Drinking Game for The West Wing, created by beyonceclintonknopezieglergatsby
(original post here).
General rules:
One sip when:
- Someone is 'nicknamed'
- There is flirting (explicit or implicit)
- A character takes a sip of their drink
- Someone's name is shouted
- The policy or strategy is over your head
Five sips if:
- A bill is referred to by number
- President Bartlet "flips" on his jacket
- Someone is dressed in casual clothes
- Any time there is trivia
- Something is called a "thing"
- "What's next?"
Finish your drink if:
- There is a hug or series of hugs
- A key vote is won
- Something is explained for expository purposes
- You cry one or more tears
- Toby smiles
Take a shot when:
- You can identify a guest star before your friends
- Most of the cast is together in a "family" scene
- You miss Aaron Sorkin (seasons 5-7 specifically)
- (If you hate your liver) The title of the episode is mentioned, specifically the episode "In The Room"
Character-specific rule sets:
President Bartlet
One sip if he:
- Monologues for more than 30 seconds
- Over-reacts in the situation room
- Does economic-y things
Take a shot if he:
- Acts like a father to his staff
- Exhibits symptoms of MS
- Asserts his authority as president
Leo Mc Garry
One sip if:
- He grins adorably
- He calls someone 'kid'
- A reference, however vague, is made to his alcoholism/drug abuse
Take a shot if he:
- Teaches an amazing, important life lesson
- Gives a motivational speech
- Gets upset about Lord John Marbury
Josh Lyman
One sip if he:
- Has UST with Donna or Sam
- Has the backpack visible
- Talks about his family/past
Take a shot if he:
- Dramatically flips his phone shut
- Crosses the line with Leo or the President
- Has 'a moment' with Donna
CJ Cregg
One sip if she:
- Has 'a moment' with Toby, Sam, or Josh
- Is flirty with the press corps
- Is the most passionate person in the room
Take a shot if she:
- Sings/lip-syncs/dances
- Kisses Danny
- Is yelled at for being underinformed
Toby Ziegler
One sip if he:
- Bounces the pink ball
- Chews on something
- Writes out loud
Take a shot if he:
- Cries
- Passionately takes the moral high ground
- Has severe writer's block
Sam Seaborn
One sip if he:
- Mentions sailing/boats
- Makes a sports reference
- Is overly idealistic
- Talks about Princeston
Take a shot if he:
- Comes up with something inspirational on the fly
- Acts like Donna/Charlie's big brother
- Gets engaged or talks about his ex-fiancee
Will Bailey
One sip if he:
- Defends the vice president
- Speaks in a high-pitched voice when flustered
- Mentions or appears with his sister
Take a shot if:
- You realize he isn't quite Sam
- He controls the weather
- He impresses/satisfies Toby
Donna Moss
One sip if she:
- Is smarter/more put-together than Josh
- Goes on a date
- Says something folksy/mid-western
Take a shot if she:
- Is overtly emotional towards Josh
- Appears in formal wear
- Reaffirms her US citizenship
Charlie Young
One sip if he:
- Sasses the president
- Talks about his mom/sister
- Is in awe of the senior staff/democracy
Take a shot if he:
- Pranks CJ
- Has to get involved with someone's personal life
- Openly pines over Zoe
