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newsradio central > drinking game [Credits] [Instructions] [The Game] Credits: Created and written by: The Newsradio Newsgroup Formatted by: Onedergirl Instructions: Using juice, soda, (or if you've a mind to it and are of legal age, the alcoholic beverage of your choice), watch an episode of NewsRadio and . . . The NewsRadio Drinking Game I. Dave Nelson. Take a sip when: -Dave sips his coffee. -Beth calls Dave "boss". -Dave's mom is mentioned by anyone other than Jimmy -Dave goes bitchcakes. -Someone does a "Geek Check" on Dave. -A reference is made to Dave's boyishness. -Wisconsin is mentioned. -Dave reveals his *darker side* (PURE Evil!). -Dave complains about the budget -Dave and Lisa kiss in Dave's office Take Two sips when: -Dave's Canadian background is mentioned -One of Dave's unusual talents (a capella singing, knife-throwing, tap dancing, etc.) -Dave refers to Star Wars, Star Trek or Green Acres -Lisa slaps Dave -Two sips if, when Jimmy greets Dave with the first line of a song, Dave responds with the next line Chug when: -Dave mentions his own boyishness -Anyone besides Beth calls Dave "boss". II. Bill McNeil Take a sip when: -Bill insults/makes fun of Dave. -Bill plays the piano. -Bill smokes. -Bill says "Good times". -Bill shares inaccurate historical information. -Bill makes a comment about Dave and Lisa's relationship. -Bill claims stale/rotten food is just like his mother used to make. -The "McNeal Perspective" or the "Real Deal" is mentioned. -Bill makes any sort of sexual innuendo. -Bill states how he wields more power around WNYX. -Bill says, "Daaaaaaamnnnn!" -Bill refers to Dave as "little guy" (as in "Look at the poor little guy!") -Bill invents a new word. -We hear Bill or Catherine on air -Bill calls Matthew "Spaz" -Bill says "WYNX news time ". Take two sips when: -Bill uses the word "assload" -Bill calls anyone "sir," (as in, "you, sir, are" or "unhand me, good sir!") -Bill mentions a crazy girlfriend -Bill refers to his family's uh, unorthodox, behavior. Chug when: -Bill insults another staff member (other than Dave) -Bill says "kudos." -Bill talks of his family's unorthodox behavior and follows it with "Good times . . . ." -Anyone hits Bill -Anyone but Bill says "sir" to anyone other than Jimmy III. Catherine Duke Take a sip when: -Catherine slaps Joe -Catherine calls someone "honey". -Catherine flirts with a man, only to put them in their place. -Someone mentions Catherine after she left the show. -We hear Bill or Catherine on air -Catherine calls anyone "sweetie." Take two sips: -Catherine's cleavage is particularly evident -If Catherine calls Joe sweetie. IV. Beth Take a sip when: -One sip the first time you see Beth chewing her gum in the episode -Beth blows a bubble. -Beth says, "WhatEVER." -Beth mentions how broke she is. -Beth refers to her boyfriends, dates, men in general, etc. -An episdoe is Vicki-less due to a movie. -Beth lifts both her hands and wiggles them for emphasis (you know, the Beth Gesture) -Beth's outfit is unusual, even for her standards Take two sips: -If you actually see the gum (outside of her mouth) -Beth's midriff is bare Chug if: -Beth's outfit is actually remarked upon (or someone gives a double-take) V. Matthew Brock Take a sip when: -Matthew talks about unicorns, dwarfs, hobbits, gnomes, wizards, rainbows or Dilbert. -Matthew does something only for Bill. -Matthew cries. -Matthew mentions computer solitare. -Matthew breaks anything -Matthew falls Take two sips when: -Matthew is about to fallbut doesn't! (But only one sip if three seconds later, he falls for real.) -Anyone besides Bill calls Matthew "Spaz" Chug when: -Matthew expresses any sort of behavior towards Bill that is not completely worshipful. -Matthew's girlfriend appears. -The opening credits start WITHOUT Matthew falling down. -Matthew "gets some" VI. Jimmy James Take a sip when: -Jimmy mentions his billionaire status. -Jimmy talks about Dave's mother. -After Jimmy mentions a conspiracy, Dave ignores what he said and smiles. -After Jimmy mentions a conspiracy, Lisa questions him about his statement and Jimmy runs away. -Jimmy make a reference to porn. -Jimmy says "Hi People!" -Jimmy calls a press conference. -Jimmy name-drops. -Jimmy complains about