The traditional media and jerks like Brad Blakeman seem to have a talking point: "Obama doesn't like to debate." "He only does well with a teleprompter." Frankly, I kind of hope this continues since it will set the bar low, and people will be surprised to see that he isn't just a light-weight celebrity.
Thinking about this and watching Senator Badass kick some butt this week, I got excited just thinking about the upcoming debates. Which led to the following idea for a
DEBATE DRINKING GAME
Assuming that the debates may inspire many of us to join with like-minded, um "kool-aid" lovers, party hosts may want to use the following idea to add to the fun while watching:
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McSame Meltdowns (also known as old man yells at clouds moments)
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Obama Smackdowns (also known as 3 pointers)
Fun time directions below.
If you are familiar with a standard pool form (like a football grid), create a grid with the following Debate Moments in the far left column:
McSame Meltdowns:
A. Tells a lie. (No, saying, "Thank you, I'm glad to be here," does NOT count.)
B. Refers to being a POW or war hero.
C. Has a confused, painful pause.
D. Get's red in the face with steam coming out of his ears.
E. Tells a lame sexist or homophobic joke - OR, just creeps everyone out with THAT smile.
F. Tries to use Christian fundie codes, but messes up the delivery.
G. Begins debating himself by reversing himself DURING the debate itself.
H.a. Falls off his height-balancing platform while hopping up and down muttering, "i hate you, I hate you, I hate you, you popular little jerk."
Updated w/ suggestions:
H.b. Oops moment (e.g. tire gauge) when he makes a factually WRONG statement
H.c. a"My friends" (said in THAT way that makes you instinctively put yourself between him and your kid.)
Obama Smackdowns:
I. Looks thoughtful and Presidential (No, saying, "Thank you, I'm glad to be here," does NOT count.)
J. Graciously acknowledges McCain's service record
K. Starts nodding with understanding BEFORE question is complete.
L. Shows calm grace under pressure after being given a zinger of a question
M. Uses playful, appropriate, on-point humor in a disarming manner
N. Uses a reference to his faith to authentically support a personal position
O. SMACKDOWN!! Nails McCain with a TKO level rebuttal.
P. The audience begins hoping up and down yelling, "Yes, we can. Yes, we can. Yes, we can."
Directions -
The grid should have 16 rows for the Special Debate Moments listed above, and the TIME columns should be in 1, 5 or 10 minute increments depending on how many people you have at the party. (If this seems confusing, ask someone who understands Super Bowl pools for help).
Before the debate begins, have the debate watchers pass around the POOL GRID. Each person can initial 3 boxes each time. Pass the grid until all squares are initialed.
The Judge: The Party Host is the ultimate Game God/ Goddess and is therefore all knowing and the final authority.
Winning: When the Judge decides that a Debate Moment has occurred, the judge should call out the winner's initials. All "LOSERS" should turn to the winner to pay them appropriate homage by toasting the winner with: "YES, WE CAN!" Everyone takes a big drink.
Post-toasting recommended behaviors include: whooping and hollering, fist jabs, gleeful smiles and rolling on the floor with laughter
Alternative: Skip the grid. Before the debate begins, the Host simply shares the above Debate Moments to watch for, and whenever a moment occurs, the Host simply yells: "WOW!" Then, everyone toasts, "Yes, We Can!" and takes a big drink grinning from ear-to-ear.
Feel free to revise, add or make additions to Debate Moments.
CHEERS!