BUSY, BUSY, BUSY…

Of course with layoffs (FIREBOMBING) and general attrition at the workplace, those who are spared or decide to stick around, always get dumped on. A heavier workload with more responsibility isn't what the general population wants, we want to show up at work, pretend to be stackin' papers while we F around on the interwebs and wait for that paycheck. Don't get me wrong, a full inbox of work (what I call JS = Job Security) isn't a bad thing by any means, but it can lead one to insanity if they can't find a way forget about it once they leave their cubicle.

What is it that I do to forget about the shit storm I'm involved with at the work place? I DRINK! Please don't take this the wrong way. I make it to work on time at a reasonable time everyday most days. I've never only used a few sick days because of a hangover, but it's what they are there for. I think hope.

So for a festive Friday, I'd like to get our Crosschippers going on a drinking game. This one you may have seen before but it's a personal favorite of mine.

Crosschips for the night: (Watch the Tigers game and do the following)
THE ROD ALLEN!!!
1 DRINK:
When Rod says “Mario” “without question” or “pardner.”

3 DRINKS:
When Rod says “elevated.”
When Rod says “skipper.”

5 DRINKS:
When Rod makes any kind of reference to a player or his ability being “special.”
When Rod says the phrase “Oh no he didn’t.”
When Rod says the phrase “from time to time.”
When Rod says “cheese.”
When Rod says “features,” “featuring” or “featured.”
When Rod refers to Jim Leyland as a “beauty.”
When Rod says “filthy or dirty.”
When Rod repeats a statement or point he made earlier in the game.

7 DRINKS:
Whenever Rod says he talked to someone at batting practice.
When Rod says the phrase “professional hitter.”

8 DRINKS:
When Rod makes reference to his coaching/broadcasting career in Arizona.
Whenever Rod makes the statement “some kind of _____.” (IE: Some kind of smooth)
Whenever Rod talks about the benefit to a defense when a young pitcher works quickly.
When Porcello is pitching and Rod mentions The other starters influence on him.

10 DRINKS:
When Rod asks Mario if he worked out today. » Drink double if he asks this during a home game.
When Rod makes reference to cotton candy. » Drink double if he makes reference to pink cotton candy.
When Rod makes reference to how much fun Inge is having. » Drink double if it is anyone else.
When Rod makes reference to the Cabrera trade.
When Rod says the phrase “game within the game.”
When Rod says the phrase, “the unintentional, intentional walk.”
When Rod makes reference to how “smooth” any of the Tiger middle infielders are. » Drink double if it is anyone else.

12 DRINKS:
When Rod makes reference to his playing career. *Rod only had about 50 career ABs, 20 with the Tigers.
20 DRINKS:
When the footage of Rod charging the mound in Japan is shown.

General Silliness: 2 drinks may be had when Rod displays general silliness. This optional rule can be applied in group or individual play and can be declared before the game or invoked when the silliness occurs. General silliness can be loosely interpreted as that’s why it’s not technically part of the rules. Experienced players will recognize this activity which can include stepping over the play by play with yelps, screams or any array of noises, use of non-words, abundant laughing or appearing overly giddy. HEEHAHAHA!!!!