Pregame Everywhere: Drinking in the Shower

Too often we find ourselves with more to drink than time to drink it. Minutes before the party we start pounding shots in a vain attempt to work up a nice “walking-over-there” buzz.

Sometimes we are even forced to give up personal hygiene when we have to make the choice. You can’t take that shower you desperately need and still have enough time to drink. Or can you?

The Good News

Recent studies show that drinking while in the shower is not only possible, but also highly effective and fun! For almost any type of alcohol you choose, there is a safe and easy way to drink it while getting yourself clean for the night’s festivities.
Ok, so say you’re drinking beer. Beer takes time to drink, let’s face it. Sure you can chug, and you can shotgun, but even then you’re going to need some recovery time in between cans. A much better idea is to take your beers into the shower. Most cans or bottles will fit directly into a shower tote (but for the tote-less out there, they can even be carried directly by hand). Beers are consumed at about 5 minutes per beer for a moderate pace, and 3 minutes per beer for a quick pace. If the average shower is 10 minutes, plan on bringing in 2-3 beers per shower. This way, when you’re short on time, go shower before the pregame starts, and when you come out you’ll already be 2-3 beers into it, allowing you to relax and enjoy your drinking.

Soap and Shot

Sometimes beer is hard to come by, or maybe you just plain don’t have the time. For cases like these, I’ve invented the ultimate showering drinking game: “Soap and Shot.” Step 1 — bring your favorite bottle of liquor (or at least a bottle of liquor) and a shot glass into the shower with you.

Step 2 — take a shot before every phase-shift of your shower. For example, before you soap up, take a shot. You want to wash your hair, that’s a shot. And don’t even think of rinsing off until you take a shot. On average this game will hit you with 3-5 shots, depending on how organized your shower is.

For added fun, play the “Get Dressed!” drinking game as a follow-up. Before each article of clothing, take a shot! This game is also popular with its crazy, new “chug-a-beer” version if shots aren’t your thing.

It’s especially fun in cold climates and/or formal events; basically any occasion that calls for additional layers of clothes. This is where planning and strategy are really necessary. If you want to wear a tie tonight, you might want to think about skipping the underwear. After the pants, shirt and socks go on, there’s no telling if you’ll make it to the tie!

Go For It

Regardless of method, the truth is that you can always find time to pregame. With a little creativity, there are infinite ways to turn mundane chores into fun and useful drinking opportunities.

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