I’ll admit, I was a latecomer to the “Riverdale” series. After seeing people talk about it online and hearing my coworkers gush about how great it was, I finally gave in and watched an episode. Then another. And another. And eventually, I had watched the entire first season in a weekend. I caught up with the second season over the course of the next week.
It’s everything I hate IRL—cheesy lines, teen angst, and bad parenting. But somehow the hot cast (read: Cole Sprouse and KJ Apa) make it all worthwhile. The only thing that would make this show better would be watching with a milkshake from Pop’s, or more tangible, but equally delicious in a stressful situation, a stiff drink. Here’s the ultimate “Riverdale” drinking game for when the you want to kick the drama up a notch.
Take a Sip When:
Veronica says “Archiekins”
Well, it’s better than “Daddykins.”
Betty leads an investigation
Girl, I appreciate your drive.
Josie sings a song with the Pussycats or alone
She may the Zayn of the group.
Cheryl mourns for Jason, or talks about him in a longingly (read: kinda weird) way
All I’ll say is that I don’t talk about my brother like this.
Veronica talks about her past life in NYC
We get it. It was a cool life.
Polly returns home
It’s about damn time!
Jughead defies his father’s requests
Whether it’s becoming a Serpent or talking with a certain lawyer, he can’t seem to listen.
Alice Cooper struts her stuff into the scene
She definitely knows how to enter a room.
Kevin speaks some truth
Sometimes they’re hard truths, and other times it’s just what we’re all thinking.
Jughead references a classic book or movie
For being a terrible listener, he sure has a good memory.
Fred gives Archie advice
Um, can Fred give me some advice on my dating life?
Betty sheds some tears
Plain and simple, Betty has had a difficult time, especially in Season 2.
Finish Your Drink When:
The gang has a milkshake at Pop’s Chock’lit Shoppe
Or a burger, cheesy fries, onion rings, etc.
Fog rises for no apparent reason
Pretty sure upstate New York is not this foggy.
Dark Betty comes out
I freaking love “Dark Betty,” but sometimes it’s a little uncomfortable (i.e. the Serpent Dance)
The Lodges mention “the plan”
Whatever this plan is, I have a feeling it’s not good.
Someone mentions the Black Hood
Seriously, I’m done with this dude.
Take a Shot When:
Jughead and Betty kiss
I am team #Bughead.
We see Archie’s abs
It’s so hot in here, it nearly burns (like a shot).
Tensions rise between the Northside and the Serpents
Will there or won’t there be a riot?
If you did this with a homemade milkshake (or ordered one from Shake Shack), props to you. Instead of taking a shot, take a big gulp. The brain freeze might actually be better than the burn. But relax—nothing burns as bad as an insult from Cheryl Blossom.
#SpoonTip: Please drink responsibly! Spoon University does not support binge drinking, underage drinking, or the use of jingle jangle.