A version of this story appears inEntertainment WeeklysBest of 2018 issue, on stands now or availablehere.
Yes, Ally Maine had her moment, but a drag star was born in 2018, too.
It was for a good reason, she says, savoring the meme-ification of her exit.
At Marc Jacobs birthday party, Lil Kim walked up to me going, Miss Vaaanjie!'
ENTERTAINMENT WEEKLY: How does it feel to break the internetMISS VANJIE:S, I dont even know!
I really cant wrap my mind around it.
I just think it happened on its own.
Its crazy and its funny that people love it, all because I just said my name three times!
It became a thing and I feel lucky it happened the way it did.
Im sure theyre thinking,if Id just done that…
Thankfullyyoudid it!
Bitch, I wassupposedto go, it was for a good reason!
Its proof that its legitimately funny.
Why do you think it speaks to so many people?I dont know!
I think also because people sawRuPaulkind of giggling and kiki-ing about it!
I dont even know what the f!
To me, its just my name!
Are you sick of people quoting it back to you?No!
I dont mind it because its my name.
It doesnt bother me because, s, thats what kept me relevant.
I dont really care.
That s tickled me.
It was funny as hell.
Who would have thought!Right?
Like, bitch why havent you been a guest judge?
Youve upgraded so much.
The first time I interviewed you, we talked about your catchphrase come get these cookies.
Something more bougie…
Like a macaron?The macaroons?
Those damn things are weird, but its very like that.
You have to get bougetto: bougie and ghetto.
So its come get these macarooneys.
Good luck spelling that one out, baby.
Whats next for you, Vanjie?Hopefully you guys will see more of me.
Fingers crossed!Mhmm.
Fingers crossed, toes crossed, private parts crossed!
Well see what happens.
