I've figured out the best way to get through NBC's Olympics coverage.
This is appropriate for all events.
TAKE ONE DRINK EVERY TIME...
-a Mountie shows up unannounced
-the camera cuts to Lindsey Vonn, Shaun White, Apolo Anton Ohno, Bode Miller or Shani Davis
-the NBC commentator says something that has nothing to do with the sport at hand
-the cameraman gives us a crotch shot of a male speedskater
-one of the following words are said: graceful, dangerous, record-breaking, big-air
TAKE TWO DRINKS EVERY TIME...
-an athlete's chosen song is entirely inappropriate (i.e. Hallelujah during the opening ceremony)
-the reporter looks like he or she wants to touch Shaun White's hair.
-the commentator talks about the race being over before being concerned about an athletes well-being when they've crashed
-Bob Costas, Matt Lauer or Mary Carillo talks about how an athlete is supposed to not medal
TAKE THREE DRINKS EVERY TIME ...
-a competitor's last name is more than 10 letters long (add a drink if they're not from russia or germany)
-the commentator tears up while interviewing an athlete
-Bob Costas says something passive-aggressive and/or condescending to the other commentator at the desk
-NBC spends more time on a special feature story than actual coverage of a sport (i.e. the 15 minutes spent on polar bears vs. 5 on men's downhill)
FINISH YOUR DRINK IF...
-You manage to watch an entire cross-country skiing race (you deserve it)
FINISH THE BOTTLE IF...
-Johnny Weir wears something appropriate for outside the skating rink
If you've got any others...let me know. There's a week and a half left, and I've got to power through :)