President Barack Obama Congressional Address Drinking Game!

With apologies to our non-U.S. readers, this is a bit of American political fun. Some of us (mostly of the Democratic persuasion) developed a coping strategy during the last eight years of dismal political darkness. During those long, painful years, we came to share various versions of "Drinking Games" that were passed around on-line prior to presidential speech events (like the State of the Union). I don't know how many people actually participated in the drinking part of Presidential speech-making drinking games, but I do know that the grim humor was one thing that helped us get through it all...

For tonight's historic, first ever, Barack Obama joint address to Congress, this version of the drinking game comes from Wonkette.

Enjoy! We will.

We do it like this: On the left is what you see/hear on the teevee. On the right is Your Corresponding Action.
“This will not be easy.” — One sullen slurp.
“Challenging times.” — Try to drink from the side of your mouth without spilling.
“Bipartisan” or “bipartisanship.” — One shot, feel up somebody else’s girlfriend/boyfriend/spouse.
“Same old politics” and/or “politics as usual.” — Two quick gulps.
“Played by the rules.” — Ask somebody to get you another drink and then drink their drink while they’re in the kitchen.
“Recovery.” — One hit off your beverage. (You should have spares at hand.)
“Recovery.com” — Three drinks and punch anybody in the room who sort of looks like Biden.
“Resolve.” — Take a shot.
Camera stops on various “opposition” figures such as Cantor: If you’re male, do a line of meth and try to get another “straight” guy to blow you in the bathroom.
“Discipline.” — Take a very careful shot.
Camera stops on Hero Pilot “Andrew” Chesley “Sully” Sullenberger III: Women and children take a drink, men go outside and have a smoke.
“Breaking ground.” — One manly gulp.
“Infrastructure.” — Two sips and check the fridge for supplies.
Any mention of the Taliban: Put a “burqa” (pillowcase) over the heads of any women and gaily drink with your male friends.
“Aggressive action.” — Chug a beer or glass of wine.
Any variation of “best days are ahead.” — Finish all the booze in the house, weep.

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