the budget -Jimmy enters Dave's office and greets him with a line from a song -Jimmy eats a cracker -Jimmy starts to deliver a clich� but finishes it with his own twist (enigmasmothered in secret sauce) -Jimmy is called "Jimmy" to his face -Jimmy refers to his wife candidate list Take two sips when: -Jimmy refers to a conspiracy or political cover-up no one yet realizes is a conspiracy or political cover-up (Area 52, Moon landing, etc.) -Jimmy drinks out of anything other than a regular cup -Jimmy passes the cracker to someone else, who then avoids eating it -Jimmy refers to his dogs -Jimmy is called "Jimmy" to his face by anyone other than Bill or Catherine -Jimmy refers to removing someone from his wife candidate list -Jimmy mentions his fixation on Dave's mom Chug when: -Jimmy reveals his own role in some political cover-up (i.e., Deep Throat, Whitewater, Balloongate) -Chug the whole damn bottle when Jimmy mentions another company he owns. -Jimmy calls anyone "bastard." -Anyone calls Jimmy "Jimbo." -We see an actual wife candidate -Jimmy calls Dave "Pumpkin" VII. Joe (I didn't know your name was) Garelli Take a sip when: -Joe says "dude". -Joe refers to a conspiracy or political cover-up -Joe's duct tape is mentioned. -Someone says, "Your last name is Garelli?" -Joe hits on Lisa, or Catherine. -The big window in Dave's office is broken. -You see Joe shirtless. -Joe says "bogus" Take two sips when: -Joe says "*totally* bogus" Chug when: -Joe breaks Dave's window, & says "I'll fix that." VIII. Lisa Miller Take a sip when: -Lisa says something mathematical. -Lisa goes bitchcakes. -Lisa goes bitchcakes and then gets turned on by it. -Lisa thinks she's going to get fired. -Lisa mentions academic achievements (or SATs). -ANYBODY hits on Lisa. -Lisa claps to get Matthew's attention. -Lisa loses her shirt (or wears Beths' clothes). -Lisa and Dave kiss in Dave's office Take Two sips when: -Lisa mentions Dave's boyishness -Lisa slaps Dave -Lisa refers to the fact that she never watched TV as a child. Chug when: -Lisa refers to the fact that she never watched TV as a child, then contradicts this by knowing about Fat Albert IX. Walt Take a sip when: -Walt calls Lisa a beautiful lady. -A reference is made to Walt's beauty. -Walt sucks up to Dave. X. WNYX in general Take a sip when: -Anyone says "Bababooey". -A reference is made to the extras/non-core group of workers. (You know what I'm talking about? Like when Jimmy says he hired a bunch of people to spy on everyone and then he tells them they can go home and every extra walks off the set?) -No one knows the name of an extra. -You see anyone actually doing their job. -Any Shaft reference! -A Saturday Night Live alum shows up. -You notice that Dave and Bill have the same hair color. -Whenever you see one of the characters in their apartments. -Something blows up. -Any reference to homoerotic tension between Matthew and Bill. -Someone is taking a nap on the couch in Dave's office. -An episode goes by and there's no mention of any actual news -Anyone uses the word "ass." Take two sips when: -Someone has slept all night on the couch in Dave's office -Catherine says "WNYX news time ." -Take two sips when: A Ben Stiller Show alum shows up. -Two sips if we hear anyone but Bill or Catherine on air -Two sips if we actually hear someone breaking a story -Two sips if someone complains about low ratings -Two sips if anyone but Matthew "gets some." -Two sips when someone gets hurt, another person says "oh, it's nothing major," followed immediately by the ambulance clip. Chug when: -Anyone of the cast appear (or are intended to appear) naked. -A Kids in the Hall alum shows up. -One of the stories in an episode revolves around the reporting of a news event. -Anyone uses the phrase "my bitch" (or any variety of same, such as "my sweet bitches," "make me your bitch," etc.) -Someone gets hit by any food item, including a Jimmy Cracker -Chugalug if, when Jimmy and Dave greet each other with song lyrics, the studio audience actually gets the reference -Anyone but Dave refers to Star Wars, Star Trek or Green Acres -Someone we've never seen before dies. -Drink a keg if anyone is fired because of low ratings And Finally, Raise a glass in memory of Phil Hartman and drain it to its dregs. [ Back To Top ]