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Between Two Ferns: The Movie Drinking Game + Cocktail

Zach Galifianakis insults celebrities, you drink about it.

The Rules

  • Sip — Zach asks a celebrity an intentionally offensive question
  • Sip — The fern plants are visible in the interview setup
  • Sip — A celebrity visibly struggles to keep a straight face
  • Sip — Zach mispronounces a celebrity's name on purpose
  • Sip — The road trip crew argues in the van
  • Drink Twice — A celebrity walks off the set mid-interview
  • Drink Twice — Zach's producer Carol forces him to do another interview
  • Drink Twice — The Funny or Die office is shown as soul-crushingly corporate
  • Shot — Matthew McConaughey's extended uncomfortable interview airs
  • Shot — Zach finally gets his public access show dream realized
  • Chug — The credits reveal a blooper reel of celebrities breaking character

Themed Cocktail

The Awkward Silence

Ingredients:

  • 1.5 oz tequila blanco
  • 1 oz fresh grapefruit juice
  • 0.5 oz fresh lime juice
  • 0.5 oz agave syrup
  • 3 oz tonic water

Instructions:

  1. 1Combine tequila, grapefruit juice, lime juice, and agave in a shaker with ice.
  2. 2Shake for 10 seconds.
  3. 3Strain into a highball glass over fresh ice.
  4. 4Top with tonic water.
  5. 5Stare at it silently for three seconds before drinking, for authenticity.

Fun Facts

  • Directed by Scott Aukerman.(Source)
  • Starring Zach Galifianakis, Lauren Lapkus, Ryan Gaul.(Source)
  • Rated 5.9/10 on TMDB (930 votes).(Source)
  • Tagline: "There's nowhere he won't go."(Source)
  • Released in 2019. Genres: Comedy.(Source)

Disclaimer: Drink responsibly. This is intended for adults of legal drinking age. Never drink and drive. Always know your limits and drink in moderation.