In just a couple of days we should have a good idea who the leader of our country will be for the next four years. That is, assuming these armies of lawyers each party has poised don't get out there and act like flies. Barring that I have a game the whole family can play to bring more excitement to the election returns. For each candidate pick out one worn out phrase or word that you are totally sick of hearing. For Obama it can be "change", "historic election", "Messiah", "that one", or "Hussein". For McCain of course it has to be "maverick", "experience", or any reference to his age. Use one of these or any other for each candidate. Play as individuals or teams. The objects of the game are twofold. First, each time one of the magic phrases is uttered during election coverage everyone that did not choose the phrase must have a drink. Alcohol or not it still gets to be fun. The second object is to keep track of how many times each phrase or word is said. At the end of the night the phrase with the most mentions earns that person a prize.
I tried it the other night as I was having a wine cooler. I chose the word "fight" because I had noticed that every political ad ran told me how their candidate would fight for me. I ususally fight for myself but as long as they are willing to why should I get dirty? So I started with the 6 o'clock news and barely made it past Wheel of Fortune. I decided then and there I would never try it again with anything alcoholic.
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Well, there's a new British study that says light drinking during pregnancy is actually advantageous and produces better-behaved and smarter little boys, but I think this drinking game would exceed the limit of "light" quickly.
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