State of The Union Drinking Game
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Oh, hello, everyone! As you no doubt already know, President Barack Obama will be delivering his State Of The Union address Tuesday night on the teevee.
State of The Union Drinking Game
Submit this storydigg reddit stumble Oh, hello, everyone! As you no doubt already know, President Barack Obama will be delivering his State Of The Union address Tuesday night on the teevee. And we know that many of you may choose to use this occasion to get somewhat "chemically altered." We can't blame you! Have you seen the State of the Union? It's pretty vertigo-inducing already! So, to assist you on your adventures with recreational binge drinking, we have prepared for you the official Huffington Post State of the Union drinking game.
In preparing this, we've done our best to account for the sorts of things that are likely to happen, as far as what the president will say, what goals he'll announce, what accomplishments he'll cite, and what part of the pageantry the camera is likely to capture. We've watched a lot of these addresses, so we have a good idea about what is probably going to happen. We also have a good idea as to what will probably not happen. But, as always, these addresses can often feature unexpected moments that get talked about for days after the address.
We've done our best to divine everything that could happen -- but if you get caught by surprise by something we haven't accounted for, we trust the American people to use their best judgment and discretion. As always, however, we encourage you to participate in your country's empty displays of patriotic kitsch safely and responsibly.
Obama says, "The State of the Union is "The Hottest State," a novel by Ethan Hawke that I Kindled after Angelina Jolie turned me on to it.
Obama discusses immigration reform, education initiatives, the NATO mission in Libya, high-speed rail, folding the Department of Commerce and trade organizations into one Cabinet-level agency, the Keystone XL Pipeline.
Obama discusses the use of brutal police tactics on Occupiers, support for marriage equality, Eurozone bailouts, student loan forgiveness.
"To be honest with you, political science pretty much demonstrates that speeches like this one don't really drive public opinion, so can we just talk about that new show 'Homeland'? I mean, wow."
Obama reminds everyone about the success of the auto industry, new regulations to hold Wall Street more accountable, health care reform that's helping people who were cut from insurance rolls get life-saving medical care.
Obama reminds everyone that the war in Iraq is over, that Osama bin Laden is dead/al Qaeda is on a path to defeat, that American oil production is at an all-time high, and that he worked with Congress to enact historic deficit reduction measures.
Obama reminds everyone that he quit smoking, hasn't strapped a dog to the top of the presidential motorcade, and that everyone at Goldman Sachs was really, really sad on bonus day.
Obama: "I know that some say Republicans and Democrats cannot come together to work on behalf of the American people during an election year, but I believe we can and will work hand-in-hand on the most pressing concerns of the American people."
Obama: "I know that some say that the economic recovery I promised never materialized, but the worst is over, and the signs of recovery are everywhere. There is a lot of work to be done, but we will continue to work with Congress to help working families. And if we can't accomplish this together, I will act."
Obama: "I know that some say that I wasn't born in America, and that I'm a secret Muslim, but as to the rumors that Osama bin Laden is still alive and I intend to appoint him to the Federal Reserve Board of Governors...I say to them, well -- that would be pretty hard for me to pull off."
Obama: "I know that some say Lana Del Rey has too thin a body of work and too untested a stage presence to have been given the opportunity to perform on 'Saturday Night Live,' but the truth is that Del Rey is challenging our preconceived notions of the popstar origin story by making an interesting meta-commentary on the pre-fabrication of celebrity."
Camera catches any of the following: Boston Bruins goalie Tim Thomas, Adam Scott of "Parks And Recreation" wearing a Letters To Cleo T-shirt, that dog from "The Artist," John McCain with his mouth foaming with blood, John McCain with his mouth foaming with blood from "The Artist" dog.
Joe Biden succumbs to some prolonged peal of laughter. John Boehner gives him a look that says, "Jeez, I can't believe I have to sit next to this guy."
Joe Biden is replaced on the ticket by Hillary Clinton. John Boehner is replaced as House Speaker by Eric Cantor. (Also: Biden and Boehner start making out.)
Oh, hello, everyone! As you no doubt already know, President Barack Obama will be delivering his State Of The Union address Tuesday night on the teevee. And we know that many of you may choose to use ...
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No matter what you drink,take a sip,shot,or swig (which ever you prefer) every time the narrator says something sexually suggestive.With words like shaft,screw,crank and hole being said every five to ten seconds you get smashed pretty quick.
Like Braves71 says"(Folks-it's humor.Don't need the temperance scold or SOTU analysis. Just sip,swig,or pound, already. Figuratively acceptable.)
11:33 AM on 01/25/2012 With recent reports about the alarming number of Americans who binge drink once per week, do we really want to promote this kind of thing? Not that most people need any encouragement, but it seems like we should afford political process a bit more seriousness and not encourage what seems to be a growing and terribly unhealthy alcoholic trend.
08:19 AM on 01/25/2012 If you play this game you'll only end up taking about a dozen sips. I'll stick to my other favorite drinking game to get FUBARed, Drinkopoly, Google it. This way no matter what President Obama says I will think it was the GREATEST speech ever made.
04:30 PM on 01/25/2012 Ever read, ya mean. His speech was just as phony as the last two he made. Not to mention his campaign promises.
06:51 AM on 01/25/2012 Ok the only thing I got out of this speech is that my tax dollars are still going to be used to help , subcidise ,give ,control and Bailout the same mogul companies and corporations that only want to get bigger and richer at the expence of the cityzens of this country with out doing a thing.There is another way ,if is not made here restrict its import .you will see corporations comming back .
04:43 AM on 01/25/2012 It was impressive... after media announced that Repubs would not go, Justices would not go,etc. The Justices did look very comfortable with the President... Reps didn't show their lowly lack of Respect to the President...as it happened before... whether you like the person occupying the office or not... it leaves much to be desired to disrespect the POtUS as a Rep congressman did before... ... but it was dissapointing Pelosi didn't do something to castigate then or crude and abusive Congressman...At least referred him to the Ethics and Rules Committees! Obama is young and candid in the world of the really powerful... That wouldn't have ever happened to Lyndon, Kennedy or Clinton... but these are strange times... no wonder the aztec predictions !!!
President Barack Obama, flanked by House Majority Whip Kevin McCarthy, left, and House Majortity Leader Eric Cantor, arrives on Capitol Hill in Washington, Jan. 24, 2012, for his State of the Union address.
At the middle of "Reminder of Accomplishments" Jason Linkins slipped out of the groove (up to that point he DID get a lot of the speech right) when he pounded that shot and after that Jason got sloppy drunk and blathered from there on to the end wildly guessing about everything.
11:35 AM on 01/26/2012 The truth he told ? What truth , this was no more than a rerun of last years year before. Politician don't tell the truth while campaigning. Check out his 2008 campaign promises!
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