The Thanksgiving Drinking Game I'll Be Playing

Let's be honest. Thanksgiving can be rough. It's the first major holiday where the whole family gets together to do nothing but eat for an ENTIRE day since maybe Easter (but definitely New Year's). And when you've gained 10 lbs, have an entry-level job, and are pretty much broke, what's a girl to do?

Bring in: the ultimate Thanksgiving drinking game. I made this one myself, too, so if you think you know what you're doing, you're wrong. Read on and DO try this at home.

An early start might be necessary

Units of Conversion: 1 shot of hard liquor = 1 can of cheap beer (read: Keystone, Coors Light, Bud Light) = 1 swig of mid-range/microbrew beer

Drink up when:

• When the host asks you to take off your shoes
• A family member kisses you on the lips
• Someone announces that they're grabbing seconds
• Someone announces that they're grabbing thirds
• You're asked about your job
• You're asked about your relationship (or lack thereof)
• A comment about your weight is made

For the hardcore, take a drink whenever:

• Someone winks at you
• Someone says, "GOBBLE GOBBLE"
• You are interrupted mid-sentence by a family member
• A conversation ends in awkward silence
• Someone mentions unbuttons their pants
• Someone actually unbuttons their pants
• Someone puts football on the TV
• Someone changes the channel
• You finish a plate of food (and you know there will be many...)
• Someone says they'll have to work out/go on a diet
• Each time you eat a different dessert
• Someone starts a political rant
• Someone falls asleep on the couch
• Someone announces that they are leaving
• Someone says THANK YOU

Alright! I am thinking that's going to keep you fairly wasted for most of Thursday. Happy Thanksgiving; may your buzz live long and prosper.