.
• Darlene Mitchell – Mrs. Claus: Solid, funny start but loses focus, especially when breaking character from Nini’s jokes.
• Monét: “I thought Jane was killing it. Mia Starr is... God, this is embarrassingly bad.” (24:58)

Group 2: Kenya Pleaser, Mikey Meeks, Juicy Love Dion, Discord Adams (28:58 - 36:51)

• Kenya Pleaser – Lizzo: Deeply criticized for being ill-prepared, falling back on “I’m fat and slutty” joke.
  • Bob: “This Lizzo was abysmal. The whole joke was, ‘I’m a fat slut.’ That was the entire joke.” (30:41)
  • Monét: “Lizzo is not slutty. She shows her body, but that’s not her characterization.” (30:57)
• Mikey Meeks – Drew Barrymore: Standout. Commitment to physical comedy (kicking off shoes, slouching on the couch), nuanced jokes, great voice and presence.
  • Bob: “Mikey was hands down the best at Snatch Game” (31:41)
  • Monét: “Mikey killed it. Her characterization was so good.” (31:40)
• Juicy Love Dion – Jojo Siwa: Weak on jokes but brings commitment in physicality and energy.
• Discord Adams – The Pope: Surprisingly funny, strong aesthetic, clever with physical gags (yoga/Cross bit).
  • Bob: “She had some great lines. In her defense... she genuinely did a great job.” (36:03)

Notable Quotes

• Bob: "If you dress like a clown when no one asks you, you’re gonna win Drag Race...that is a very strange coincidence." (08:02)
• Monét: "Your marginalization cannot be the joke. The joke can’t be, ‘I’m fat.’" (12:09)
• Bob: "Mikey was hands down the best at Snatch Game." (31:41)
• Monét: "Lizzo is not slutty. She shows her body, but that’s not her characterization." (30:57)
• Bob: "This Lizzo was abysmal. The whole joke was, ‘I’m a fat slut.’ That was the entire joke." (30:41)
• Bob: "Runways are just for the viewers at home. Unless it is a design challenge, the Runway is just to justify sending you home." (21:52)
• Monét: "Athena’s makeup will always be a miss for me. I hate it." (43:08)
• Bob: "Chaka Khan looks crazy." (49:16)
• Monét: "Juicy Love Dion looks so fucking good...one of my favorite looks of the night." (52:19)
• Bob: "Juicy will be so out of her league, it won't even matter." (66:21)

Runway: “80s Ladies” Critiques (39:00–53:12)

• Athena Dion: As Joan Collins—great gown, makeup worked for the reference even if her usual style is always a miss for Monét.
• Jane Don’t: B-52s’ Kate Pierson—outstanding, on-theme, solidifies her as a fashion frontrunner.
• Mia Star: Prince—good but weird eyebrow arch; Monét generally not a fan of her makeup.
• Nini Coco: Cyndi Lauper—solid, exactingly faithful, if a little safe.
• Darlene Mitchell: Dolly Parton—immediately recognizable, and Bob adores this queen.
• Kenya Pleaser: Chaka Khan—unanimously panned as “worse than Lala Ri’s bag look,” poor idea and execution for both the challenge and the prompt.
  • Bob: "This look is bad on every level... I'm mad that I have to look at it, and I'm even more upset I have to talk about it." (49:43)
• Mikey Meeks: Olivia Newton-John—technically accurate but boring, lacks shine/“wow.”
• Juicy Love Dion: Celia Cruz—breakout: sleek, glamorous, “wearing hair!” (Monét, 52:19)
• Discord Adams: Reba McEntire—strong illusion with subtle makeup changes; instantly readable.

Judging, Eliminations & Predictions (58:54–67:18)

• Safe: Athena, Discord, Darlene.
• Winner: Nini Coco (though both hosts prefer Mikey Meeks).
• Bottom Two: Kenya Pleaser and Mia Star. Both agree these were the right queens for the bottom.
• Elimination: Kenya stays, controversial as neither queen killed the lip sync nor did Kenya know the words.
• Bob: “I don’t think that Kenya Pleaser has anything else to offer this competition.” (64:06)
• Monét: “She’s done.” (64:09)
• Predicted Top Four: Nini Coco, Mikey Meeks, Jane Don’t, and Juicy Love Dion.
• Bob’s winner pick: “If they cut the season off now and told me to choose, I would give it to Mikey Meeks. Easily.” (66:41)
• Monét’s winner pick: Nini Coco takes it.

Memorable Moments

• Snatch Game Character Debates: The duo mock queens making up original characters, or playing “celebrity” by only referencing stereotypes.
• Faux-Furious Supermodel Rant: Hysterical multi-minute debate: Is Brooke Shields actually a supermodel?
  • Bob: “Brooke Shields is not a fucking supermodel!”
  • Monét (reading Google): “Brooke Shields is considered a legendary supermodel... that’s what Wikipedia says.” (41:21)
• Celebrity Name Deep Cuts: Bob repeatedly stumps Monét with real names of pop icons (Cher as “Sherilyn Sarkisian”, Donna Summer as “LaDonna Gaines”, Chaka Khan as “Yvette Marie Stevens”), to Monét’s mounting frustration.

Timestamps for Key Segments

• Hand Washing & Lotion Talk: 00:05 – 03:57
• Recap of Bida Bunty Starr Elimination: 03:57 – 06:51
• Superstitions & Drag “Clown Curse”: 06:51 – 08:21
• Snatch Game Setup & Impersonation Debates: 08:21 – 17:32
• Snatch Game Preparation Fails: 20:08 – 21:32
• Snatch Game Group 1 Discussion: 22:11 – 28:56
• Snatch Game Group 2 Discussion: 28:58 – 36:51
• Runway Critiques: 39:00 – 53:12
• Judging & Elimination: 58:54 – 67:18

Summary Takeaways

This episode is a masterclass in Drag Race analysis—blending comedy, drag knowledge, and a willingness to call out the queens (and each other!) when something isn’t working. While Snatch Game performances disappointed in places, the classic runway debates (“Is this fashion?” “Is this even 80s?”) and affectionate shade make for unmissable podcasting.
Monét and Bob both agree: preparation, originality, and a clear comedic perspective are what differentiate true Drag Race legends from the rest. As the season heats up, both are rooting for Mikey Meeks and Nini Coco but predict more upsets and outrageous moments to come.