We are about a week away from ESPN and ABC's coverage of the 2008 Little League World Series. Some people think that the Little League World Series is about kids having a good time and enjoying America's Pastime, while others see it as overzealous parents living vicariously through their children while major television networks profit from it. Whatever your stance on the Little League World Series is, we can all agree that there is nothing more American than booze and baseball. I present you with the 2008 Little League World Series Drinking Game...The word "Sportsmanship" is uttered = 1 Drink
Shot of kids sliding on cardboard = 1 Drink
Someone mentions that curveballs are bad for young arms = 1 Drink
Someone mentions that the umpires and/or coaches are volunteers = 1 Drink
Shot of nervous mother covering mouth = 1 Drink
Kid's favorite actor is Will Ferrell = 1 Drink
Kid's favorite TV show is Baseball Tonight or SportsCenter = 1 Drink
Someone mentions that everyone must play = 1 Drink
"pitch count" is mentioned = 1 Drink
Coach says something like "It's just you and the catcher" or "don't aim the ball, just throw" = 1 Drink
Kid not from New England who lists a member of the Red Sox as their favorite player = 2 Drinks
Kid from New England state other than CT who lists a Yankee as their favorite player = 2 Drinks
Shot of umpire dancing with mascot = 2 Drinks
Plate appearance by overgrown kid (over 5'8" or over 175 lbs) = 2 Drinks
Kid's favorite subject is Gym or Lunch = 2 Drinks
Appearance by a "Special Pinch Runner" = 2 Drinks
Someone mentions Jason Varitek, Jason Bay, Sean Burroughs, or Chris Drury = 2 Drinks
Someone mentions that a parent is famous or a former professional or Div. 1 athlete = 1/4 Beer
HR by kid under 5'0" or 100 lbs = 1/4 Beer
Shot of kid crying = 1/4 Beer
Kid says something creepy and/or ogles Erin Andrews = 1/4 Beer
Someone mentions Harold Reynolds = 1 Shot (80 proof or higher)
Player or coach ejected = 1 Shot (80 proof or higher)
Parent ejected = Jaeger Bomb or Irish Car Bomb
Someone mentions Danny Almonte = It's Funnel Time!
Have fun and remember it's all about the kids!