The Olympics are a time for us to come together as a nation as we cheer on our athletes. It's also a time for us to do what we Americans do best: drink.
The 2022 Winter Olympics are here! And in honor of this year's competition, we've put together The Ultimate 2022 Winter Olympics Drinking Game, so you can have a little friendly competition of your own. So grab some of your closest friends and get ready to go for the gold!
*Disclaimer: Our Community Now does not support binge drinking or underage drinking. Please drink responsibly and know your limitations.*
The Ultimate 2022 Winter Olympics Drinking Game:
Bronze Medal | Take One Drink If ...
- A U.S. athlete has made three (or more) Olympic appearances
- An athlete cries on the podium
- A snowboarder says "stoked" in an interview
- An athlete's parents are shown
- An athlete makes a statement by wearing something in support of a political cause
- Tonya Harding and Nancy Kerrigan are mentioned (including I, Tonya)
- The real Olympic theme is played
- A modern variation of the Olympic theme is played
Silver Medal | Take Two Drinks If ...
- An announcer mispronounces a foreign athlete's name
- An NBC announcer invites you to "share a moment with the world"
- An athlete is over 40 years old
- An athlete is referred to as a "hometown hero"
- Jamaican bobsled team is mentioned (includes Cool Runnings)
- Any mention that an athlete failed to qualify
- Any mention of biathlon
Gold Medal | Take Three Drinks If ...
- An athlete is under 18 years old
- An ice skating announcer uses the word "twizzle"
- An NBC announcer promises to "get up close and personal" with an athlete
- An athlete falls
- An audience member is holding the American flag
- Any mention of an athlete's inspiring story of overcoming adversity or family struggles
Are there any rules we should add? Also, how are you celebrating the Winter Olympics this year? Let us know in the comments below. Let the games (and drinking) begin!
