11:12 AM September 29, 2004 | Comments (0)
Cheers! Slainte! Prost! Centi Anni! Skol!
Just in time for the US Presidential debates, The Chicago Tribune today posted an amusing editorial titled The Official 2004 Presidential Debate Drinking Game.
Now most people I know have a pretty good idea of who I'm voting for in November. Although I plan to watch the debates — playing this game may just keep me from throwing things at my TV and screaming in aggravation at Dubya — ahem — I mean my least favorite candidate.
So see, sometimes, drinking can be a blessing! ;-)
Here are the game rules taken from the editorial by David Martin that was printed in today's Chicago Tribune.
The Official 2004 Presidential Debate Drinking Game
Game Rules:
- Line up your favorite beverage and pick a candidate.
- Every time President Bush says the word safer take a drink. If he uses the word democracy in the same sentence, make it a double.
- For every John Kerry reference to the UN have a drink.
- If Bush uses the phrase compassionate conservative you must chug your entire beverage.
- Take one drink for every three times Kerry points with his left hand.
- Any previously recorded Bushism, like misunderestimate or subliminable used by the president during the debate requires one drink.
- If Kerry exceeds the time limit for any response, take a drink.
- Back-to-back offenses require a double shot and a NoDoz.
- A reference by your candidate to any of the following requires one drink:
1. Florida
2. North Korea
3. Axis of evil
4. Saddam Hussein
5. The American people
- And for an exciting twist on the game, anytime anybody mentions the word Vietnam everybody has to take a drink.
As David Martin said, In this game, everyone's a winner. At worst, you'll reach the end of the debate experiencing a warm, pleasant buzz. But if you're really lucky, you'll pass out by 10 o'clock and won't have to listen to the closing statements.
Hoist your glasses high!
Here's to you…me…the American people…the candidates…and the debates!
