I assume that all of you at least vaguely understand the concept behind beer pong.  This is not the place to find the rules of this frothy contest of precision and accuracy.  If you are looking for exact instructions on the rules of the game, take the scrunchie out of your hair and try Google.  I am here to talk about something else.  It may seem like an insignificant part of the game, but it can drastically shape the way you are perceived by your peers.  I am talking about handling your success.  I am talking about your victory celebration.  Whether its a cool and calm high five to your partner or doing the dirty bird after a clutch, game ending shot, your celebration says a lot about you.  I’m not saying you should go home and choreograph a signature dance move before you go to that special house party, im just saying its something to think about.

SERIOUS

You definitely don’t want to be super serious and only care about the W’s.  But then again nobody really likes “Over the Top Guy” either.  He’s always funny at first and everyone envies his enthusiasm, but about 20 minutes in, he starts to get under your skin.  The best thing for me is to find a blend.  You want your celebration to stay classy and say “I’ve been here before,” but you also have to have the marbles to rub it in the opponents face just a bit.  I personally like the chest pound.  If you are ultra competitive like me, after a great shot, sometimes it can be a good thing to turn your back to your competition and let out a little scream where only you and your partner can hear.  That way you don’t look like such a psycho for being so pumped up about winning a drinking game.

A Bit Over the Top for Beer Pong

It can be a tricky thing, but it can also be beautiful.  Stay graceful, but aggressive.  Be confident, but not necessarily a smack talker.  Beer pong can be a great thing if you let it.  If you get the chance to be involved in a beer pong contest, you should take it, even if you don’t like beer.  There are plenty of thirsty people around who would be glad to take your drinks for you.  Although doing this may make your victory feel less rewarding, and it will also lower your value as a beer pong teammate.  Believe me, the quickest route to becoming the college pro that you dreamed of as a kid, is to become a master of THIS game.  I realize that to some, this will seem like the worst advice you have ever heard, and it may be, but take it for what its worth…  good, clean (or sometimes dirty), college kid fun.   Stay thirst my friends.