TV Drinking Games

TV Drinking Games

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TV Drinking Games, also known as Show Drinking Games, refers to a series of fan-made drinking games with specific cues based on in-jokes, character attributes, catchphrases, tropes or other distinct characteristics of a television show or broadcast event. The fan-created rules of each game differ and are meant to be read as a series of jokes about the show. Often combined with some sort of unique imagery from the show for identification purposes, the instructions usually follow a "Take a sip when…" or "Take a shot when.." or "Chug when…" format.

Origin

The precise origin of television-themed drinking game images remains unknown. However, the earliest known instance is based on the 2000s American comedy drama series Gilmore Girls, posted by GilmoreGirls.org[4] forum user SydneyGirl in a thread titled “Gilmore Girls Drinking Game” on June 28th, 2006. The post was viewed 41,825 times.


imo oreGirls.org/forum proudly presents DRINKING GAME Take a sip if. someone drinks coffee someone is eating (take two if it's a muffin Take a gulp if.. onut or pissa Lorelai and Emily are fighting Luke and Taylor are fighting Sookie and Jackson are fighting there's a reference to something (take two if you don't get it) someone is someone is jealous is yelling at someone. ookie prepares food Rory is reading or studying you see the gazebo Kirk sits around saying stupid stuff Patty gossips e. there is Friday Night Dinner Lorelai us making a joke. a main character is kissing someone Rich ard is reading Luke isn'r wearing flannel Patty's looking at younger men. someone is driving a car (take two if it's outside of Stars Hollow) there's the lalala'song someone is making a fool of himself/heself the troubador is seen. Paris freaks out Lorelai says Dirty Lorelai or Rory are ordering food someone is listening to a mess age on the answering machnn Babette is taking care of everybody Gigi is screaming there's a town meeting. Chug your entire drink if. someone dlies "Lorelai answers her mobile at Luke's. Drink everything in sight if.. Christopher shows up. there is more than one troubador Richard isn't there for Friday Night Dinner Lorelai and Rory are eating in their kitchen ne of Emily's maids survives more than one episocle he name of the maid eone gets drunk Lorelai is eating something healthy someone is lovesick Michel is friendly to a guest Emily anl Richard are in Stars Hollow there's a party at the elder Gilmo " it rains in Stars Hollow Lorelai tells Emily to go to hell. Mr Kim is shown. Michel speaks without accent rules by Fanny (Kukalaka) & Mar lies (talkingfriend) layout /design by: Please DONT drink and drive!!! Anna (SydneyGirl)

Precursor

The 1987 black comedy Withnail and I is an early example of a drinking game being tied to a film or television show [7]. There are several sites, including DrinkWiki [2] and Barmeister.com [3] which aggregate the rules of TV-based drinking games. Newer blogs with sections devoted to Drinking Games, like the Drunken Moogle, often combine the image and text format for the games they invent. [8]

Spread

In 2008, shareable images of drinking game instructions appeared on several different publications and blogs. On October 15th, 2008 The Gray Flannel Suit posted an article about playing a drinking game to go along with the show Little People, Big World (shown below, left), illustrated by an image of the rules of the game transposed on a publicity shot from the show [5]. On November 8th, 2008, New Zealand culture site Throng created a similar image to explain the rules of a drinking game based in the 2008 New Zealand presidential election[6] (shown below, right).


