The Touched By an Angel Mid-Fourth Season 'Drinking Game'

By Finabair, Amy Hull, Shari Ramseur, Ann Larimer, Susan Sullivan, Catwoman, Amparo Bertram, Partlyk, Teri, Shannon C., LynneMarie S., and a cast of thousands.

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We based this drinking game on a long, *looong* string of "drinking games" that were based very heavily on Tara O'Shea's Highlander drinking game. (Thanks, Tara, for the model and the idea). I believe the original concept came from a college drinking game where everyone had a drink everytime *something* happened in a movie, but nowadays these're written for the amusement factor, not the excuse to get drunk.

READ the disclaimers first, please.

Disclaimer #1: DON'T actually *use* this as a drinking game with alcohol. Many of us don't drink much or at all, and we'd guess that if you actually *tried* to play this drinking game with alcohol, you'd be schnockered by the first commercial.

Disclaimer #2: For those who are unfamiliar with the internet's drinking game tradition and not sure how to interpret all this, we wanted to make sure it's clear that this game was created with love. The contents of the game are not meant as any sort of criticism; quite the opposite, in fact. This is a celebration of the quirks and characteristics that make the show special to us, the moments that make us laugh, cry, think hard, or sigh.

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How to Play

If you want to actually *play* the game, everybody can collect poker chips or pieces of small candy/snacks like Hershey's kisses, Dove promises, nuts of any sort, M&M's, pretzels, chips, etc. in place of 'drinking'.

Another idea (thanks, PartlyK!) would be to play it as a charity game. When a group gets together to watch TBAA everyone could bring their spare pennies, nickles or dimes, etc. Then when one of these things happens, everyone tosses a coin in. Alternatively, if you want to play it competitively you call out when you recognize something from the list and everyone BUT the caller tosses a penny in. At the end of the viewing session, the money goes to a charity of choice. :-)

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The Game

 

The phrase "God loves you" is used. 1 drink

Each occurrence of the phrase, "I am an angel, sent by God." 1 drink

The phrase, "Fear not" is heard. 2 drinks

No one seems to think it's strange that Tess, Monica and Andrew don't have a last name. 1 drink

Someone actually questions one of the angels about their full name. 3 drinks

Tess uses the nickname "Angelgirl", "Miss Wings", or "Angelboy". 1 drink

Tess uses the nickname "Haloboy". 4 drinks

Tess calls someone 'baby'. 1 drink

Tess refers to the convertible as her baby. 2 drinks

Someone calls Andrew "Andy". 4 drinks

Tess knows something Monica doesn't, but won't tell her what it is until later. 1 drink

Monica knows something Tess doesn't know, and doesn't tell her about it till later. 3 drinks

None of the angels knows what their assignment is. 4 drinks

One of the angels tries really, really hard not to lie. 1 drink

An angel voices the opinion that having a physical body is in some way wonderful. 1 drink

An angel voices the opinion that having a physical body is in some way inconvenient or unpleasant. 2 drinks

One of the angels gets a human illness (example: Monica's cold) 4 drinks

One of the angels heads for the bathroom. 8 drinks

Andrew and Monica share a knowledgeable look. 2 drinks

Tess makes reference to a historical figure. 3 drinks

Tess' age gets brought up. 7 drinks.

Andrew hitchhiking. 2 drinks

You can clearly hear John's southern accent (e.g.: Tay-yess for Tess' name) 1 drink per word.

Monica speaks to an animal or inanimate object. 3 drinks

Monica uses the word "wee". 2 drinks

Someone comments on Monica's accent. 4 drinks

An angel gets angry. 3 drinks

Tess has attitude. 1 drink

Tess chews out Monica. 1 drink

Tess chews out Andrew. 2 drinks

Andrew or Monica chew out Tess. 5 drinks

Andrew *and* Monica chew out Tess. 10 drinks

Andrew gets that worried crease between his eyebrows. 3 drinks

Andrew sulks. 3 drinks.

Monica mentions coffee. 1 drink

Monica asks specifically for double-decaf mocha latte. 2 drinks

Monica actually gets a cup of double-decaf mocha latte. 6 drinks

Monica cooks with coffee. 4 drinks, or until stomach stops turning.

Monica checks into a rehab clinic for her coffee addiction. 8 drinks

Andrews eyebrows speak louder than words. 2 drinks (more if needed for hormonal regulation)

Monica startles at something Tess says. 1 drink

Andrew startles at something Tess says. 2 drinks

Someone actually startles Tess. 5 drinks

A prayer is said. 1 drink

The Bible is quoted. 2 drinks

The angels appeal directly to God and hear an answer. 2 drinks

A human appeals directly to God and hears an answer. 6 drinks

Any angel glows. 1 drink

More than one angel is glowing in the same shot. 2 drinks

An angel reveals without glowing. 4 drinks

There's an angel other than Monica, Andrew or Tess in the ep. 2 drinks

The other angel is an Angel of Death. 3 drinks

More than six angels in an episode. Drink until *everyone* looks like an angel to you.

Ruth shows up. 4 drinks

Ruth's personality seems different from last time you saw her. 2 additional drinks.

Sam shows up. 3 drinks

Someone says, "Oh, boy." Drink until you can see Al.*

One angel doesn't know another angel is an angel. 4 drinks

Forces of darkness (Satan, evil angels) appear in an episode. 3 drinks. 5 if you're having "Dukes of Hazzard" flashbacks as a result. 7 if you're having trouble getting pictures of that orange car out of your head.

