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Evidently some black dude with a funny name is going to become the 44th president tomorrow. This is the first I've heard anything about it, but since the entire nation is apparently going to be tuning in to watch Barack Obama get sworn in; the least we can do is keep our impact as low as possible while it happens. And that's something I know a thing or two about—here's a quick guide to keeping green amidst the sea of flickering TV screens that will overtake our country come Tuesday.
- Watch the Inauguration with Friends
Because spending the evening clutching your Obama '08 Move On sticker alone in your dimly lit living room is sort of depressing. Also, with millions upon millions of people tuning in, let's cut back on a couple of those millions upon millions of TVs that will be turned on. Watch with friends, and consolidate TV usage, or even better, head to a local bar and watch with the entire neighborhood?just try to ignore that disgruntled McCain supporter who keeps talking about how Sarah Palin would've been a way hotter VP than Biden. - Do Not Drive to Washington D.C.
It'll only be filled with screaming liberals anyways. Two million people are predicted to cram into the nation's capital to watch what on paper sounds like the least riveting succession of events ever: a parade, a prayer, and an oath-taking. Oh yeah, and probably the most mind-blowingly eloquent speech since the Gettysburg Address. But seriously, you'll be able to see it better on TV, and the traffic is going to be a grotesque, exhaust spewing gridlock. - Throw an Inauguration Day Party
A fine way to complete both #1 and #2 on this list. Just make sure you keep the ol' impact as low as possible whilst you throw the block's most rocking prayer/oath/speech observation fest. A few ideas?reuse all that campaign literature, those pamphlets and unused bumper stickers as décor. Offer up the finest green beer as beverages, and of course, have but a single TV on at your place (not sure what sort of Obama nuts would demand otherwise, so as to have an entire screen to themselves—but I'm sure they're out there). - Oh yeah, and enjoy yourselves
It's going to be one hell of a historic day.
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