little people BIG DRINKING GAME Amy says "fustrated" - TAKE 1 DRINK "Matt says "'you know" TAKE 1 SIP "Matt ropes one of his friends/indentured servants into performing manual labor TAKE 1 DRINK Matt or Amy bitch about their finances in one scene, then start plan ning for a major vacation or building project in another TAKE 2 DRINKS Jacob injures himself and/or cries TAKE 1 DRINK Amy lobs a passive-aggressive comment at Matt TAKE 1 DRINK Jeremy's haircut changes from one scene to the next TAKE 2 DRINKS Matt turns a situation involving one of his kids into a story about himself and his upbringing -TAKE 2 DRINKS Clumsy and obvious product placement-TAKE 1 SHOT A soccer ball makes an appearance TAKE 1 SIP *A family member interacts with Rocky the dog for more than 30 consecutive seconds DRINK THE BOTTLE Matt micromanages one of his kids' projects TAKE 1 DRINK www.grayflannelsuit.net   The Bill and Ben Party 2008 Election Night Drinking Game While watching the election, While watching the election, take ONE drink if... CONSUME your vessel if... Helen Clark talks about trust John Key says “They've had nine years” The Bil and Ben Party is mentioned . Anyone swears on air ·Winston Peters denies anything John Campbell says "marvelous" A reporter touches their earpiece Peter Dunne's hair moves Any politiclans high five Athletes do a haka for the 4th place party The Maori Party are refered to as "kingmaker" u switch over to watch Fear Factor instead Anyone from the cannabis party look stonedTw grown men hug uncomfortably long Duncan Garner pauses dramatically Anyone speaks to Helen Clark's husband The Bill and Ben party get a vote ● John Campbell apologises for technical difnculties A reporter says "It's early days" You get told to go to decision08.co.nz Someone mentions John Key's 'Package Anyone has a deeper voice than Helen clarkA politician eries Winston Peters mentions The Herald A promo plays saying Pulp Sport is on Friday 9.30 Helen Clark trips, slips or falls over ● someone says "we're crossing live" Anyone goes into coalition with NZ First The National Party mention one of their policies You are finding Helen Clark mildly attractive While watching the election, take Two drinks if... Over the next three years, DRINK CONSTANTLYif.. The Bill and Ben Party are elected John Campbell stutters They cut live to Helen Clark's house ·Winston comes across smarmy .Areporter is unawre they are live on air ●Party supporters wave stupidly in the back of shot Rodney Hide talks about dancing Anyone mentions owen Glenn Helen Clark does a peace sign John Campbell slaps his desk ● Jeanette Fitzsimons hugs a tree or plant Rodney Hide wears his yellow Jacket John Key contradicts himselr Anyone mentions the name of Jim Anderton's party BILL & BEN PUTTING THE PARTY BACK IN POLITICAL PARTY You kcnow the name of Jim Anderton's partyB&B Labour mention John Key's twin, John Anyone says too close to call" This Drinkin! 0ame ta Authortsed by Anay Robinson, 15 wast End Road,嚚erno llay, Auckland

Show Drinking Game images spread in tandem with the television seasons, peaking during premiers, sweeps weeks, award shows, and series finales, when people often gather for themed parties. In addition to fan-created images, many TV Drinking Games are created by the promotional teams of television shows or publications. After sporadic creation throughout the early 2000s, several separate images became popular concurrently in the second half of 2011, coinciding with the premiere season. On October 27, 2011, Funny or Die blogger YouAreNowDrunk created and posted "Community Season 3-I-N-G-O"[9], a Bingo-like TV drinking game based on an episode of American TV sitcom Community. Some more recent popular examples include the Adventure Time Drinking Game posted on FunnyJunk, which received 17,363 views,[10] and Tumblr user keefaction's Hannibal drinking game, posted on February 20th, 2014, which received 15,038 notes [11].

