All roads lead to...a die in a cup?

Based on the sheer quantity of photographic evidence, an outsider would conclude that 90% of our time in Naples was spent playing Beer Die. This outsider would not necessarily be wrong. Spending hours around a table watching each other throw little red dice invariably leads to the identification of personal throwing styles - everyone has their own flair. For those of you who are unable to back-substitute movies from still shots (i.e. unimaginative losers), here are some key points to know about the five playing styles.

Gbat
As the teacher of the game, G clearly has some experience. Notice the beautiful extension and the body weight shifted forward. If the table were glass, you would no doubt see that G is on the balls of his feet, ensuring that his follow through is clean. Also, if the table were glass, it would have been broken hours ago. Unbreak this glaaassssssss...say you'll be whole agaaaaain...

Loos
In contrast to G (and Diggity), Loos generates pace from the wrist (make limp-wristed jokes as you please), as opposed to the shoulder. The follow through is not quite as expansive and graceful, but the compact nature of the throw allows him to play in tight situations, if necessary (e.g. underneath or next to JD's enormous noggin). Also, unlike everyone else, Loos appears to be watching his hand release the die, instead of focusing on the opponent's cup. It's about as effective as looking straight up while shooting a basketball (which Loos, in fact, may or may not also do).

Diggity
If you thought G's extension was scintillating, you ain't seen nothing yet. Putting G's high-arm follow through to shame, Diggity puts his weight backward (somewhat unorthodox) and compensates by achieving a full body stretch with every shot. You can almost hear his spine popping. Also, whereas everyone else's expressions are either nonchalant or involve some form of lip-biting, Diggity's eyes are pure intensity - the goal is sighted, and nothing can stop the man. Except for a low-hanging chandelier, perhaps.

Roscolian
Rosco's throwing style is dominated by the unique configuration of his hands. He achieves a decent level of extension on the arm, generating the rest of the momentum by leaning forward. Once the die has been released, Rosco keeps his right hand in an odd "Hey, how's it going" style, essentially greeting the die into the cup. His left hand, meanwhile, is modulating the air pressure by turning an invisible knob. Not something you see everyday, folks.

Dizzle
Last and least, we have the unexpected MVP of the game. Years of softball and sorority parties have honed Dizzle's talent to such a level that she can sink the die without even the slightest appearance of effort. Unlike the dudes, she throws underhand, her body is perfectly straight and her throwing hand barely moves (her follow through is even less apparent than Loos'). She basically looks like she is inspecting her nails - ho hum...PLOP...other team drinks. Also, note from her expression that she is probably spacing out, perhaps moving to another dimension where she can warp space-time to ensure that her throw is true.


Playing styles reveal a lot about people's character, such as athleticism, laziness, showmanship, friendliness, and total nonchalance (characteristics listed in order).

How do you play?