As I settled down to watch the State of the Union address yesterday evening, I realized that, ideally, I’d have a couple of drinks to get through it.
Now I realize that I wasn’t ambitious enough! My title is shamelessly stolen from the headline of this story in The LA Times, which was pointed out to me by a very good friend in Rhode Island. It’s a pretty funny opinion piece documenting a drinking game that can make the address more tolerable. There are some funny suggestions, such as
Also drink when the president winks, nods and points at someone in the audience in rapid succession; drink each time he refers to 9/11 or uses the word “nuke-u-lar,” and drink something bitter when he says that “the state of our union is strong.”
and possibly my favorite
Drink each time the president begins a charming anecdote about some folks from a small red-state town; drink twice when the camera cuts to said folks. If the president reports that his chat with these fine people made it clear to him that the administration’s current course is the proper one, drink half a beer, then tell the person sitting next to you that it’s clear to you that your current course toward inebriation is the proper one as well.
Man, I wish I’d seen this before the speech started. Seriously though, the characterizations of the President’s mannerisms are pretty good.
February 1st, 2006 at 9:15 pm
Makes me wish I had TIVO, I skipped the entire address :-p
February 1st, 2006 at 9:40 pm
I am sorry I had to let the title wisp across my tongue verbalization several times before it clicked:)
Clear and present Danger
I think we have to say that subliminal advertising is going on here about political views. What kind of beer was that?:)
February 2nd, 2006 at 2:17 am
Funniest synopsis I’ve read is over at AngryBlackBitch.
February 2nd, 2006 at 2:22 am
And since we’re on the topic…don’t forget that the Winter Olympics are coming up! Figure skating fans should stock up for the Dick Button Drinking Game!
February 2nd, 2006 at 8:55 am
Fantastic Kristin (for AngryBlackBitch)! Thanks!
February 2nd, 2006 at 2:52 pm
An addition: every time Bush says something that makes you and your companions burst out indignantly, but which receives resounding applause from the chamber, pass around a shot–whoever’s left holding it when the applause stops drinks it.