By this point, we're all aware that this year's presidential election season is both atypical and painful to observe. The American public is all but bombarded by Donald and Hillary's numerous scandals and controversies on a daily basis, and for many, political discussion has boiled down to an endless conversation about who's the lesser of the two evils. (For those of you who don't typically read my articles, fair warning: #I'mWithHer.)
So what can you do when you're disillusioned with the state of the race for the White House, the collective good judgment of the American people or the media coverage that has turned this into little more than a horse race? You don't want to avoid the media updates entirely, but the desperation you feel when seeing Trump go at it again just has to stop.
Enter the 2016 Presidential Debate Drinking Game. Inspired by this work of art, here's a quick list of the phrases and events that you know are going to come up on Sunday night.
Donald "That's Called Business, By The Way" Trump
- He mentions his taxes.
- He interrupts Hillary Clinton.
- He complains about the rigged system that just won't let him win.
- He's going to bring jobs back.
- He backtracks on something you know he's said before.
- He absolutely does not answer the damn question.
Hillary "Shimmy Your Way To The White House" Clinton
- She stares into the camera like she's on "The Office."
- She piggybacks on Obama's achievements.
- She's clearly appealing to some minority group.
- She cracks a joke that falls flat.
- She smiles condescendingly while Trump hurts himself.
You might be wondering why this list of drinking events is so short, but please keep in mind that many of these things may happen tens of times over the course of the 90-minute debate on Sunday night at 9 EST. (Drink responsibly, friends.)
One last note: since we obviously shouldn't condone underage drinking, I'll be eagerly watching C-SPAN in anticipation tomorrow, with little shot glasses and chocolate milk lined up. I highly encourage you to do the same.
