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Meet the latest trend sweeping the Steel City: the "Sky 4 Shimmy Shot" drinking game
Pittsburgh, PA – In a move that’s proving to be a game-changer for local booze enthusiasts, a new drinking game is emerging in the City of Bridges. Insiders have confirmed that the key to playing the "Sky 4 Shimmy Shot" is to chug a shot every time WTAE mentions "Sky 4, Pittsburgh’s only news chopper" during one of their live news segments.
According to eyewitnesses, the game exploded in popularity over the weekend, with rowdy gatherings at popular social spots throughout the city. Players as young as 21 are flocking to participate, and bars with Sky 4-themed drink special are popping up left and right.
"Crazy? Yeah, it might be, but this is Pittsburgh in a nutshell – we go big or we go home!" local resident, Joe "Shy Guy" Slivinski joked. "When Sky 4 lifts off the grid, so do your inhibitions. Cheers to those brave souls at WTAE for making it happen!
The rules are simple: tune into WTAE’s evening news broadcast or watch their 11 pm sportscast. Each time Joe DeNardo, RickIE Henderson, or another news anchor effortlessly slips in "Sky 4" during their coverage, take a responsible shot (we repeat, responsible*). Repeat the process for the entire two- to three-hour broadcast
Sky 4 enthusiasts have crafted a lively chant to express their excitement:
"Sky4, Sky4, Sky4!" they cheer in unison – usually around 11ish PM. As news jocks start talking ’em up, that shot is a-okay
With WTAE’s extensive aerial coverage, you gotta ask yourself – is it overkill to join the party already in progress? One thing we know: if you think it’s overkill just now, the ‘Burgh will tell you differently.
Take a gander at today’s news archives to score your own "Sky 4 shots" – don’t say we did’t warn ya! And don’t assume it’ll all fade away if the chopper ever takes in-flight hiatus.
We went to the WTAE HQ for comms:
When asked: "Are we seeing an abnormally high demand for eye masks?" they laughed kindly, sharing:
"It took us some time to wrap head around the sheer magnitude of Sky-chugging – yet we appreciate a good game, so, go Pirates! If WTAE has our way, there’s more suds coming in 50!"
Meanwhile, bars claim their stockpiling extra ice. If the trends continue, "Sky 4 Specials" are going to get
As word spreads, it turns out you can get
• The "Sky4 Special" (Whiskey & Mountain Dew – WTAE green-tinted)
• Get "Lift-Off Love" with their famous $* shots of Wild Turkey #9, with an all-you-can-eat slider buffet,
• There’s the "Joe De’Nardo’ Drenched’ deal" for.50/each with that iconic
• If y’all feel "Awe-ry-ly excited" after seeing a dramatic, try a for a song
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Please remember to drink responsibly If you plan on joining-in on this #Sky4Binge!
I'll probably be dead in 30 mins.
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It’d make for an interesting drive to work this morning that’s for sure
Alcohol poisoning would be the result
Hit a blinker if you see it flying overhead
Ground 4, Pittsburgh’s only gas-powered news van
Eye 4, Pittsburgh’s only standard definition news camera
Light 4, Pittsburgh’s only incandescent news bulb
Count 4, Pittsburgh’s only news abacus
“Breaking news: reports across Allegheny county of sudden spikes in alcohol poisoning. Sky 4, Pittsburgh’s only news chopper is high above the scene right now!”