Get Ready…The State of the Union Drinking Game

January 23, 2012     Posted in College, News


By Ashley

Going to college in DC, it seems like everyone knows everything about politics. I’ve never seen so many people know so much about the American (and international, for that matter) political system. Tomorrow night, January 24, Obama will be presenting this year’s State of the Union. This is extremely exciting because, besides the fact that I live in DC, I’m in one of the largest, rowdiest, most belligerent freshman dorms in the country. Now, combine DC’s major political events and my dorm and you have The State of the Union Drinking Game!

Listen, I know most college-aged girls know more about celebrity gossip than politics but hopefully this game will get you all a little more interested in The State of the Union. Here it goes:

Rules of The State of the Union Drinking Game:

1. If Barack Obama says “let me be clear,” take a sip.

2. If the President mentions the Occupy Movement, yell “f*ck the man!” and take a sip.

3. If Obama mentions our boys in the Middle East, the last person to jump up, salute and yell “God bless our troops!” takes a shot.

4. If the President mentions his wife, Michelle, pretend to make out with yourself then take a sip.

5. If the word “debt” is used, take a sip of your friend’s drink and promise to give it back.

6. If Obama uses the word “jobs,” toast to grad school and take a sip.

7. Anytime you see Michelle Obama’s “guns,” flex your biceps and take a sip.

I think this game should “do the trick” but if it doesn’t, feel free to be creative and add a few more rules! Got something to add? Share it below!

16 Comments on "Get Ready…The State of the Union Drinking Game"

  1. politnonymous says:
    Mon, 23rd Jan 201211:44 pm 

    republican debate drinking game: every time a candidate talks over another, drink until they stop. this works best with earlier debates, but still works today.

  2. Nina says:
    Tue, 24th Jan 20129:29 am 

    How about drink every time only one party stands up to cheer and the other party sits there with stinkeyes.

  3. eighty7love says:
    Tue, 24th Jan 201212:01 pm 

    Reblogged this on danifbaby.

  4. Katie Garrity - North Central College says:
    Tue, 24th Jan 20124:25 pm 

    You'd be wasted by the end.

  5. Katie Garrity - North Central College says:
    Tue, 24th Jan 20124:26 pm 

    I wish I didn't have 8 AM class or else I would be all over this game.

  6. HLB says:
    Tue, 24th Jan 20126:53 pm 

    @politnonymous, oh look a shiny penny! Snicker.

  7. LibertyJane says:
    Tue, 24th Jan 20127:00 pm 

    Every time he says "fair," donate to your favorite libertarian or Republican. (I need sober comrades to stop his evil communist plan!)

    The Tree of Liberty thanks you.

  8. Kathleen says:
    Tue, 24th Jan 20127:02 pm 

    You'd be wasted 5 minutes in.

  9. Grisha says:
    Tue, 24th Jan 20127:03 pm 

    Related to #1 above: "I will not rest!" But what do I care; I *already* puts some Beck's away. Before the speech. And I don't even own a TV. So, THERE!

  10. Prof Jim says:
    Tue, 24th Jan 20127:07 pm 

    1. Every time President Obama mentions "investments," yell "spending" and take a drink.
    2. Every time President Obama uses the words "equal," "fair," or "fairness,' begin to sob uncontrollably.
    3. Every time President Obama uses the words "millionaires" or "billionaires," throw up (by then you'll probably be drunk enough to do this).

  11. glitchus says:
    Tue, 24th Jan 20127:11 pm 

    Every time he says “I” pat yourself on the back and take a sip in a toast to the immaculate narcissist.

  12. currently says:
    Tue, 24th Jan 20127:25 pm 

    Every time Joe Biden stands to lead a rousing Lib cheer: drink 'til the cheering stops, then throw your empty glass or bottle at the tv.

  13. Lizeau says:
    Tue, 24th Jan 20127:29 pm 

    I'm going to use the one and only rule I use each and every day: At the sound of President Obama's voice, yell at the top of your lungs SHUT UP SHUT UP SHUT UP SHUT UP SHUT UP as you reach for the remote (or radio dial) to change the station.

  14. Atrus Oranis says:
    Tue, 24th Jan 20127:39 pm 

    Every time Obama blames something he did or was a result of his policies on someone else, take a drink and blame Obama.

  15. PamK says:
    Tue, 24th Jan 20127:56 pm 

    For those who have things to do tomorrow and would like to give Michelle the finger, change this to a chocolates eating game. Buy a couple of bags of mini Snickers or Mounds bars, gorge on Obama's divisiveness and irresponsibity, and indulge yourself so you can not only listen to the speech but not feel guilty about that chocolate high. Might put on a pound or two, but will allow the responsible to report to work and school tomorrow.

  16. abbey normal says:
    Tue, 24th Jan 20129:13 pm 

    Tally up your golf score card

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