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

Isabella Martin Student Contributor, University of Chicago
This article is written by a student writer from the Spoon University at U Chicago chapter and does not reflect the views of Spoon University.

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).