Image of a beer pong poster. Originally found in www.ablazingly.com

One of the most popular games among college kids is the infamous beer pong. We’ve all done it, do it, or are currently doing it, but many of us don’t realize how accepted this game has become across the nation. The drinking game phenomenon began around the 1980′s, and it has only continued to expand in popularity even after 30 years. It is no surprise why people have grown to love beer pong; it is one of the only games where there is no real loser. While the winner earns bragging rights, the “loser” gets to down multiple cups of beer; isn’t that the ultimate goal of drinking games anyway?

Bars across the nation have listened to the game’s growing buzz and taken advantage of the situation. An article in The New York Times explains how beer pong contests and tournaments are being held as a fun social activity, as well as a way to spark some friendly competition. Leagues have formed for the more serious competitors, and the first World Series of Beer Pong was held in Las Vegas, Nevada in 2006.

A lot has changed since 2006, and it’s time to take the game to the next level. Why simply shoot when you can dunk? For those of you people who love impressing others, here’s your new signature move. Remember, practice makes perfect…kind of.