Line #1 DrinkingGame/TheWestWing


1	Drinking Game for Series/TheWestWing, created by [[http://beyonceclintonknopezieglergatsby.tumblr.com/ beyonceclintonknopezieglergatsby]] (original post [[http://beyonceclintonknopezieglergatsby.tumblr.com/post/46130140284/my-nights-work here]]).
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5	General rules:
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7	'''One sip''' when:
8	* Someone is 'nicknamed'
9	* There is flirting (explicit or implicit)
10	* A character takes a sip of ''their'' drink
11	* Someone's name is shouted
12	* The policy or strategy is over your head
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14	'''Five sips''' if:
15	* A bill is referred to by number
16	* President Bartlet "flips" on his jacket
17	* Someone is dressed in casual clothes
18	* Any time there is trivia
19	* Something is called a "thing"
20	* "What's next?"
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22	'''Finish your drink''' if:
23	* There is a hug or series of hugs
24	* A key vote is won
25	* Something is explained for expository purposes
26	* You cry one or more tears
27	* Toby smiles
28
29	'''Take a shot''' when:
30	* You can identify a guest star before your friends
31	* Most of the cast is together in a "family" scene
32	* You miss Creator/AaronSorkin (seasons 5-7 specifically)
33	* (If you hate your liver) The title of the episode is mentioned, specifically the episode "In The Room"
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35	Character-specific rule sets:
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37	[[folder:President Bartlet]]
38	'''One sip''' if he:
39	* Monologues for more than 30 seconds
40	* Over-reacts in the situation room
41	* Does economic-y things
42
43	'''Take a shot''' if he:
44	* Acts like a father to his staff
45	* Exhibits symptoms of MS
46	* Asserts his authority as president
47	[[/folder]]
48
49	[[folder:Leo McGarry]]
50	'''One sip''' if:
51	* He grins adorably
52	* He calls someone 'kid'
53	* A reference, however vague, is made to his alcoholism/drug abuse
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55	'''Take a shot''' if he:
56	* Teaches an amazing, important life lesson
57	* Gives a motivational speech
58	* Gets upset about Lord John Marbury
59	[[/folder]]
60
61	[[folder:Josh Lyman]]
62	'''One sip''' if he:
63	* Has UST with Donna or Sam
64	* Has the backpack visible
65	* Talks about his family/past
66
67	'''Take a shot''' if he:
68	* Dramatically flips his phone shut
69	* Crosses the line with Leo or the President
70	* Has 'a moment' with Donna
71	[[/folder]]
72
73	[[folder: CJ Cregg]]
74	'''One sip''' if she:
75	* Has 'a moment' with Toby, Sam, or Josh
76	* Is flirty with the press corps
77	* Is the most passionate person in the room
78
79	'''Take a shot''' if she:
80	* Sings/lip-syncs/dances
81	* Kisses Danny
82	* Is yelled at for being underinformed
83	[[/folder]]
84
85	[[folder:Toby Ziegler]]
86	'''One sip''' if he:
87	* Bounces the pink ball
88	* Chews on something
89	* Writes out loud
90
91	'''Take a shot''' if he:
92	* Cries
93	* Passionately takes the moral high ground
94	* Has severe writer's block
95	[[/folder]]
96
97	[[folder:Sam Seaborn]]
98	'''One sip''' if he:
99	* Mentions sailing/boats
100	* Makes a sports reference
101	* Is overly idealistic
102	* Talks about Princeston
103
104	'''Take a shot''' if he:
105	* Comes up with something inspirational on the fly
106	* Acts like Donna/Charlie's big brother
107	* Gets engaged or talks about his ex-fiancee
108	[[/folder]]
109
110	[[folder:Will Bailey]]
111	'''One sip''' if he:
112	* Defends the vice president
113	* Speaks in a high-pitched voice when flustered
114	* Mentions or appears with his sister
115
116	'''Take a shot''' if:
117	* You realize he isn't quite Sam
118	* He controls the weather
119	* He impresses/satisfies Toby
120	[[/folder]]
121
122	[[folder:Donna Moss]]
123	'''One sip''' if she:
124	* Is smarter/more put-together than Josh
125	* Goes on a date
126	* Says something folksy/mid-western
127
128	'''Take a shot''' if she:
129	* Is overtly emotional towards Josh
130	* Appears in formal wear
131	* Reaffirms her US citizenship
132	[[/folder]]
133
134	[[folder:Charlie Young]]
135	'''One sip''' if he:
136	* Sasses the president
137	* Talks about his mom/sister
138	* Is in awe of the senior staff/democracy
139
140	'''Take a shot''' if he:
141	* Pranks CJ
142	* Has to get involved with someone's personal life
143	* Openly pines over Zoe

Context DrinkingGame / TheWestWing