What's The 'Mama, Kudos For Saying That. For Spilling' Meme? The Viral 'RuPaul's Drag Race' Quote Explained

RuPaul's Drag Race star Plane Jane is a fan favorite from season 16, bursting into the meme world via her viral quote "Mama, Kudos For Saying That. For Spilling."

The slang-ridden affirmation was said to Plane's peer Q who was venting about her HIV diagnosis. What's so funny about Plane's response is the unserious diction. She might as well have said, "Mother is mothering," during the seemingly heavy conversation.

So, what do Drag Race fans have to say about the quote? Why is it so oddly heartfelt and who is Plane Jane? Let's explain.

What's The 'Mama, Kudos For Saying That. For Spilling' Episode?

The meme is from season 16, episode 11 of RuPaul's Drag Race, titled, "Corporate Queens." It aired on TV on March 15th, and it was covered by outlets like Vulture.

What's The 'Mama, Kudos For Saying That. For Spilling' Original Scene?'

The original scene is a conversation between Drag Race contestants Plane Jane and Q. They're sitting with half of their makeup on when Q tells Plane, "I have been HIV positive for two years." Plane responds, "Mama, kudos for saying that. For spilling."

What Does 'Mama, Kudos For Saying That. For Spilling' Mean?

Plane Jane's usage of the word "spilling" in her quote references the term "spilling the tea." "Tea" is a synonym for drama and "spilling the tea" means telling drama.

In the context of her conversation with Q, Plane was basically saying, "I'm so glad that you shared this with me and you are strong for that."




Who Is Plane Jane On 'RuPaul's Drag Race?'

Plane Jane is the stage name of Andrew Dunayevskiy, an American drag performer who has become viral on Instagram. Per reviews on Time Out, Plane Jane performs in Boston.

Fans of the show call Plane Jane "Plane" or "PJ" for short. At the beginning of season 16, Plane thought that she'd be the villain amongst the contestants. However, ever since her viral quote, fans are giving her lots of love.

What Are Some 'Mama, Kudos For Saying That. For Spilling' Meme Examples?

Many of the memes surfaced on Twitter / X after user @evanrosskatz posted a viral tweet, inspiring numerous quotes and further usage of the catchphrase.

Many meme creators are captioning reaction images and image macros with the phrase. Another popular usage is inserting Plane's quote into famous scenes from movies and TV shows.

The joke is ultimately reliant on a serious scene where someone is venting. Then, a character says Plane's quote, subverting the emotional nature of the scene while simultaneously expressing an earnest condolence.




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For the full history of "Mama, kudos for saying that. For spilling," be sure to check out Know Your Meme's entry for even more information.