Shutdown Drinking Game

Children's book Any time a children's book is referenced, take a drink. Make that two for Dr. Seuss and three for Harry Potter or Narnia.

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Shutdown Countdown One drink for each news media outlet with an overly dramatic countdown clock displayed.

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"The American people want..." The first person to stand up when a lawmaker says "the American people want..." may choose another person to take a shot.

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Twitter Power Any time a representative reads a Tweet on the floor, everyone must start drinking. Do not stop until they do.

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Universal Healthcare Any time another country's universal healthcare system is referenced, everyone must yell a toast in that country's language and drink.

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Common Sense Any time a government official says something about "common sense," take a drink.

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Lawmaker Furlough Any time a representative says "We won't let ourselves get paid until this is solved," the last one to shout "BS!" must drink twice.

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Reaching Across the Aisle Any time a lawmaker sternly mentions, "What our colleagues in the other house must do," take a drink.

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