Between its bickering judges, questionable voting practices and prepackaged wannabe stars, American Idol has become the runaway pop culture phenomenon of the summer. We here at Recess have been caught up in the fray, and to enhance your viewing pleasure, we've taken it upon ourselves to create what every pop culture phenomenon rightfully deserves: a drinking game.
The rules:
Every time judge Randy says a contestant's name three times before delivering his critique, uses the word "man," or drops the name of someone famous he's worked with, take a drink.
Every time pretty-boy host Ryan Seacrest makes a comment about himself, take a drink.
Every time someone makes a comment about contestant Justin Guarini's funky hair or compares him to Justin Timberlake, take a drink.
Every time someone comments on the fact that Simon always wears a neutral colored t-shirt or insinuates that he is homosexual, take a drink.
Every time judge "positive" Paula Abdul says something nice about a contestant, take a drink (be advised this one alone may cause you to pass out).
Every time judge "slighting" Simon says something nice about a contestant, drink some water or eat some chips.
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