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Super Bowl LVI has become a heartfelt tribute to our beloved state according to Michiganders. Although the Lions won’t be playing, Matthew Stafford, former Lion now in L.A., holds a special place in the hearts of all Michigan residents.
Playinmichigan has put together a straightforward drinking game consisting of 56 prompts, along with a bonus, to enhance the excitement whether you’re at SoFi Stadium, Mom’s house, Jason’s modified annual party due to COVID-19, the bar, or simply relaxing on the living room couch during Super Sunday. Get ready to elevate the spirits!
All you need to participate is a TV, good observation skills, and your favorite beverage. Just a friendly reminder: most of the instructions will prompt you to take a sip, so please refrain from chugging down the entire IPA unless specifically instructed to do so.
Additionally, remember that this game is purely for entertainment purposes. If you decide to follow it, please consume alcohol responsibly, know your limits, and never drive under the influence. It’s also advisable to alternate with water as your beverage of choice occasionally.
If you intend to make use of our guide, you may want to consider scheduling an extra sleep-in on Monday morning (seriously, why isn’t this day a holiday yet?).
Regarding the ultimate inquiry about when the Detroit Lions will participate in the grand event, the answer is straightforward: It will happen next year, without a doubt!
How to watch Super Bowl LVI
- Cincinnati Bengals will be facing off against the Los Angeles Rams.
- On February 13, 2022, at 6:30 p.m.
- Location: SoFi Stadium in Inglewood, California.
- The TV networks are NBC and Telemundo.
- Streaming Platform: Peacock
- The announcer lineup consists of Al Michaels as the play-by-play commentator, Cris Collinsworth providing analysis, Michele Tafoya reporting from the sideline, Kathryn Tappen also reporting from the sideline, and Terry McAuly serving as the rules analyst.
OK, early birds, take a drink for each item below
- Whenever the National Anthem is performed, Mickey Guyton’s voice resonates beautifully.
- While the coin is being tossed
- John Madden, the late legendary figure, is mentioned in any conversation.
- When Al Michaels has called 10 Super Bowls or Cris Collinsworth has called 4 Super Bowls, they mention their respective numbers.
- Whenever a member of the media employs a “Maddenism”
- Once the kickoff begins
- If the kickoff does not occur by 6:30 p.m., drink two times.
- If the opening kick is returned for a touchdown, take three sips of your drink.
Age is just a number, so drink once every time the following is mentioned
- Sean McVay, the head coach of the Rams, is 36 years old, while Zac Taylor, the head coach of the Bengals, is 38 years old.
- The Super Bowl witnessed the entry of the youngest head coaches in history, McVay and Taylor.
- When McVay and former quarterback Jared Goff encountered Bill Belichick, Tom Brady, and the Patriots in Super Bowl LIII, there was a significant age gap.
- At any given point in his life or career, Brady’s age remains constant.
- Mike Tomlin’s victorious Super Bowl XLIII win at a youthful age of nearly 37.
- Joe Burrow, Ja’Marr Chase, and Evan McPherson’s ages and playing years are as follows:
- The age of Stafford
- The game is evolving with the emergence of young quarterbacks like Josh Allen, Jalen Hurts, Lamar Jackson, and Patrick Mahomes. Brace yourself for double sips if Collinsworth expresses his admiration for them.
Strings attached? Drink every time any of the following get a mention
- Michigan’s running back, Chris Evans, plays for the Bengals.
- Michigan State’s Bengals cornerback, Trae Waynes
- Joe Bachie, a linebacker from Michigan State, is currently on the injured reserve list for the Bengals.
- Darius Phillips, a cornerback from Western Michigan, is currently on the injured reserve for the Cincinnati Bengals.
- Michigan State’s Brian Allen, a member of the Rams’ offensive line,
- David Long Jr., a cornerback for the Rams, hails from Michigan.
- A’Shawn Robinson and Brandon Powell, previously with the Lions, have joined the Rams. Meanwhile, Riley Rieff, formerly with the Lions, is now on the Bengals injured reserve list.
- In the NFC championship game, Stafford delivered a kick towards Ndamukong Suh.
Take a drink when the following happens during the Super Bowl halftime show
- Every senior speaker on television attempts to make an intriguing remark regarding the halftime performers, including Kendrick Lamar, Mary J. Blige, Dr. Dre, Snoop Dogg, and Eminem.
- One of your friends will not come back after the halftime break.
- During halftime, you effortlessly move and groove to the rhythm of any song.
- You hear from someone you are with or see on TV that there is a new book about J Dilla written by Dan Charnas.
- Make sure to have a drink for every time your Detroit-area friends say or post jokes about the Lions being in the Super Bowl.
- Take a sip two times whenever you come across any jokes about the Detroit Rams or L.A. Lions.
- Take two sips for each time someone you know engages in an argument about Stafford, whether it be discussing if the Lions let him down or if he let them down.
Continue to drink twice in the second half if you hear or see
- The second-half opening kick is run back for a touchdown.
- The victorious team has a lead of more than a single score.
- A kicker falls victim to the announcer’s jinx, etc.
- The media frequently discusses and debates Stafford’s tenure in Detroit with a disappointing tone.
- Papa Bear Burrow and Papa Bear Chase enjoy puffing on cigars.
- Any word, regardless of its spelling, can be written with the suffix “eaux”.
- The mention of the Bengals’ playoff drought and Cinderella story was made.
- Take another sip if someone mentions Lions playoff troubles immediately after.
Ghosts of championships past … Drink twice when you hear or see:
- Pontiac’s Super Bowl XVI celebrated its 40-year anniversary, evoking nostalgia for the iconic event.
- Super Bowl XL, held in Detroit, is still nostalgically cherished.
- Collinsworth’s experience in Super Bowls with the Bengals.
- Bringing up Brady and his championship rings
- Whenever Collinsworth mentions Brady, he always refers to him as “the greatest to ever do it.”
- If there is any discussion about Brady’s retirement and the subsequent statistics being shared, etc.
- Whenever an announcer reminisces about their cherished Super Bowl moments
- If they mention the specific year when the Lions last won a championship, make sure to complete your drink.
Victory formation … Drink as much as you’d like anytime you hear or see
- You can come up with any Burrow nickname, such as Joe Shiesty or Joey Brr, without any limitations.
- Every instance of discussion regarding McPherson’s confidence and self-assuredness.
- References to any on-field bromances, like Burrow connecting with Chase or Stafford targeting Cooper Kupp
- Any weak men expressing their opinions on women in sports, whether it be online or in person.
- Kelly Stafford can be seen cheering alongside her husband, whether it’s in the stands, their luxury box, or even on the field. As a bonus, if Anna Kupp is spotted with them, it adds to the excitement.
- This includes any references to previous Lions affiliations such as Bobby Layne, Barry Sanders, Calvin Johnson, Herman Moore, Doak Walker, Highland Park High School in Texas, and the Ford family.
- If you emerged victorious in a bet or square
- You must consume your drink if you lost a bet or failed to hit a square.
Overtime! Slam your drink and grab another if
- In overtime, the victor of the 56th Super Bowl is determined through a coin flip.
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