Umm, you know, I think it is time for a new drinking game

It is Sunday night in Utah which means those of us who derive our alcohol morality in a Church where we have wine during Mass instead of one that whines about those of us who have wine during Mass have to be creative in our consumption.

Years ago, most likely in a small liberal arts college where math and science took a back seat to activism and social studies, there was created a drinking game to be played during the Bob Newhart show. Every time a character on the show said “Hi Bob”, those in attendance were required to take a drink of whatever adult oriented beverage they currently had in their glass. Over the years there have been many variations of the game but none have ever caught on with the same thirst for competition as the Newhart game.

I was performing my due diligence as a socially aware and socially drinking blogger this evening and spent time listening to audio clips of President-elect Barack “I’ve already had it with the media” Obama and Senator wanna-be Caroline “I have a Neil Diamond song named after me” Kennedy. Just seeing a Kennedy is enough to make me want to drink and it isn’t homage to prohibition profiteer Grandpa Joe’s activities. Nevertheless I heard in both Obama’s and Kennedy’s speech the perfect triggers for an updated “Hi Bob” game.

Every time the One says his trademark “umm” or "ahh" or the one soon to be chosen Senator says “You know”, grab the closest alcoholic beverage not already consumed by Uncle Teddy and suck it down. I didn’t even make it all the way through this Kennedy interview before Mrs. Bald Man took my keys and set out the bottle of Excedrin she knows I’ll need in the morning. I don’t know if my liver can take four to six years of this abuse. I don’t know if our country can either but booze may be the only coping mechanism we have left. And to think the media criticized George Bush for his lack of communicativeness.

Here are two more samplings from You Tube:


Cheers,
S2