Sixty percent of the time, this drinking game works every time. Anchorman is endlessly quotable, which makes it a perfect watch-along. Keep it classy, San Diego, and drink your way through the finest newsroom in 1970s television.
Anchorman Drinking Game at a glance
| What | Details |
|---|---|
| Players | 1 or more |
| You need | The show or film, and drinks |
| Best for | Movie night, a rewatch, a box-set binge |
| Type | Watch-along trigger game |
What you will need to play
You do not need much to get going, but a few cheap staples make the night run smoother. Here is the kit we reach for.
How it works
Put the film on, agree the triggers, and drink whenever Ron and the crew deliver. The quotes come fast, so pace yourself.
Take a drink every time…
- Ron says “stay classy”
- Someone names the news team
- Brick says something baffling
- A character quotes a fake statistic
- Ron plays the jazz flute
- Someone mentions Sex Panther or scotch
- The news teams brawl
Finish your drink when…
- Baxter the dog does something heroic
- Ron shouts “I love lamp”
Pro tips
- Agree the rules before you press play. No arguing over what counts once it is rolling.
- Go easy on the common triggers. If something happens every scene, make it a sip.
- Have water on hand. A full film is a long session, pace yourself.
Stay classy, and drink every time Ron loses his cool.
Pros and cons
- Short film, so a manageable session
- Quotes land constantly
- A cult classic everyone enjoys
- Triggers come so fast you must keep pours tiny
- One-film game, so it ends quickly
What you need to play
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Frequently asked questions
How do you play the Anchorman drinking game?
Agree the triggers first, then drink on the famous quotes: ‘stay classy’, the news-team roll call, Brick’s non-sequiturs and any fake statistic. Finish your drink for ‘I love lamp’.
Is Anchorman a good film for a drinking game?
Yes, because it is short and packed with quotable lines. The triggers land constantly, so keep the pours small.
