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- September 19, 2009
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I still remember my birthday that happened to fall on Election Day the year Bush beat Gore. Wow, what an awesome birthday. Riiiiight. It's my birthday and I'll cry if I want to? Pretty much. Thankfully, they don't fall on the same day this year, BUT, it's still party week. Have a party on a school night, eat some Obama cookies, break out the red, white and blue jelly beans. Do it! All after you vote, of course.
Send Those Evites!
Politics aside…wait, no, that isn’t possible on Election Day. So, you’ve ignored the fact that some of your friends belong to the opposite political party, but come November 4, you can’t. THEY will be voting for the other candidate, and if THEY are coming to your party, it’s like watching a football game with both sets of fans, but far worse.
Some people are going to be devastated, others ecstatic, but more earth-shattering than the Lombardi trophy changing hands, the future of the entire country is on the lines.
Before you clink glasses...
Did you make sure to vote? If you didn’t even register for the MOST IMPORTANT ELECTION OF YOUR LIFETIME (or so the media says) and you’re an American citizen over the age of 18, stop reading this guide—no party for you!
One blogger suggests...
To bake a cake for Obama and a pie for McCain. Well, not FOR them. But for those friends on the opposite side. Think of it as extending the olive branch, a sugary sweet one, or as the blogger states, “Why not let people on both sides of the political fence support their candidates and honor their differences with… pastry?”
Election Elixirs
Alcoholic drinks serve a purpose no matter what the mood. Spirit in the toilet because your candidate lost? Drink up! Jumping for joy because your candidate won? Drink up! See how nicely that works? There are no sides when it comes to deciding to make Election Elixirs, and whether you are coping or celebrating, a little liquor will go a long way to make the night memorable, tolerable, palatable, then forgettable if need be.
10 Cane Rum Weighs In
Here are a few of their recipes:
John 10 Cane Punch
2 oz 10 Cane (obvy) rum1/4 oz pineapple juice1/4 oz lime juice1/4 oz grenadine
Pour everything into a mixing glass, add ice, and shake.
Obama-Rama
1.5 oz 10 Cane rum1 oz Grand Marnier1/4 oz Orgeat syrup (exsqueeze me?)1 oz lime juice1/4 oz simple syrupmint sprig and lemon slice
Shake everything but the mint and lemon in a mixing glass with ice, pour into rocks glass and garnish.
The Obama-Rama would look a little like this (er make believe there is a slice of lemon there).
The Obama Slammer
From the book, “The Obama Menu.” The drink is blue, with rum, vodka, banana liqueur, lime juice, blue Curacao, soda and 2 cherries.
It's Game Time, baby!
Drink every time Obama or McCain wins a state? Yep, that’s an obvious one. Here are some other game ideas from Party 411:
- Political Party Feud (trivia questions about candidates and politics)
- Campaign Ad Contest on poster board
- Pin the tail on the donkey OR pin the trunk on the elephant
Let Guidetrippers spark some political discussion
I for one have been a little lax when it comes to keeping up with the presidential race. I’ve been a terrible citizen! Luckily, I don’t have to leave Guidespot to stay on top of it. ;)
What will you do if McCain wins?
Ugh. Let’s not think about it. I do know I need to come up with a better answer than the now prosaic, “Moving to Canada” response.
Whoops, wrong election!
Obama Grub
Hungry for change? So hungry you can taste it? GO-BAMA! Oops, I just gave away who I’m voting for. I’m pretty sure I’m attending an Election Night party, and I plan on being bipartisan when it comes to baking (the more variety the better!). BUT, I will definitely be far more enthusiastic about the Obama goodies. And any election that doesn’t involve a dude with the last name that’s another word for shrub has to have a good outcome, right?
Hope Cookies
Wow, that is some serious artistry, which I’m not sure I can pull off when it comes to icing technique.
"If Obama were a cookie..."
This is important stuff, people! Put down the Newsweek, close the Slate window on our computer, fold up The New York Times, because the real discussion should be about the above, “If Obama were a cookie,” what would he be?
Some ideas from commenters:
Barackolate chip
Black and white
Obamanana (banana)
O My!
These would be easiest Obama cookies to make—O-shaped ones! You don’t even need a cookie cutter, but rather, you can use a standard glass for the cookie, and a bottle cap of some sort to make the hole in the middle. Presto chango!
Or you could buy donuts.
McCain Munchies
Democrat that I am, I am trying to avoid doing anything in the spirit of Mr. John McCain, but when it comes to baking and cooking, like I said, I don’t discriminate. I.e., it’s fun to say “McCain Munchies.”
McCain and Cheese Recipe
I have the BEST mac and cheese recipe, but you know what, that’s where my bipartisan approach to an election day party ends. There is no way I’m lending MY recipe to John. Sorry! So, you’ll have to make this subpar one instead.
Or eat what McCain's going to eat on election day
Mexican food!
Don't forget the VPs!!!
John and Obama can’t hog all the fun at your election night party—Sarah Palin and Joe Biden have pun-worthy names for baking, cooking and drinking purposes too!
Sarah
Where to even begin with Sarah Palin. Rather than try to comprehend all the idiotic things she has said over the past few weeks, my reaction would be to make a moose cookie resembling her face too. I wish I had thought of it!
Joe Biden Gelato
Why Joe Biden gelato? I have no idea, but I saw it at Atlantic Antic in Brooklyn! The very stand you see here. Unfortunately, I saved my money for pulled pork and didn’t get to try either of the above.
Crap Economy? Free Food!
Free Krispy Kreme Donuts
Too cheap to shell out lots of dough for party food? Take your party goers for some free dough then, in the form of fatty donuts! If you are sporting your “I voted” sticker, you will be gluttonously hooked up.
Ice Cream Tuesday
Oh America, free donuts and ice cream on Election Day. That sounds juuuuust about right. Ben & Jerry’s will be scooping up their fattening goodness from 5-8 on Election day for FREE. Go for Colbert’s AmeriCone Dream?
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Hahahah. How economical of you! That could be a guide…how to throw a dinner party that no one will forget, and that will provide plenty of leftovers!
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I didn’t throw a party, but I went to one…. A great way to not spend ots of money on your guests is…. have gross food so nobody wants to eat more of it!
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