Let’s not kid ourselves—Zoolander is a cinematic masterpiece of pure absurdity, bedazzled in male-model ego, brainwashing pop music, and eyebrow-raising fashion statements. Whether you’re throwing a movie night, planning a fashion-forward party, or just want to toast to the beauty of Blue Steel, this guide will give you everything you need to play—and survive—Zoolander Drinking Game.
Now, straighten your walk, suck in those cheekbones, and get ready to drink like you’re strutting down the runway for Mugatu’s Derelicte Collection.
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Zoolander Drinking Game 101
Start with the core rules—these are your foundation for fun without face-planting before Act II.
Drink Once Whenever:
- Zoolander mispronounces a word (“eugoogooly” anyone?)
- Someone praises Hansel (especially if he’s “so hot right now”)
- A model poses with a “look” (Blue Steel, Magnum, Le Tigre—yes, even Ferrari)
- There’s a celebrity cameo (David Bowie gets two sips minimum)
- Mugatu screams (it’s always unhinged and always deserves a toast)
Take Two Sips If:
- “Relax” starts playing
- A gasoline fight erupts
- The “Prime Minister of Malaysia” is mentioned
- Derek gets existential (“Who am I?”)
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Top Zoolander Moments to Time Your Shots
- “Relax” Brainwashing Scene: Take a shot. Then another when Mugatu presses the trigger that doesn’t work.
- The Gasoline Fight: Waterfall drink from the moment they spray each other until the kaboom.
- Walk-Off with Hansel: Challenge a friend to an actual walk-off across the living room. The winner assigns drinks.
- Zoolander’s Existential Breakdow: Whenever Derek questions his identity, take a sip and ponder your life choices. Then drink again to forget them.
Zoolander 2 Drinking Rules
So you’ve survived the original and want to push your party to the brink of self-destruction? Queue up Zoolander 2 and prepare for:
Drink Once Whenever:
- A character from the first movie is referenced
- A celebrity cameo makes zero sense
- Someone says “fashion” with dramatic flair
- You ask, “Wait, why is this happening?”
Take Two Sips If:
- There’s a flashback to the original
- Derek or Hansel cries
- A new character dies unnecessarily
Waterfall during:
- The finale catwalk
- Benedict Cumberbatch’s character says literally anything
Pro Tip: This round is for seasoned pros only. Consider switching to lower-alcohol drinks or spacing it out if you value your memory (and motor skills).
Wild and Creative Zoolander-Themed Drinking Challenges
1. The “Center for Kids Who Can’t Read Good” Literacy Test
Before the movie, pass out cards with fake “model school” subjects like “Selfie Math” or “Mirror Appreciation 101.” Whenever Zoolander mentions the school, everyone must name a fake subject—anyone who hesitates drinks.
2. The Look-Off
During the walk-off scene, pause the movie. Have a Blue Steel contest. Everyone gives their best Zoolander face. The worst impression (as voted by the group) takes two shots and must “walk-off” across the room with model swagger.
3. “Relax” Rewire Challenge
When “Relax” starts playing, start dancing like you’re being brainwashed to kill the Prime Minister. If you break character, you drink. Last one still dancing assigns shots.
4. The Hansel Hype-Up
Every time someone on screen hypes Hansel, everyone must say something absurdly flattering about someone else in the room. If you stutter or can’t come up with something, drink.
5. The Eugoogooly Gauntlet
Every time someone in the movie says something serious and fails (Derek’s speech at the funeral, for example), the group votes on who gives the worst “eugoogooly” for a random object (e.g. “this half-eaten bag of chips”). Loser drinks.
Host the Ultimate Zoolander-Themed Movie Night
Want to become the Mugatu of party planning? Here’s how to craft an unforgettable Zoolander night from start to blackout.
1. Fashion Challenge: Dress Like a Zoolander Character
You’re not just watching Zoolander—you’re living it. Add a pre-game dress-up challenge to turn the party into a full-on fashion showdown.
Rules:
- Assign each guest a character (Derek, Hansel, Mugatu, Matilda, Katinka, or the DJ from the walk-off)
- Budget: $10–$20, thrift-store style
- Bonus: DIY props like tiny phones, capes, or excessive scarves
Reward System:
- Best Costume: immune from 1 drink penalty
- Most In-Character Behavior: may assign drinks at will for 10 minutes
- Worst Costume: must take a shot and explain it as a “bold artistic choice”
Make it fashion. Make it chaos.
2. Decor Ideas
- DIY cardboard cutout of the “Center for Kids Who Can’t Read Good”
- Mirrors everywhere
- Runway in the hallway with LED lights or fairy string lights
3. Soundtrack Vibes (Pre & Post-Movie)
- Frankie Goes to Hollywood – “Relax”
- Wham! – “Wake Me Up Before You Go-Go”
- David Bowie – “Fashion”
- Any house remix from the early 2000s
4. Game Station Printables
- Print out rules for each difficulty level
- Scorecards for the “Look-Off” competition
- Mini ballots for “Best Quote,” “Worst Blue Steel,” etc.
