Crafting the Mount Rushmore of Drag Race 

I can’t believe you didn’t include the first and only openly gay contestant, Joey Jay. Representation matters!

can’t believe nicole paige brooks from atlanta, georgia made all 4 spots❤

Here is my Mount Rushmore, for the queens that I believe, truly represent the fundamentals of a drag race queen: Serena Cha Cha - The literacy Joey Jay - The diversity Jade Jolie - The shoulders matching them hips Roxxxie Andrews - Here to make it clear

Raja: the icon Bianca: the powerhouse Trixie: the success story Jinkx: the queen of queens

Bob not being mentioned in the comments when she’s the biggest advocate for drag when it comes to the history and fighting for inclusivity of queer people in the cis world. Sure she’s not the hugest look queen but she’s the front runner to be Ru’s replacement says it all

Gia Gunn not being considered because of the doors she’s opened is despicable

Trixie: Charisma Raja: Uniqueness Bob: Nerve Jinkx: Talent

I would've added Alyssa Edwards simply how much of a breakout star she became.

Here’s how I would do it: Charisma - Bob Uniqueness - Katya Nerve - Alaska Talent - Jinkx

Ornacia, Lil Poundcake, Watermelon, Buffalo Bill.

Jujubee, for every season of Drag Race she's been on.

Thank you for giving Raja her much deserved flowers 🙏

i do agree with your picks. i think an official rushmore expansion for bianca would be totally appropriate. two other almost there queens for me are katya and willam. katya is a huge part of trixie's success story and is every other nerdy freaky weirdos favorite queen hands down. we had never seen anything quite like her. willam is permanently in her own lane. she shook the tree real hard, got ostracized by wow, and has contributed behind the scenes to countless girls getting ready for the show. she's the cool slutty aunt of drag race.

The amount if Trixie hate here when she's UNDOUBTEDLY the most commercially successful among the alumni. Anw for me it's Jinkx, Bianca, Bob, and Trixie. And depending on what happens during and after GAS, Alyssa too.

Serena, Serena, Serena and... SERENA CHA CHA

Alaska 👸🏼 Bianca 💃🏽 Bob 🧍🏿‍♀️ & Jinkx 🦆

Katya not being mentioned is wild!! I often think about who is on the drag Mount Rushmore and I really can’t not see her and trixie. Even just her on drag race alone is iconic. She’s given us some of the best drag race moments ever!

Naomi Smalls voice: Logo single digit girls!!!

Nicole Paige Brooks, Lova Ladiva, Kahmora Hall, and Honey Davenport

the way your setup represents charisma uniqueness nerve and talent

Bob, Bianca, Trixie, Jinx. My top 4 is the right top 4 for a Mount Rushmore lol

So brave of you to put NPBFAG, Kelly, Yuhua, and Poppy, but you know what, I agree

Bianca not being here is CRAZY

IMHO. BTDQ= she defines what a winner edit/run is. Jinkx= No need to explain. Raja/Raven= depends ok whether you think changing the fashion or makeup game is more influential. Roxxxy Andrews: She might not be perfect, but she exemplifies drag and a marriage between the old and the new, she has always been THE DRAG QUEEN.

No Kelly Mantle??? 😂 First 4 names that popped into my head were Bianca, Bob, Trixie and Jinkx, but Raja totally fits 🥰

Breaks my heart that Alaska didn’t quite make the cut, but these are still amazing queens!

bob, jinkx, bianca, sasha colby

I get the Bob vs Bianca logic, but Bianca was the first queen to really break out beyond the drag race fandom/bubble, I think that cements her spot

Charisma- Trixie Mattel /Bob The Drag Queen Uniqueness- Raja / Sasha Velour Nerve- Bianca Del Rio / Alyssa Edward’s Talent- Jinx Monsoon / Sasha Colby

I totally see Nymphia being on the list in a couple years. What she has achieved in only 2 months and I think will continue achieving blows my mind

I absolutely agree with your choices but my heart longs for Sasha Velour to make it up there too 😭

Here’s an idea that would change things up- make it like the real Mount Rushmore. Washington (1st president)-Bebe Jefferson (founding father with a questionable personal life)-Tyra or Sharon Lincoln (most liked president of all time)-Trixie Roosevelt (president who commissioned the monument)-JackFed.

Mine would be Trixie, Jinxx, Jujubee, and Latrice! if we are only choosing from the US seasons

Alaska: the pioneer of meta/self reference. Jinkx: The ultimate actress. Simone : New school RU part 2. Raja: OG fashion artistry

Trixie, Bianca, Jinkx and Raja ❤

Personally I would do a double moutain with: Charisma - Bob/Jujubee Uniqueness- Jinx/Katya Nerve- Bianca/Willam Talent- Alaska/Raja Trixie doesn't fit for me because she's in a league of her own, very far away from the whole drag race phenomenon compared to most queens.

im so glad u put raja here!! she deserves her flowers!!

