We shall from time to time create a drinking game . . .
Yes, dear Reader, it is that time of the year again. The invitation has been sent. The speech is in its final draft. All that remains is the delivery itself (and the pre-game show, the pre-pre-game show, the introduction by the Sergeant at Arms, the handshakes, the standing ovations, and doubtless some display of incivility on the part of Tea Party members of Congress). With that in mind, we humbly submit to you our annual rules (see 2012, 2011 rules) for consuming alcohol while viewing that Constitutionally-mandated presidential rite: the State of the Union.
- Pre-game show rules: one shot of bourbon, one blow to the head from a ball-peen hammer each time Erin Burnett appears on screen.
- “Mr. Speaker, the President of the United States!” On that statement, drink one flute of champagne. After all, we’re still celebrating it’s BHO again and not that other guy.
- Speaking of the other guy, drink a carton of milk. That joke will never get old.
- Each time the President says "immigration reform," pour a half shot of tequila into a half shot of bourbon. It'll all be American soon.
- Each time the President says "nuclear arms" shake up your beer can and try to drink it without any spillage.
- Each time the camera shows a shot of the Al Green(TX-9) take a drink while attempting to howl
- Each time a Republican-appointed Supreme Court Justice is on camera, do a slammer shot and yell, "Order in the court!"
- Each time the President says “bipartisanship” pull out a clump of your hair, put it into a shot glass of 151, and set the whole thing on fire. Drink at your peril--and the country’s.
- Each time there's a camera shot of Sen. McConnell take a shot of Kentucky Gentleman and say "Hello Clarice."
- Each time John Boehner tears up, do a waterfall. You don’t stop until he does. God help us all.
- Each time the camera shows Michelle Obama drink a Cosmo and do a set of curls.
- Each time the President mentions infrastructure, chug one can of American beer (your humble authors suggest Dale’s Pale Ale or Pabst Blue Ribbon), place it intact on your coffee table, and construct a pyramid. If you can still see the TV over the pyramid by the end of the State of the Union, consider the speech a missed opportunity.
- Each time a Republican is rude, uncivil, or otherwise disrespectful of the President, take one shot of tequila mixed with sugar because somethings aren’t improved by any amount of sugarcoating.
- If the Pope is mentioned, eat a saltine and enjoy a glass of Carlo Rossi. Bonus: write your own name on a piece of paper, set it aflame, and wait pensively for the smoke to turn white. It’s going to be a long couple of months, folks.
- If the President mentions or otherwise hints at the possibility of one of his nominees being held up or otherwise filibustered, take (Article) Two shots of rye whiskey and shout, "j'accuse!" at the television. Bonus: If at this point the camera pans to Lindsey Graham (R-SC), throw a copy of the 9/11 Report at the screen.
- If the President mentions Afghanistan, drink an entire bottle of Johnnie Walker Red: Keep Walking.
- If the President mentions health care reform, drink one shot of mouthwash. To your health!
- If the President mentions Syria, eat one spoonful of humus mixed with shards of glass.
- If the President mentions voting or election reform, enjoy one tall glass of Budweiser because, although it used to be made in America, it's done right by the Belgians anymore.
- Each time the camera pans to Ted Nugent, take one long pull off a bottle of vodka and air guitar "Cat Scratch Fever."
- Each time the camera pans to the First Lady's 102 year old guest, set aside one sip of sweet vermouth to be consumed two hours hence. Don't forget to drink . . . I mean, vote.
And that's all for the State of the Union, folks. Our only advice to you for the post-game shows is take all remaining booze, beer, shards of glass, humus, mouthwash, and sugar, blend over ice, and hope it's strong enough to knock you out for the next six months. We'll wake you when the political capital is spent and we're in much the same place we are today.
- “Mr. Speaker, the President of the United States!” On that statement, drink one flute of champagne. After all, we’re still celebrating it’s BHO again and not that other guy.
- Speaking of the other guy, drink a carton of milk. That joke will never get old.
- Each time the President says "immigration reform," pour a half shot of tequila into a half shot of bourbon. It'll all be American soon.
- Each time the President says "nuclear arms" shake up your beer can and try to drink it without any spillage.
- Each time the camera shows a shot of the Al Green(TX-9) take a drink while attempting to howl
- Each time a Republican-appointed Supreme Court Justice is on camera, do a slammer shot and yell, "Order in the court!"
- Each time the President says “bipartisanship” pull out a clump of your hair, put it into a shot glass of 151, and set the whole thing on fire. Drink at your peril--and the country’s.
- Each time there's a camera shot of Sen. McConnell take a shot of Kentucky Gentleman and say "Hello Clarice."
- Each time John Boehner tears up, do a waterfall. You don’t stop until he does. God help us all.
- Each time the camera shows Michelle Obama drink a Cosmo and do a set of curls.
- Each time the President mentions infrastructure, chug one can of American beer (your humble authors suggest Dale’s Pale Ale or Pabst Blue Ribbon), place it intact on your coffee table, and construct a pyramid. If you can still see the TV over the pyramid by the end of the State of the Union, consider the speech a missed opportunity.
- Each time a Republican is rude, uncivil, or otherwise disrespectful of the President, take one shot of tequila mixed with sugar because somethings aren’t improved by any amount of sugarcoating.
- If the Pope is mentioned, eat a saltine and enjoy a glass of Carlo Rossi. Bonus: write your own name on a piece of paper, set it aflame, and wait pensively for the smoke to turn white. It’s going to be a long couple of months, folks.
- If the President mentions or otherwise hints at the possibility of one of his nominees being held up or otherwise filibustered, take (Article) Two shots of rye whiskey and shout, "j'accuse!" at the television. Bonus: If at this point the camera pans to Lindsey Graham (R-SC), throw a copy of the 9/11 Report at the screen.
- If the President mentions Afghanistan, drink an entire bottle of Johnnie Walker Red: Keep Walking.
- If the President mentions health care reform, drink one shot of mouthwash. To your health!
- If the President mentions Syria, eat one spoonful of humus mixed with shards of glass.
- If the President mentions voting or election reform, enjoy one tall glass of Budweiser because, although it used to be made in America, it's done right by the Belgians anymore.
- Each time the camera pans to Ted Nugent, take one long pull off a bottle of vodka and air guitar "Cat Scratch Fever."
- Each time the camera pans to the First Lady's 102 year old guest, set aside one sip of sweet vermouth to be consumed two hours hence. Don't forget to drink . . . I mean, vote.
And that's all for the State of the Union, folks. Our only advice to you for the post-game shows is take all remaining booze, beer, shards of glass, humus, mouthwash, and sugar, blend over ice, and hope it's strong enough to knock you out for the next six months. We'll wake you when the political capital is spent and we're in much the same place we are today.
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