For the last week or so, I’ve been compulsively watching Degrassi Junior High on Hulu. For those not in the know, Degrassi JH was a Canadian TV show that aired in the late 80s about a group of 7th and 8th graders going to a typical Canadian inner city middle school. These kids dealt with more sex, drugs, drinking, and pregnancy than I could even fathom when I was their age, and they did it with a grace all their own. This show falls into the “so bad it’s good” category most of the time, though I would be lying if I said I didn’t burst out in tears at least once. Nevertheless, Degrassi JH warrants a drinking game! The characters are ridiculous (and awesome, and let’s not forget Canadian), and the plots ooze with after-school special goodness. I did a little research and at least one other person has found the drinking game pickings in this show as ripe as I, and you can see her list here. (She also has a corresponding Degrassi High list here.)

So, your instructions are as follows:

Find Degrassi Junior High (preferably on DVD, this Hulu BS doesn’t fly). Acquire copious amounts of cheap booze. Watch Degrassi JH, and drink when:

• Anyone says something blatantly Canadian (Eh, Aboot or Abote, Soorry)
• Anyone is called a Broomhead
• Anytime Kathleen says something really bitchy
• Anytime Ms. Avery touches a student
• Anyone says “Hi, Snake.” Drink twice if Melanie says it.
• Anytime Joey says his own full name (Joey Jeremiah). Drink twice if he includes a middle initial and what it stands for (IE, Joey F. Jeremiah, F for pharmacy… no, really.)
• Whenever the principal makes a PA announcement, drink for the duration of the announcement.

Special Season 1 bonus: Drink anytime Stephanie is wearing the red stripey midriff shirt.

You should find yourself sufficiently knackered after the first episode. If not, keep going! Whoever makes it all the way through a season without throwing up wins!

Check back soon for The Degrassi High expansion pack!

King of the Hill: The Drinking Game

Drink:

• Anyone says the word “propane”.
• Hank gets angry/annoyed with Bobby.
• When Boomhauer goes on a ramble, start drinking when he starts and keep going until his ramble is over.
• Every time Bill cries or gets sad take a drink.
• Whenever Dale talks about a government conspiracy.