Various Examples

Shark Week Drinking Game 1. Any time someone is referred to as a "shark expert 2. Anyone speaks with an Australian accent 3. Someone gives advice on how to survive a shark attack 4. Any time you hear the Jaws theme music 5. Reenactment of an attacik 6. Anyone gets submerged in a steel cage 7. You see a shark caught or trapped 7. Someone dies 2 sips 1 sip 2 sips 3 sips 2 sips 3 sips 2 sips Finish your drink Begin drinking when any shark becomes airborne, don't stop until it is all the way back in the water. how met your mother Drink When 1. Barney mentions how awesome he is 2. Marshall and Lily call each other pet names. 3. Ted thinks somebody is "the one. 4. Ted gets dumped 5. Robin mentions Canada 6. Anyone mentions their career 7. Barney talks about suits. TAKE A M------------ SHOT WHEN: 1. Robin changes jobs. 2. Lily and Marshall fight. 3. Someone "eats a sandwich 4. Something is legen-wait for it-dary 5. Robin Sparkes. 'Nuff said **Take 3 shots if Barney is NOT wearing a suit.** CHRISTMAS MOVIE Drinking Gam e TAKE 1 shot If in the main character is a single mom or dad 1 drink Each time someone cries 1 drink Everytime someone says "Merry Christmas 1 drink Whenever someone doubts the existance of Santa. 1 shot Whenever someone realizes Santa is redl 1 drink Whenever someone kisses. 2 drinks Whenever there is a obnoxious, rich lexlboyfriend 2 drinks If there is a estranged/drug addicted sibling/friend 1 drink Everytime there is a clearly fake background Finish that drink: Everytime it starts to snow Finish that drink: If a child or animal save the day GIVE 1 drink Everytime you spot a Santa hat 1 drink Each time you spot a Christmas tree 2 drinks Each time you spot a Nativity Scence www.butfirstcoffeebloa.com The Pinterest Drinking Game Take a drink every time you see Anything with a mustache 1 drink A barn wedding 1 drink Cake batter anything 2 drinks Lips with sugar on them -1 drink A girl showing off her abs -1 drink The words “Keep calm”-1 drink A DIY shredded T-shirt 2 drinks 1 drink Robert Pattinson -1 drink A girl whose thighs don't touch wearing cut-off shorts 2 drinks Cake pops - 1 drink A vintage engagement ring- Beachy waves made with a flat iron 2 drinks Hands making a heart on a pregnant belly - 1 drink Anyone in a wedding party wearing Converse or sunglasses 1 drink Anything edible threaded onto a stick - 2 drinks crockpot recipe 1 drink A sappy quote about love -1 drink A baby pig 1 drink Homemade laundry detergent 1 drink A bride wearing cowboy boots 1 drink Kale anything 1 drink Melted crayons -1 drink A smoky eye-1 drink A baby in a tutu 1 drink Food gifts in jars Braids 1 drink Anything ombre 1 drink Ryan Gosling - 1 drink A fashion blogger standing 1 drink pigeon-toed - 2 drinks A bag of chocolate chips sealed with the cut-off top of a plastic soda bottle -1 drink Anyone wrapped in Christmas lights 2 drinks wtfpinterest.com DRINKInG Game Take a shot every time: Archer shouts out "Lana! Lana! Lanaaaaaa!" Mallory takes a sip of alcohol Someone says "sploosh!" A joke is made about Lana's hands A gun is fired Archer says "literally" Someone has sex Cheryl says "duuuh" Archer says "phrasing!" THE UNOFFICIAL◇ IGN PLAYSTATION 4 ANNOUNCEMENT DRINKING GAME! IF JACK TRETTON SAYS: IM HAPPY TO ANNOUNCE "THE FUTURE FOR THE FANS CUTTING-EDGE TECHNOLOGY FOR YOU... AND YOUR FRIENDS SIP YOUR BEER IF KAZ HIRAI SAYS WE VE BEEN HARD AT WORK"TRULY INNOVATIVE ALWAYS CONNECTED" "FULLY IMMERSIVE" "NEVER STOP PLAYING SIP YOUR WINE IF ANY OF THESE GAMES ARE MENTIONED: LITTLEBIGPLANET 3 KILLZONE 4 UNCHARTED 4 FINAL FANTASY RIDGE RACER GRAN TURISMO 6 INFAMOUS 3 METAL GEAR SOLID DO A SHOT IF ANY OF THESE TECH SPECS ARE MENTIONED CLOUD-BASED GAMING IMPROVED PROCESSING POWER 100GB BLU-RAY TOUCHPAD INTERFACE 4K OUTPUT CHUG HALF A BEER IF ANY OF THESE FEATURES ARE MENTIONED: nOBACKWARDS COMPATIBILITY PLAYSTATION PLUS IMPROVED MOVE HOME ENTERTAINMENT SYSTEM YOUTUBE STREAMING CHUG A GLASS OF WINE IF PLAYSTATION HOME IS MENTIONED: 0 AT ALL DRINK EVERYTHING IGN ENCOURAGES YOU TO DRINK RESPONSIBLY ESPECIALLY ON WEDNESDAYS

Search Interest

External References

[1] What Culture – 9 Drinking Games People Were Playing Centuries Ago

[2] Drink Wiki – Category: TV shows

[3] BarMeister – Category: TV/Movie

[4] GilmoreGirls.org- Gilmore Girls Drinking Game / 6-28-2006

[5] Grey Flannel Suit – Little People, Big World Drinking Game 10/15/2008

[6] Throng – The Bill Ben Party Election Night Drinking Game / 11/5/2008

[7] Wikipedia – Withnail and I: Legacy / Added on 2-1-2014

[8] Tumblr – The Drunken Moogle – Category: Drinking Games / First post 10/9/2009

[9] FunnyOrDie – The Community Drinking Game / 10-27-2011

[10] FunnyJunk.com – Adventure Time Drinking Game 11-25-2011

[11] Tumblr – NBC's Hannibal Drinking Game! / 2-20-2014

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