If you're hooked on the Olympics like I am, here's a perfect opportunity to make it even more enjoyable. Maybe you hate the Olympics, here's a way to make it digestable. This game won't involve ice cube trays, quarters, fingers on the head, or battery powered devices.
Of the 1 swig variety:
- if a World Record is broken
- if you see a sport not featuring an American athlete or team
- the event features an athlete from an African nation
- you mistype "google" when searching for "leaking goggles" on the internet
- if you find Michael Phelps hot
- if you've played any sports aired on NBC's MSNBC or USA networks
Of the 2 swig variety:
- if George Bush is spotted in the crowd
- if you find yourself whistling the Olympic anthem
- if you know the abbreviation for the Beijing Olympic organizing committee
- if you've attempted to demonstrate a gymnastic move in your living room
- if you've used TiVo to closer examine a swimmer's package
Straight to the breathalizer:
- you think you could beat an athlete in whatever sport you're watching
The Continued Life of Monkey Boy 
Will you be back after the drinking game is over?
Churlita – yes, or once I beat Rowdy Gaines in a little swim.
I wanna Play!
stop teasing now…
Why no battery-operated devices? That’s no fun.
What if you reenact the entire opening ceremonies at 3x speed?
I’m not into the summer olympics at all but this may be a good motivation…darn I wished you lived closer.
I’m sorry but George Bush always looks like such a goofball in the crowd.
And I crack up at the swimmers with all their adjustments: goggles, cap, suit. Cap, suit, goggles. Suit, goggles, cap. On and on. I start feeling like my pajamas need to be adjusted or something, I start feeling OCD.
2 swigs for each one? Damn…I’m already drunk! Especially the TiVo thing. And the whistling of the Olympic anthem. Wow. I’m pathetic.
Well I’ll be… I actually did practice a gymnastics move in my living room last night. Although it was completely on accident when I tripped over the cord of my laptop. I may have already been drunk.
I am embarrassed to admit that I have been so stressed wth work and kids, I havent turned on the olympics once so far. i know. my mom asked me the other day and i said “the olympics are on?” Apparently I dont read or watch the news either, in the summer. araugh.
This makes me want to post the Olympic drinking game I know. Either way, we will get drunk. And nothing says “I support countries coming together to showcase the best in athletics, teamwork and skill” like drinking a six pack.
I’m not playing if i can’t use a battery powered device.
Golden – have at it, the list isn’t quite complete. I’ll watch tonight and add a few more.
Chris – I’m done teasing you, it’s live… you already know this though.
Candace – reenactments mean you’re not drunk enough. Take two steps back. I guess you’re right, I should nix the battery powered device comment.
Chris – I’m as close to you as you want me to be. Turn, see, I’m over here behind the cough. No, the other couch.
Sari – yes, the swimmers are probably the most fidgety bunch. Now I know why I chewed my fingernails relentlessly as a child. That Katie Hoff chick freaks me out the most.
Sicilian Mama – you’re not pathetic, you’re in love and pregnant. Those are mutually exclusive events.
Golden – what? You were already drunk? What gives? I felt bad for the one gymnist a couple nights ago who blew her opening mount and then her floor exercise. Someone needs to keep a close watch on her.
steppingoverthejunk – next you’re going to tell me you’re not an artist and stopped drinking Starbucks coffee. Say it ain’t so.
Brandy – I know, getting drunk is a great way to enjoy athletes in their prime. Do you drink Kokanee with any regularity? If you don’t, you should.
Meno – based on my readership, I might have to revise the batter powered device one. I may have jumped the gun on it.
Now I wish I had TiVo… I’d be stuck on the 2 swig variety loop.
im done.
Oh, this sounds fun! I may have to attend AA after this…
What if I don’t think Michael Phelps is hot, but what his body can do makes me weak in the knees? Half a drink? What then? I’m a lightweight, so half a drink would probably knock me out these days anyway.
Are you using your TiVo for such examinations???
I’m so out of the Olympics loop, it’s a little embarrassing.
Wait.. was that the gymnast, or me?
Question… what about a shout out to CBC? They are broadcasting the Olympics too and the commentators aren’t nearly as obnoxious. I think you deserve a couple swigs for not including them.
Can I play if someone who watches tells me what happened? Otherwise I’m hosed. I’ve seen the Google banners for it. Does that count?
