it’s too late to vote but #1 was great!

I love Gigondas, was there only a few months ago, great great little town with fantastic wine.

QOTD: great idea!

Name: Slurry Thunder

1-as many damn people as you can fit around the computer screen

Rules: 1) All players must be of legal age (those under legal age must play with Sparkling Grape Juice or “Kids Wine” as it was known when I grew up)

2) After playing all contestants must leave a comment on their experience – ie lurkers are instantly disqualified and must take a lap around a city block, or a cow pasture if you’re out in the boonies

3) Any signs of Wine Douchbaggery cause instant disqualification (to be voted on by the rest of the group) If you’re alone; we work on the honor system.

4) There are no losers, only winners…possibly drunk drunk winners.

Instructions: Full blown instructions are followed up with easy to remember names.

1) Everytime a ‘horn’ sounds during the intro, take a drink; this is known as “getting the party started”

2) Any time the Jets are mentioned take a drink: “The pity parade”

3) If gary uses a word you don’t know take a drink: “Ignorance provides bliss”

4) If the oak monster comes out…Scream at your computer: “I ain’t afraid of no Oak”

5) Anytime Mott has to work take two drinks: “One for me, one for my worker bee”

More rules to follow…I have taken this WAY too seriously!

videos. Can’t pick one as my favorite. It;s a little like episode #99…
Look forward to trying more Gigondas. Thanks for the shows… john

Get some chicks with bikinis!!!

King of Kong was awesome indeed Gary.

I don’t know about a whole drinking game, but if you say “cat pee” that should = drinking the bottle 🙂

All of ‘m were outstanding – really creative & funny as all spit out!!! 😀
I’m gonna say #3 had all the GaryV quirks, well done!
Cheers!

Too late but, all good, really! #3 gets my nod due to his yapping ability. #2 was scary good with the mannerisms, #1 was great with the spoof on the outside wine tasting. Gary watch out.

Can’t get into a drinking game too much.

I’m too late also, but I just wanted to say that #1 was the Shizzle! When it comes to true spoofs, #1 brought the thunder–it was hilarious! The other two fizzled in comparison.

Oklahoma City brings the Thunder, Gary! Beware!!

Gary,

After lurking for about 100+ episodes, I’m finally commenting… I have been in search of a good wine store that carries some of the wines you review, but unfortunately most of Pittsburgh’s wine stores are not up to par. Finally I have found a good one, where I purchased the 2004 Montirius Gigondas ($24.99). I have yet to try it, but can’t wait for when I do. I’ll re-post my thoughts on the wine. I also picked up 2 bottles of the 2005 Two Brothers Cabernet Sauvignon Reserve.

Cheers,
Joe

Gary,

I’m a neophyte, a noob, and I lurk no longer.

This is the story of a man who has taken to the Thunder show to such a degree that:
1.) my wife is irritated with my near constant watching of episodes, but more by my near constant impressions of Gary.
2.) I spent more than I should at the local wine purveyor. Thusly, irritating my wife more. (Side note: Only narrowly avoided trying to impress the purveyor with my new knowledge).
3.) I have sent links, entire episodes, and even the spoofs to friends, colleagues, and near strangers to expand “the nation”
4..) I have changed plans on an upcoming guys only weekend to include a wine festival instead of seeing a second Brewers game.
5.) I contacted Wisconsin legislators about reciprocity with new Jersey in wine sales.
6.) I’ve checked my calendar for the reminder of the third Thursdays in 2008.
7.) Gave 100 bones to a friend traveling to France next week in the hopes he won’t completely screw that up (written instructions provided).
8.) and lastly, I’ve considered wearing a wrist band in public.

These are not small things Gary. These things are making others around me worry.

QOTD: I recently learned of the drinking game “Bunnies” Episode #24 on Tiki Bar TV. http://www.tikibartv.com

I think Vayniacs might call our version “Squirrels.” Don’t know why, just seems cosmically proper.

Never tried a Gigondas, I’ll get on that.

Too late, yes, but #2 had everything down, down to the wink to the hallway.

QOTD: GREAT QOTD- Well, maybe:
drink 1 – every time Gary says “wow”
drink 1 – for every single sports reference
drink 1 – with Gary each time he DOESN’T spit
drink 2 – for a mispronunciation
drink 2 – for a professional wrestling reference
drink 3 – for an oak monster appearance
drink 3 – for a spill (unintentional or intentional)
drink 4 – for a Sasha appearance

QOTD: Would the drinking game ASSHOLE be appropriate for a wine program?

Definitely #1 – Much more imagination than the other two.

Too late to vote! Drinking games aren’t my thing (Hi, Bob).

QOTD:
very simple:
you would need up to 4 people to get the fun. You pick a wine for prize, you need at least 4 wines in addition (this should be ok, every one takes a bottle). It works like a book reading contest:
you taste the wine you brought in the group than you describe what you sniffed and tasted and than you score secretly. Write it down. Then you add the score, divide it through the number of people to get the average and the one nearest to the average wins. The one who won most rounds gets the precious bottle. Much fun, lots to discuss, lots to learn. If you’re not satisfied: next game, if you can handle it.

Ludwig.

Never had a Gigondas, need to try!

2005 St Cosme Gigondas: as good as any CDP I have had except for the 2003 Pegau!!

gi-gohn-DAH Gary! The S is silent. 😉

Had to come out on the voting… #1 Most creative, the other two not so much.
Also- Once again, you’ve inspired me to expand my horizons:Gigondas? Never heard of it till today. Look forward to giving it a whirl!

Joey B, I hate to correct you but Gary’s got it right. The S in Gigondas (or Vacqueyras) is NOT silent. I also thought it was, but I was just there 3 monts ago and I stad corrected. One of my favourite parts of the world!

QOTD. The drinking game days are over. People don’t need any motivation to drink the good vino. I’ll do it at my own pace, thank you!

#2!

QOTD- The only I can think up is that when you say “Mott, link that up!” everyone should take a drink.

QOTD:
My goal here is to list rules not only for us to abide by, but a fun game that Gary can play with us.

1) I just saw episode 497 and you mentioned that you wanted to have lighting that flashes during Sniffy Sniff. Instead of having the lights go off every time a Sniffy Sniff happens, you could have like a “Thunder

2) Round” where everyone has to chug their glasses.

3) Anytime Mott links something up.

4) I think anytime you look away from the camera to head nod at someone or any distraction like that you should take a drink.

5) Since you are uStreaming it up now we could have more interactive drinking, like 300+ we all drink.

6) Anytime you let “Pour some out for the Vayniacs”, we take a drink.

7) Anytime you pass the glass to Mott, we drink.

8) Anytime you nearly drop the glass or break one, you get one for a “party foul.”

9) Any time you brown bag it, we take a swig from the bottle.

10) Anytime a wine “Brings the Thunder” we all drink.

11) Anytime the Oak Monster Shows up we take a drink.

12) We raise our glasses in tribute for the shout-outs and afterwards all drink.

That’s most of all that I can think of. I know it is too late now, but I thought that #1 (DaKoolaidShow) the best.

Finally catching up. Nice show. I actually stumbled across the live feed and though it was a “backstage” look at the taping of the show. You should add a “Mott Cam” so we can see all of Mott’s facial expressions!!