Feast of Fun

Katy Perry invites Vivacious, Joseph Quijano Xtravaganza and dozens of other NYC club kids and vougers for her performance of “Swish Swish” on SNL, naturally Vivacious snatched the beat with her van cracks. Photos: William Dick Photography, SNL Studios.

One of the most underrated drag queens from RuPaul’s Drag Race is Vivacious, mother of Ornacia, whose fan slapping, club couture and sassy sayings have become part of the language of drag. She’s a national treasure, so it’s great when a big name like Miley Cyrus showcased her at the MTV Video Music Awards a few years back.

And now, Vivacious recently tore it up with Katy Perry on Saturday Night Live where she synchronized her fan slaps to the pop diva’s “Swish Swish Bish.” The dance number was filled with fierce club kids but fifteen-year-old Russell Horning, known as the “Backpack Kid” stole the show with his goofy arm swinging.

Today Vivacious joins us from her sewing room in New York City to kiki about her appearance with Katy Perry on SNL.

Backstage at NBC Studios, 30 Rockefeller Plaza. Kimberly Smalls (blue) Svetlana Stoli (blonde). Photos: Vivacious.

PLUS–

➤ A trend we hope catches on: “straight” guys humping each other at furniture stores.

It’s not gay if it’s a prank.

➤ Melania slaps Donald Trump’s attempts to hold her hand.

➤ What does Vivacious think of this week’s elimination on RUPaul’s Drag Race?