This California congressman wants you to play State of the Union bingo

By Roll Call Staff

Posted February 5, 2019 at 7:41pm

Drinking games are a proud (or not-so-proud) State of the Union tradition. One congressman is going the wholesome route with a classic game of bingo.

Mark Takano, a California Democrat, tweeted out his version of good old-fashioned fun.

If you’re watching the #SOTU tonight, you might as well have fun. Enjoy my official Trump State of the Union BINGO card – unfortunately, “I know words, I have the best words,” didn’t make the cut. #SOTUBingo pic.twitter.com/IlByYoWweg

— Mark Takano (@RepMarkTakano) February 5, 2019

Takano urged his followers to be on the lookout for such phrases as “I’m treated very unfairly” and “[Insert minority groups here] love me.”

You can also blot the box if the president sips water, mentions “caravans” or “mentions how smart he is.”

But one option didn’t make the cut, Takano joked: “I know words, I have the best words.”

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