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[divider type=”space_thin”] Furious 7 drops in theaters Friday, April 3rd as the most recent addition to the greatest action franchise of a generation. Back when Fast 5 came out in 2011 my best friend and I found a new way to watch the movie series with her other guilty obsession: drinking. Add the rush of smuggling contraband into a movie theater and I felt like a teenager in the prime mood for opening night to get my Fast & Furious on. I share this list with you, because I think it was Dominic Toretto who said, “Happiness is only real when shared.” Rules: You and your friend(s) drink each time you catch a Fast & Furious cliché onscreen. You may even think of some that aren’t on our list! Feel free to add them, or comment below to share your joy with others. Didn’t earn your bachelor’s in bad over-the-top action films? No worry, we got you covered below. Warnings: Sneaking liquor in your local theater to pour into your Coke-a-cola may or may not be legal, I’m not sure. I live my life a quarter mile at a time. Family Reference We go hard in the family bonds in Fast & Furious. Any time a character refers to their racing team as family, drink on up! It’ll generally go something like this: “I don’t have friends…” Oh God no, I’m plastered already. “…I have family.” We need another bottle. Thank you Lord for this franchise that’ll keep me employed for life. [divider type=”space_thin”] Barbecue Scene: Beer and barbecue, son! That’s what we do at 1327 Furious Street. S…
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Jordan Calhoun is a writer in New York City. His forthcoming debut book "Piccolo Is Black" is a celebration of the common adaptations we made while non-diverse pop culture helped us form identities. He holds…
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