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Play This Drinking Game To “Diners, Drive-Ins, and Dives” To Truly Experience Flavortown

This article is written by a student writer from the Spoon University at U Chicago chapter.

January’s almost done, and if you’re like me, you’ve probably broken your new year’s resolution.  Even if you haven’t, you deserve a break.  And there’s no better way to say “fuck it” to healthy food and the gym than by eating while watching a show about eating.  

Whether you watch Diners, Drive-Ins and Dives ironically — Guy Fieri wears his sunglasses BACKWARDS for fuck’s sake — or watch it for the food porn, you’re bound to have a good time when playing this drinking game.  I highly suggest playing this game with a few people and also suggest wearing your best “eating pants.” In the words of the distinguished Mr. Fieri, “You’re takin’ the gobble full throttle!” 

Step 1: Acquire some alcohol and some really, really unhealthy food 

Some delectable pairings include:

Vodka and Fried Chicken

Jack Daniels and Pizza

Step 2: Acquire some Diners, Drive-Ins, and Dives

Ever since Netflix decided to get rid of its Food Network shows, this step has become a bit tougher. Luckily, the internet has the answer to everything. Onwatchseries (use Gorillavid or vidto.me) has links for almost every episode.  

If you’re picky about ratings, Graph TV is a helpful website.  If you’re not picky, I suggest choosing anything with “meat” in the title if you want A+ food porn and either “Righteous Bites” or “Flavortown Faves” if you want to get really drunk.

Step 3: Start Playing

FINISH YOUR DRINK:

1) Every time Guy describes an item as “righteous” or “gangsta.”

2) Any time he says, “Holy Moley!”

3) If, by good fortune, the following quotes come up: 

“Peace, love, taco grease.”

“I’m driving the bus to Flavortown.” 

“Short of screaming hot Thai food, everything can be suitable for kids, too!” 

(For a longer list, check out shitguyfierisays, AKA the only pure thing left in this world.)

TAKE A SIP

1) When he eats:

Warning: HE EATS A LOT.  For a fun time, take a bite of food every time he takes a bite of food, and take a sip every time he tastes a new item. So, if he takes 8 bites of a cheeseburger, you only need to drink once, but you need to take 8 bites of food.

2) If someone says, “That’s all she wrote” in reference to a grandma or mother’s recipe… 

Apparently if you make it onto Triple D, you have to feature a recipe from your grandmother? This rule was made once my friend pointed out that in the 2 episodes we’d watched, the restaurant owners had uttered this phrase three times. If so, then it’s only right that we should drink in honor of Grandma…

TAKE A SHOT

1) If Guy says, “FLAVORTOWN!”

Maybe if you’re drunk enough, you’ll understand the inner workings of Guy Fieri and the genius that Flavortown is.  It’s worth a try. 

2) If he says, “Holy [delicious food], Batman!

The best Guy Fieri quote of them all.  

With these guidelines, you’ll be rolling out and on your way to Flavortown. 

FOR A PREGAME

Watch this video and drink every time you feel both sad and hungry:

I love baking and by baking I mean guilting people into buying $4 lemon bars.  Also Guy Fieri's biggest fan (maybe).