Magnolia Crawford. No contest 😌

<a href="#" class="seekto" data-time="350">5:50</a> I recently rewatched DR S3-12 (I started watching DR “live” during s8), and yes, watching s3 and comparing it with recent seasons, you’re like “what fashion?!” However, if you compared Raja’s runways and her approach to the themes vs her fellow contestants, and the following few seasons, you can see that Raja changed the stakes. Cause the runways were quite pedestrian back then; and now who would dare to wear H&M?! 🫣 That being said, her Heather behaviour didn’t do it for me though.

I feel like it would not be out of the box to say that Trixie Mattel is second only to Rupaul herself. And you may have your own opinions about her skill or comedy or fashion, this isn't about that. We're looking at the numbers themselves, and they tell a clear story. She sells out every time

Charisma : Bob Uniqueness : Sasha Velour Nerve : Bianca Talent : Shea Coulee

Bianca, Jinkx, Raja, Bob. To me they represent the highest level of excellence we’ve seen on the show.

Jinkx, Trixie, Sasha Velour, Bob

My list is Charisma-Gia Gunn Uniqueness-Gia Gunn Nerve -Gia Gunn Talent - Gia Gunn Doors open - Gia Gunn

Jinkx Monsoon-Best storyline and represents the performance side of things! Bianca Del Rio-She is just iconic and it would feel wrong not to include her Katya-The Perfect representation of a non winner, excelling and being a fan fav! BenDeLaCreme-My personal choice as she is my favorite queen and she still has the best win streak! Hm to Bob The Drag Queen who objectively would be the pick instead of DeLa

Mine are: Alyssa Edwards Alaska Thunderfuck Latrice Royale Trixie Mattel Bianca del Rio Not my favorite queens, but the ones who are synonymous with the Drag Race brand AND transcend it.

Charisma: Sasha Colby Uniqueness: Raja Nerve: Tammie Brown Talent: Jinkx

Bob, Jinkx, Alaska, Trixie (honorable mentions: Monet, Raja, Raven)

Trixie, Alaska, Bob, and Jinx for me ❤❤❤

Thank you for putting on Raja here, i think the majority of people see her as a "fashion queen", but her mind about drag is so superior, and with no picky about any style of drag that should be recognizable; she praises since the most feminine/beauty queen to the outrageous and over the world queens and kings that deconstruct the common idea of drag, I love her

Alaska, Trixie, Alyssa Edwards, Roxxxy Andrews

Charisma: Bob Uniqueness: Jimbo Nerve: Alaska Talent: Monet

Jinx, bob, bianca, raja.

Jujubee, Vanjie, Katya, and Alyssa Edwards. Once upon a time I would’ve immediately said Shangela, but what she’s done is unforgivable.

I have almost the same except I’d put alaska in place of Raja

Mine would be Alaska, Trinity, Bob, and the only queen for all seasons: Alisa Summers

Queen of Charisma: Jujubee Queen of Uniqueness: Crystal Methyd Queen of Nerve: Monét X Change Queen of Talent: Kennedy Davenport

I would have put alaska on there, her and willem made M.O.M and the Pod.

Trixie, Bob, Jinkx, those three are obvious. But for the fourth, I think we have to finally recognize Jujubee.

the katya erasure is diabolical

After only watching up to the question: I would say Alaska, Raja, Bob, Violet

Trixie, Bob, Alaska and Jinkx

I very much agree with this list. I think what "newer" fans, and especially those whose main exposure to drag is through the show (as opposed to local drag) miss about Raja's fashion influence is that before her, and in other kinds of competitions or local scenes, drag may include fashion, but it's not JUST a fashion thing. You could be the funniest local comedy queen in jeans, a blouse, and your natural hair. But Raja is one of the main figures who help "modernize" the show's focus on looks, and especially high-concept ones. Just my viewpoint on it, of course.

Bob, Alaska, Sasha C. And Trixie

Alaska, Bob, jinx, brooklyn are the most obvious IMO (Bianca, Roxxy, Trixxie and Raja are also honorable mentions)

Perfect list. Really thoughtful. Clap, clap, clap. *If you were to do a list of Queens that were the best at the show, Trinity, in my humble opinion, would be #1. She’s just so darn good at every challenge.

this is the EXACT four I would pick. Just nodded the whole time. Smashed it

Michelle Visage - One of the mainstays and backbone of the show Bebe - 1st winner and a Legacy Jinx - Underdog and Queen of Queens Trixie - Worked hard to become one of the most successful queens from the show and then came back and won

Jinx, Raja, bob and Trixie (and Alaska)

i lowkey need Chad Michaels in here !!! also , I totally agree with your reasons for choosing Raja over Alaska, but Alaska is just sooooo perfect and timeless.

that was exactly my top four! amazing!

