sickly grin of fear
Ever go on vacation by mistake? Ever have a roommate so repellent that no words could do the story justice? Ever been chased by an actor's gay uncle in an amorous fever? Have I got a film for you. Behold "Withnail and I." A tale of appalling squalor, perpetual inebriation, and a little unrequited lust. Just do a search on the web about this picture. For quite a few years it has had cult status, as will become evident by the sheer quantity of entries about it. There is a lot of drinking, smoking and eating in this movie. Furthermore, people are frequently observed becoming soaked meteorologically as well as toxicologically. Also, the exchange of money or its use makes repeated appearances. This film obsesses on fixations, not necessarily just oral ones.

And now you can play the "Withnail and I" drinking game. Like all drinking games, it works better with more players. The rules are simple. Just take a sip of your drink according to the table below as you see events unfold onscreen. Alcoholic beverages are compulsory for this game. No tea, coffee, fruit juice or Smart Water shall be permitted.

Each player must drink:

When anyone drinks, eats, or lights a cigarette onscreen
Twice when someone drinks coffee out of something other than a proper cup
Twice when someone lights a joint
Three times when someone lights a Camberwell Carrot
Whenever Withnail is visibly intoxicated
Whenever money changes hands
When anyone can be seen in their underwear
When anyone goes into or comes out of the rain, soaking wet
Twice when Withnail handles a shotgun
Twice when anyone is seen wearing plastic bags for boots
A whole glass when Monty is seen wearing eye shadow
Three times when urine is visible onscreen

it's appallingThe object of the game is moot. There is no object. Just be glad you don't have an unemployed dipsomaniac actor for a roommate.

So, there you have it. Make sure to have ample fluids ready, be they wine, beer or something more flammable. Afterwards, Advil, vitamin B12 and plenty of water are highly recommended, as well as a couch of repose within stumbling distance. You'll be consuming more than you think. "I demand to have some booze!"

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