Former guest character returns. 2 drinks

Guest star is better known for a talent other than acting. 4 drinks

Guest star is a regular on a show that is/was up against TBAA in it's timeslot on another network. 4 drinks

An actor who has previously appeared in the show appears again as another character. 5 drinks

Guest character falls to knees. 3 drinks

We see the trademark dove. 1 drink

The trademark dove is missing from the episode. 4 drinks

The trademark dove gets nailed and carried off by a hawk. 10 drinks

Tess sings. 1 drink

Monica sings. drink until she sounds good.

Andrew sings. 5 drinks

Tess leads a singalong. 3 drinks (more if needed because the crowd is off-key...)

A popular song is heard on the soundtrack. 1 drink.

It's an angel-themed song. 2 drinks

It's the *real* record and not a TBAA cover. 3 drinks.

1st person to identify song title and artist gets a CHUG.

Andrew's hair in a ponytail. 2 drinks

Andrew turns his head and his hair appears to be cemented to his head like a Ken doll's. 4 drinks

Tess threatens Andrew with a haircut. 5 drinks (to calm the Androolers down)

Andrew gets a haircut. Hand one bottle to each Androoler.

Andrew has his head shaved. Remove bottles and any other breakables from the vicinity of the Androolers.

Andrew has the earring. 3 drinks

Any angel wearing white. 1 drink

Instant costume quick-change to something angel-white. 2 drinks

Period costumes (including stage costumes) 2 drinks. 4 if it's from the 70's.

Andrew's sleeves are rolled or pushed to just below his elbows. 1 drink

Two words: Layer boy. 1 drink

Monica is barefoot. 2 drinks

Monica wears a hat. 2 drinks

Tess carries a parasol or umbrella. 2 drinks

Andrew is in the overcoat/white scarf ensemble. 2 drinks

Andrew wearing glasses. 3 drinks

Andrew is wearing an actual short-sleeved shirt. 4 drinks

Andrew is wearing shorts. 6 drinks

Andrew is wearing the black leather jacket. Drink 'til the Androolers calm down.

Andrew wearing the toolbelt. Immediately dial 911 for all or any Androolers in your area

Monica in any uniform. 2 drinks

Tess in (medical) scrubs. 2 drinks

Tess in any other uniform. 5 drinks

Andrew in any uniform. 2 drinks (splash one more on the faces of Androolers to revive them)

Tess is wearing an angel pin you haven't seen her wear before. 1 drink

Monica in evening gown. 4 drinks (more if needed for hormonal regulation)

Monica is obviously not wearing a slip. 5 drinks

Monica wears jeans/slacks. 3 drinks

Andrew wears a kilt. 8 drinks (more if needed for hormonal regulation)

Andrew in drag. 10 drinks - be sure to toast Sam Beckett!*

Any angel perched atop something. 2 drinks

A flashback begins. 2 drinks

A child is in the scene and Monica or Andrew gravitate towards him/her. 1 drink

Episode involves an orphaned/abandoned/stolen/illegitmate/runaway child. (AKA 'Child in jeopardy' theme.) 2 drinks

The Caddy is used. 1 drink

Someone other than Tess drives the Caddy. 3 drinks

They put the top on the convertible up. 10 drinks

It snows, or there is snow on the ground. 2 drinks

Snow is falling, but *not* into Tess' open convertible. 4 drinks

A female character hits on Andrew, or a male character hits on Monica. 3 drinks

Either reacts with confusion or discomfort. 1 drink.

Either reacts with interest. 10 drinks.

Someone is snatched from the brink of death. 2 drinks

Someone dies and is escorted by the Angel of Death. 3 drinks

Someone dies and is escorted by Monica. 4 drinks

The episode features a major holiday. 3 drinks

The social issue of the episode is apparent from the tease (scene(s) before the credits). 2 drinks

Andrew handles the electronic equipment in the assignment. 2 drinks

Andrew fixing a car. 3 drinks. 5 if it looks like *your* car.

Tess is the head nurse in charge on her and Monica's assignment. 1 drink

An angel rides in an elevator. 3 drinks

An angel rides in an airplane. 3 drinks. CHUG if it's the Angel of Death.

Andrew's hands are in his pockets. 1 drink

Andrew looks at his pocketwatch. 2 drinks

An angel dancing with someone. 2 drinks

Two angels dancing with each other. 4 drinks

The Utah scenery (e.g. mountains, salt flats, etc.) is in the background no matter where they are supposed to be. 2 drinks

That scenery is *particularly* wrong (e.g. the Wisconsin Rockies) 4 drinks

Any time we see God's Country. 3 drinks

A scene takes place in a church. 2 drinks

Someone is identifiably a member of a particular religion/denomination. 4 drinks

Somebody mentions Islam, Paganism, Buddhism or Hinduism. 8 drinks

Tess' dog is in the episode. 2 drinks

Tess' dog gets a name. 8 drinks

Angels giving out hugs. 1 drink

Angels comforting someone with a hand on their shoulder. 1 drink.

Andrew kisses someone's hand. 10 drinks, or until Androolers stop bouncing off the walls.

Andrew is really, really scary. 8 drinks

An angel cries - 3 drinks

Two angels cry - 5 drinks

All three angels cry - Go ahead and finish the bottle

The episode makes you cry. 1 drink per kleenex needed.

 

*(Quantum Leap reference, for those not familiar...)

 

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I sincerely hope you enjoyed this game. We'd like to work on an updated version of it that reflects more than three or four seasons, but as time has become a critical factor for most of us, we'll have to leave that up to someone else.

 

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