Mankind's 10 Stages Of Drunkenness, According To Our Best Sportswriter
In honor of his new book (and in grudging acknowledgment of Frat Boy Thanksgiving), we give you Dan Jenkins's famous list, from Baja Oklahoma:
Witty and Charming.
Rich and Powerful.
Benevolent.
Clairvoyant.
Fuck Dinner.
Patriotic.
Crank Up the Enola Gay.
Witty and Charming, Part II.
Invisible.
Bulletproof.
If you're unfamiliar with Jenkins, start with Bryan Curtis's great profile on Grantland, then work your way through the Sports Illustrated archives, beginning here.
More Jenkins: The Masters Its Ownself
Latest
Sam Leavitt Faces Massive Expectations at LSU
Fri Jul 31 2026
WNBA Overreacted to Angel Reese and Paige Bueckers’ $400 Bet
Thu Jul 30 2026
Ohio State Reloads for 2026 With Brutal Schedule Ahead
Thu Jul 30 2026
Latest Betting
- WNBA Picks Tuesday: Best Bets for Lynx, Fever and Aces
- Guardians vs. Reds Monday Prediction: Best Bets for the Battle of Ohio
- MLB Best Bets for Sunday's Rockies vs. Brewers, Yankees vs. Phillies
- UFC Abu Dhabi Best Bets: Top Picks for Ankalaev vs. Guskov Fight Night
- WNBA All-Star Weekend Best Bets: Caitlin Clark, Marina Mabrey and More
- MLB Player Props Today: Best Bets for Wednesday, July 22
- WNBA Best Bets: Wednesday Picks Featuring Lynx, Aces and Wings