Cléa – TiVo will change your life in so many ways. It will also improve chances of getting the Speedo swimsuit fitting job. Now get cracking!
Brookem – you’re done drinking, reading this blog, watching the Olympics, what? What are you done with? I want to know.
JLee – I figured you might like based on how much you’re glued to the tv these days. It’s a nice summer diversion.
Tori – I also don’t think he’s much of a looker. He’s got a great bod, but the ears and hair leave little to be desired. You’re a lightweight aren’t you? Now start watching the swim stuff, that’s an order.
Cheryl – don’t be embarrassed, there’s still time left and they happen ever couple years. You can catch them next time around. Yes, I’m using TiVo to view stuff I never would have seen before.
Golden – how many swigs have you had?
Brandy – well I for some reason can’t get CBC stations, sucky. Even if I could, I guarantee NBC would make my satellite provider block them out. I thought the Canadian softball team was going to beat the US women, then the rain came and the US women unleashed the hounds. How’s is Peter Mansbridge?
Candace – of course you can play. I get the feeling you’re much like Tori, a lightweight and all. Funny, you’re both swimmers too.
I do not need tivo for that. No sir, am very quick for appraisals of that variety.
Otherwise the games have not really done it for me.
I would be in a constant drunken state if I played this game on a nightly basis. Do I have to take a swig every time the thought ‘Michael Phelps is hot’ crosses my mind? If so, I’d be useless in no time.
ha, not reading this blog- never. not watching the olympics. i mean, if im playing this game, i think id be lights out in no time. tivo, gymnastic moves in the livingroom, etc? yeah, partis over!
Mez – hey, the Olympics aren’t for everyone. I thought this would be a fun variety for those less interested. You’re good with quick appraisals eh? Do tell.
Jennifer – so you’re in the Michael Phelps is hot camp? It seems he’s rather polarizing. Some will argue he’s too cocky, but I dare anyone with his talent and stature not to be. It would be very hard not to be cocky. Everything you say would sound brash. He’s a stud.
Brookem – I bet you really love Ryan Lochte. It’s all about the hair and since he’s a backstroker. You’re going to ignore my blog eh? Awesome, and I will be sure to return the favor. That’s what fellow backstrokers do.
I can definitely be a lightweight, but I’m sure Tori far outstrips me in the water. I just play. 🙂
I don’t know what Michael Phelps looks like, so I don’t know whether I think he’s hot, but if he’d cocky, I’m going with “no.” Cocky (personality-wise) doesn’t do it for me. ^_^
I am drunk just reading this and I haven’t even poured a drop LOL! Oh I crack myself up! Just here to entertain! Thanks for the game!…off to play 🙂
So THAT’s what I could do with my TiVO….
You still drunk or something?
Ha Ha! I haven’t been watching the games, but now you’ve gone and made it possible for even me to enjoy them with this drinking game.
Peter’s good but you know who’s even doing better? Ron Maclean. I love that guy. More than cheese. And I love cheese a lot.
i said NOT ignoring this blog. come on now.
Candace – I have no clue what you mean by “outstripping you in the water”. Please do tell. I’m glad you’re so connected with current happenings.
BallerinaGirl – I know you’re hooked on the Olympics. They’re quite addicting. Stay sober no matter what occurs.
Princess Exraordinaire – yes, that’s how TiVo was meant to be used. Now get on it and play.
Sicilian Mama – nope, Melvin almost had to make another appearance. Lucky you he didn’t.
Diane Mandy – well you’ve clearly been spending a bit too much time in that MINI of yours. They are fun cars.
Brandy – I must research the man of your affection. His name oozes Canadian.
Brookem – I’m not ignoring this blog, just got wrapped up in some stuff.
When I was 19 I lived in an old Victorian with a big porch that was on a pretty steep hill and on a main arterial. My friend Amy and I made up this drinking game where we would sit out on the porch and have to drink each time someone downshifted driving up the hill. It was also a one-way street so if someone drove down the wrong way you had to drink a whole beer. We got pretty hammered on that porch that summer. Good cheap fun.
Neece – hello and welcome to my blog. This is a pretty clever drinking game you devised with your friend. Sometimes it’s games like this which keep summers interesting. I love the wrong way down a one way idea. Cheap fun is the only way to go.