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How do I portray being drunk when acting?

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If you've ever seen characters in shows or movies where they act drunk, use them as a reference. But it's also great to take acting classes, as that gives you more practice and helps you better embody different characters. Just like you'd try to imitate a character from The Walking Dead if you wanted to act like a zombie, you can use inspiration from shows or movies to make your portrayal of someone drunk or stoned more convincing. Acting is all about practice, tapping into memory if you've previously been drunk, and then putting your own spin on it.

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How can I convey drunkenness in a text?

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Misspell words, don't include punctuation, swear every other word and make zero sense.

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In what situation do I have to pretend to be drunk?

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You may want to play a prank on your friends. You may also need to act drunk for a performance.

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What if I am already drunk?

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Then you don't need to 'act' drunk on purpose.

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My friends can spot my act quckly what should I do?

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Don't argue with them. The more you try to convince them that you are drunk, the less they will believe you. Just keep acting drunk and less in control. When they ask you if you're drunk, deny it.

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What should you do if your parents show up and your friends tell them that you're drunk?

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Take your punishment in front of your friends, then when you're alone with your parents come clean. Tell them "I just was acting drunk to fit in. I really didn't drink anything."

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What happens if the police ask?

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If the authorities are involved, it's time to drop the act and tell the truth.

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Would it be a good idea to act drunk at school?

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No, I don't recommend that. Even if you tell them you were just pretending, you still might get in trouble.

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How do I act drunk in an online Roleplay?

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Slurred speech is a good one, describing the scent of alcohol on breath and/or clothes are also good details to include, stumbling around, reddened face, lack of self control.

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How do I act comedically drunk?

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Overdo all of the steps. Do everything in the article, but do it times two.

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Should I laugh a lot if I want to pretend to be drunk?

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Yes, alcohol causes unusual laughter. Just don't laugh too much, and laugh at things you don't normally find hilarious if you want to look really drunk.

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Can muslim people do this

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yes they can because only alcohol is haram nothing else other then alcohol is haram in the muslim religions

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