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Airplane! Drinking Game + Cocktail

Surely you can't be serious — I am serious, and don't call me Shirley.

The Rules

  • Sip — A visual pun or sight gag lands in the background
  • Sip — Ted Striker's sweating problem activates
  • Sip — Dr. Rumack delivers a deadpan line with a straight face
  • Sip — A flashback to Ted and Elaine's relationship plays
  • Sip — The 'Jive Dudes' speak and get subtitled
  • Drink Twice — Someone says 'Don't call me Shirley'
  • Drink Twice — The autopilot Otto inflates and sits in the cockpit
  • Drink Twice — Johnny cracks wise at the control tower
  • Shot — The drinking problem literal gag with water on the face
  • Shot — Rex Kramer fights through solicitors at the airport
  • Chug — Ted lands the plane and Otto inflates his date

Themed Cocktail

The Autopilot

Ingredients:

  • 2 oz gin
  • 1 oz fresh lime juice
  • 0.5 oz maraschino liqueur
  • 3 oz tonic water
  • 0.25 oz simple syrup

Instructions:

  1. 1Pour gin, lime juice, maraschino, and simple syrup over ice in a highball glass.
  2. 2Top with tonic water.
  3. 3Stir once gently.
  4. 4Serve with a straw.

Fun Facts

  • Directed by Jerry Zucker.(Source)
  • Starring Robert Hays, Julie Hagerty, Leslie Nielsen.(Source)
  • Made $83M worldwide on a $4M budget.(Source)
  • Rated 7.3/10 on TMDB (4,963 votes).(Source)
  • Tagline: "What's slower than a speeding bullet, and able to hit tall buildings at a single bound?"(Source)

Disclaimer: Drink responsibly. This is intended for adults of legal drinking age. Never drink and drive. Always know your limits and drink in moderation.