- Create your own Zoolander quote BINGO
5. Food Pairing (Optional, but Hilarious)
- Orange Mocha Frappuccinos (spiked)
- Fashionably tiny finger foods
- Mini hot dogs labeled “model size”
6. Zoolander-Inspired Cocktail Recipes
Instead of just grabbing any old beer or cheap vodka, give the game some flair with drinks named after iconic characters or scenes:
- Blue Steel Bombs (blue curaçao + Red Bull)
- Hansel’s Herbal Highball (cucumber gin + tonic + mint)
- Mugatu Mule (vodka, ginger beer, splash of madness)
- Eugoogooly Shots (layered liqueurs, taken solemnly)
Other Movies Worthy of a Zoolander-Style Drinking Game
Zoolander isn’t the only film that pairs perfectly with questionable cocktails and catastrophic decisions. Once you’ve Blue Steel’d yourself into oblivion, keep the party going with these gloriously ridiculous cinematic masterpieces. Each one brings its own chaotic flavor and drinking game potential.
1. White Chicks (2004)
“Yo, hold my poodle!”
Disguises, fashion disasters, and quotable nonsense? It’s basically Zoolander with FBI badges.
Drink When:
- Someone says something outrageously offensive with a straight face.
- A pop song is lip-synced dramatically.
- You think, “This movie would never get made today.”
2. Popstar: Never Stop Never Stopping (2016)
“I’m not gay, but if I was, I would want equal rights!”
Like Zoolander, it’s a mockumentary of fame and vanity, featuring cameos galore and songs that are both awful and amazing.
Drink When:
- A new “banger” drops.
- A celeb cameo confuses you.
- Connor4Real does something that screams “man-child.”
3. Spice World (1997)
“Hold on to your knickers, girls!”
A chaotic fever dream that makes no sense, filled with girl power, platform shoes, and aliens. Yes, really.
Drink When:
- A costume change happens mid-scene.
- The plot takes a weird turn (you’ll be drinking a lot).
- Meat Loaf drives the bus.
4. Josie and the Pussycats (2001)
“DuJour means crash positions!”
It’s early-2000s consumerism satire in eyeliner and leopard print, with a soundtrack that still slaps.
Drink When:
- A brand name is shamelessly dropped.
- Parker Posey gives fashion villain energy.
- A subliminal message is revealed.
5. Showgirls (1995)
“I’m not a stripper. I’m a dancer.”
Trashy? Yes. Iconic? Also yes. If Zoolander is about models, this is about performers… of another kind.
Drink When:
- Someone falls off a stage, out of a dress, or into drama.
- Dialogue makes you question if it was written by aliens.
- You feel secondhand embarrassment.
6. Death Becomes Her (1992)
“Now a warning?!”
It’s camp. It’s undead. It’s couture. Goldie Hawn and Meryl Streep fighting in Chanel? Count us in.
Drink When:
- Someone dies (again).
- There’s a mirror scene.
- Isabella Rossellini enters the room like a gothic goddess.
7. Barbie (2023)
“Do you guys ever think about dying?”
Glam, existential crises, and outfits so good they deserve their own museum.
Drink When:
- Ken does something wildly insecure.
- A monologue makes you unexpectedly emotional.
- You’re blinded by pink.
Bonus: Make It a Ridiculously Good-Looking Movie Marathon
Want to turn your party into an all-night absurdity bender? Try this Zoolander Cinematic Universe Drinking Marathon™:
- Start with Zoolander
- Then White Chicks for face-melting disguise chaos.
- Level up with Popstar for unhinged pop-star satire.
- Go fully feral with Showgirls (caution: NSFW and emotionally destabilizing).
- End it with Barbie and cry in your drink about gender roles and patriarchy in heels.
Pro Tip: Rotate drink themes to match each movie (Blue Steel Bombs → DuJour Daiquiris → Barbie Pink Margaritas). Make everyone switch outfits between films. Bonus drinks for quoting any line perfectly from memory.
Final Pose: Strike a Look, Sip with Style
Whether you’re channeling your inner Derek Zoolander, lip-syncing to “Relax” mid-dance-off, or giving a heartfelt eugoogooly to a bag of chips, the Zoolander Drinking Game is more than just boozy chaos—it’s a celebration of absurdity, friendship, and really, really, ridiculously good times.
So throw on that sequin scarf, pour yourself a Mugatu Mule, and prepare to strut through a night of quote-fueled mayhem. And if your movie marathon detours into Spice World or Showgirls at 2 a.m.? Even better. Because in this house, we respect high fashion and lowbrow comedy.
Now go forth, party like you’re headlining a Derelicte runway, and remember: looks fade, but legendary drinking games are forever.
Cue “Wake Me Up Before You Go-Go” and fade out on Blue Steel.