Once again merging work and pleasure points in my life: It's the TV News Drinking Game. Like I need a game to help me drink after a day on the job...
The rules?
This game can be played during any program produced by a network, cable, or local news operation. The term “anchor” refers to any person involved in the live on-camera, in-studio presentation of a newscast, (ie. news, weather and sports people, on-set reporters, etc.) Of course, know when to say "when." Don't drink and drive. As always, no wagering.
Among the many triggers, forced drinks can be incurred whenever:
*An anchor mentions the name of his/her network/station. TWICE if an anchor mentions the name of another network/station.*A microphone flag from another station appears on the air.
TWICE if a reporter or anchor from another station appears on the air.*An anchor pretends to sort through papers on the desk.
* A news anchor is chroma-keyed in front of anything.
* An anchor laughs.
* A generic network liveshot is attempted. TWICE if it takes more than five seconds for the network reporter to start talking.
* The anchor thanks the network reporter after the liveshot.
* Video of fat people shot only from the neck down is shown.
* An anchor or reporter says, medical breakthrough, high tech, fighting for/clinging to life, a family left homeless, or a parent’s worst nightmare.
* You hear someone who is not normally on-camera. (ie. floor directors, camera people, station guests) TWICE if you see someone who is not normally on-camera. (bump shots count)
* Anyone appearing on-camera is not fully clothed. (not necessarily talent. people behind liveshots count)* An on-air person is refered to only as a letter or series of letters. (ie. Mr. G, A.J.)
* You hear the words Live, Big Board Sports, AccuWeather, Team Coverage, or Exclusive.
* An anchor or reporter says the name of a body part that normally is not discussed in polite mixed company.
* An interview or standup is conducted in front of a bookcase.