2004 Presidential Debate Drinking Game

[donali 57]

From the Chicago Tribune:

The Official 2004 Presidential Debate Drinking Game

By David Martin.

David Martin lives in Ottawa Canada

Published September 29, 2004

Let's face it. The presidential debates are a nuisance. But for whatever reason, most television networks feel obliged to carry them. So stop your whining and make the best of a bad situation with the Official 2004 Presidential Debate Drinking Game.

All you have to do is line up your favorite beverage and pick a candidate. Then let the game begin: -

- 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.

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. Cheers!

[Iluvharleys 15]

Now that gives me a reason to watch it!

Betty

[live2canoe 1]

Donali - thanks for sharing!

I am all over this!!

I'll have to pick out a nice bottle of wine.....

[Katie328 0]

That is hysterical! Now I wont be able to watch without thinking about the drinking game! LOL

Thanks for the chuckle!

Katie

[Vera 7]

Half a bottle of wine down.

T'was so funny, I told lots of pepole about this drinking debate....Thanks for the fun

[Penni60 45]

OK who watched the debate? I did. IT answered alot of questions for me and it also validated some things as well.

I won't go into my political beliefs, but only to say I have a clear cut idea who to vote for now.

[cateringqueen 0]

Penni, I think we are on the same page. Wow what a difference a day makes

[New Hope 37]

Please let's leave politics out of this forum! It's just too pleasant of a place for that hogwash!

[Alexandra 55]

I watched the debate with fascination, and (while being coy about my vote, for the moment) will say that I was very relieved.

FWIW, I'm all for discussing politics here in the Lounge. That's what it's for! As long as the conversation stays here, and friendly, I say have at it.

[Penni60 45]

We can discuss politics but I won't get into any heated debate over what candidate is better than the other. That is better left alone in my opinion.

[Zoe 6]

Elizabeth Edwards for president! Just think of an America led by a plus-size woman . . . look out, Osama.

[Alexandra 55]

Originally posted by Zoe

Elizabeth Edwards for president! Just think of an America led by a plus-size woman . . . look out, Osama.

Now THERE is a thought!!