I Will Drink To That

I've not really mentioned Doctor Who here in a long time. I still love the show and believe the format and premise is probably one of the best on television. 

It's just that over the past few years it has- in my opinion- lost its way and under the recent stewardship of returned showrunner Russell T Davies more so. Where we once had solid and creative story lines, character growth and nuance, we now have flimsy and ill conceived plots, recycled ideas and overt Leftist messaging. 

To help ease the pain for anyone (still) watching* either in the UK, via the BBC or Internationally on Disney+ and as the current season draws to a close, may I present my very own Doctor Who Drinking Game!

These are based on clichés and observations from this first season of the Disney era.

Take one shot of your favourite tipple, every time:

1. The Doctor mentions he is an orphan or homeless.

2. Ruby Sunday somehow makes it snow.

3. A supporting black character either sucks their teeth, says "wagwan" or "tank you."

4. The Church and Christianity in general is criticised but other religions are not mentioned.

5. The hero refers to someone as "honey" or "babes."

6. The Tardis is seen actually arriving or departing (either is quite rare, have a double shot).

7. Someone sings or dances without any good reason.

8. Historical figures are race swapped without explanation.

9. The Doctor blunders into a literal man-trap, rendering him impotent for a portion of the story.

10. The British or English are criticised for perceived historic injustices.

11. The Inclusive Messaging in an episode is so heavy handed it appears to have been inserted by a school child.

12. The Doctor cries.

13. The forth wall is broken by a character either winking to camera or by directly addressing the audience.

14. The Doctor changes his outfit and/or hair.

15. The episode plot does not adhere to its own internal logic.

16. The Doctor shouts or runs around without warning or reason, as if he were aged three.

17. The villain or foe of the week is played with so much "ham" it puts the local butcher to shame.

If you're not legless by the end of the episode, what's wrong with you? LOL.

* The viewing figures for new Season 1 have been atrocious and in fact shows with far higher ratings have been cancelled before.