Latrice, Alaska, Raven, Jinx

RAJA, BIANCA, TRIXIE and BOB

Charisma - Sasha Colby Uniqueness - Trixie Mattel Nerve - Sasha Velour Talent - Jinx Monsoon To be honest almost all of these queens could’ve been out in either category. So here’s a more detailed explanation Sasha Colby, she’s G-O-D-D-E-S-S is representation for not only transgender women but also shows us drag queens can do more than just drag, I mean she was miss continental. She’s perfect in every way and seems so human and natural Trixie Mattel, despite not making a huge impact on season 7, Trixie Mattel managed to make a living without drag race showing us drag race doesn’t define you, eventually Trixie did end up winning because she got on all stars from her reputation outside of drag race, and that’s hard to do especially when you think of queens like Dusty Ray Bottoms or Kalorie Karbdashian who seem like a mere memory Sasha Velour, this is going to sound stupid but Sasha velour showed us that “winning” isn’t everything. Yes I know she won her seasons but how many wins did she get that season compared to many others in the finale? Everyone thought she’s coulee would win based on how many wins she had, and she probably would’ve if Sasha Velour hadn’t been as clever and creative as she was. It’s the end of the finish line that matters most. The battle isn’t over until the lip sync battle declares a winner Jinx Monsoon, is an example of someone who is quirky and weird and accepted. No matter how weird you are, you can succeed in life. Not only that but she’s an example of the winner who keeps on winner outside of drag race. She expresses how much drag race can change your life

Trixie / Jinkx / Bob And tie between Alaska and Bianca

Shangela needed to be mentioned.

Charisma - Trixie Uniqueness - Raja Nerve - Bob Talent - Jinx

For me, it's Jinkx, Bianca, Alaska & Bob

You picked the exact four I would have, with the same runners up.

Surprised to not see talk of someone like bimini. Of all the new season and international girls she took the audiences attention and made her success in and out of the fandom

Bob / Trixie / Alaska / Jinxx

I would choose one queen per DR era: Pre-All Stars (S1-S4): Manila Luzon Golden Age (S5-S8): Jinkx Monsoon VH1 era (S9-S12): Monet X Change Streaming era (S13-S16): Sasha Colby

I love Raja so much, she's my #1 Queen forever. I'm so glad you included her. I guessed Trixie, Bianca, Jinkx, and then only wished Raja would be there. But you picked her, I'm so pleased.

Charisma: Trixie Uniqueness: Raja Nerve: Bob Talent: Jinkx

I think that Latrice should be here (for my personal opinion) when i think of a power house lipsyncer, i think of her (also season 4 was the first season i watched so I am slightly biased) and Sasha Velour, she is so camp and so fun, she is an amazing lipsyncer, she has amazing fashion, she’s done amazing things off of drag race, and she an amazing advocate for LGBTQ rights. And i feel like I can’t forget Mrs. Alyssa Edward’s of course, she paved the way for drag (FOR ME) and she is so incredibly talented, so excited to she on screen again for global all stars!

Bob the Drag Queen, Jinkx Monsoon, Sasha Colby, Trixie Mattel

I was there in Brazil seeing madonna and Bob. It was insane and she fit so we'll into the show. I was so happy to see her there

Bob, Bianca , Alaska. Even though I think Shangela has had a bigger impact outside of drab race ( she was on glee, a star is born, etc.) I’d have to go with jinx.

Jinkx Monsoon - queen of all queens Jujubee - first to do the show 4 times Brooke Lynn Heights - The queen on the most episodes of the franchise (all of season 11, Canada 1-5, and Canada vs The World 1+2; as well as a guest lip sync assassin appearance on AS6) Roxxxy Andrews - most amount of lip syncs without a loss

I haven’t seen the entire video but my bet is Bob, Trixie, Jinkx and Raja.

I think this is the first drag race list I've completely agreed with.

there's no better feeling than watching your picks being validated by jackfed 🚬

It’s so hard to pick 4 lmao. Mik, Sasha, Kylie and Nymphia hold such special places in my heart in terms of the they represent for future seasons but at the end of the day my top 4 is pretty identical, It’s so easy to discount Raja in terms of how she stacks against some queens due to her questionable impact on AS7 but in terms of diversifying the top 4 to represent what it means to be a drag superstar, she rly is just that bitch. Also Ik we’re only looking at winners but plastique deserves to be brought up in this convo more. She has the best modern package of all time and it’s the most followed queen of all time across social media.

I agree with this list literally the 4 queens that popped up in my mind when I've heard of the concept HAHA

Would’ve put Raven Raja Trixie Bianca

my mount rushmore is symoné, trixie, jinx, and sasha trixie and jinx for the same reasons already mentioned, symoné is literally young rupaul, and sasha before coming to drag race was already a huge icon in the lgbtq+ community and continues proving what a star she is.

Bob, Bianca, Trixie, Raja

I wholeheartedly agree with your picks! Maybe only because they're all among my favourite queens of all time, so I'm biased, but to me they are all powerhouses in their own right.

Before this video starts! Here’s my pick: Trixie, Alyssa, Bianca, Bob alternates: Jujubee, Katya, Alaska, Latrice

jinkx, peppermint, trixie, and morphine for me! these were just my first 4 i thought of, they're all mostly congenial, they are all funny, and i believe each of them have kind souls