October 2, 2008
Posted: October 2nd, 2008 07:39 PM ET
Palin Bingo is making its debut.
(CNN) - Voters usually tune in to the presidential debates to hear something new from the candidates. But tonight, some viewers of the VP face-off between Joe Biden and Sarah Palin are desperately hoping to hear more of the same – word for campaign buzzword - especially from the Alaska governor. Drinking games linked to debate-night references have become as much a presidential campaign season tradition as the debates themselves. But this year, the GOP vice presidential nominee seems to have fueled a spike in popularity for a slightly more wholesome versions of that game: Palin Bingo. The squares in these games are filled with ubiquitous phrases that make regular appearances in Palin’s stump speech, including “Hockey Mom,” “Maverick” and “Moose.” One version challenges players to earn extra points by scoring a “Media Black-out” – filling in all the spaces on their card.
Of course, both candidates have fallen back on familiar language since being named to their parties’ presidential tickets: Sarah Palin may have inspired the lion’s share of debate bingo games floating around the Web this week, but bingo is bi-partisan, and Joe Biden hasn’t escaped his own tribute - versions that feature words associated with the Delaware senator (Sample option: his commuting mainstay, “Amtrak”) have also been downloaded by eager debate-watchers. For those who don’t mind an election-season hangover, there are always the more typical versions of the game: every time you hear “Scranton,” take a swig. Filed under: Joe Biden Sarah Palin Vice presidential debate
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