Tuesday will mark the long-awaited inauguration of U.S President-elect Barack Obama. For some, it marks another four years of almost certain disappointment, and an inability to live up to promises. For others, Obama is the closest thing you can get to a glowing deity. Watch for the sparkling unicorns that float him up to the podium.

Of course, no matter your opinion of the man, it’s clear that there’s going to be some sort of change to American politics and policy. Obviously, most of the world would like such a change to be for the better, but only time will truly tell what Barack can do with America’s fractured reputation. Instead, Obama’s inauguration speech will set the tone for what will almost certainly be an interesting presidency. And what better way to welcome the 44th U.S president in than with a bit of lighthearted drinking?

Luckily, it seems that the folks over at Next Round have done that job for me, and spared me the grueling hours of compiling such a list. And now, for your Inauguration evening enjoyment…

The Inauguration Day 2009 Drinking Game

Drink Every Time Someone Says:

• “Historic”
• “Monumental”
• “Kennedy”
• “Lincoln”
• “Change” (as a noun)
• “Most anticipated inauguration in history”
• The name of a celebrity who thinks their opinion matters.

Drink Every Time:

• Joe Biden’s hairplugs are awkwardly noticeable.
• You see Oprah crying.
• W glances at his watch.
• You see a mediocre looking chick with political aspirations in the crowd.
• Chris Matthews appears to get a boner.
• You see Obama’s face on a t-shirt.
• A white guy pretends to know the words to a Black Eyed Peas song.
• Keith Olbermann comes off as a smug, pretentious asshole.
• Someone in the crowd passes out.
• You see a bearded hippie.
• Jesse Jackson takes credit for Obama’s campaign.
• A Fox News correspondent speaks in hushed tones with an air of faux patriotism.

In my opinion, that’s a pretty good looking list. Of course, if I were to add a couple other notable additions….

Drink Every Time:

• Sarah Palin is mentioned by CNN correspondents
• CNN goes to a reporter “on the floor”
• Hologram technology is used. Wolf Blitzer is astounded.
• Soldiers supporting Obama shown
• McCain supports shown looking dejected
• Someone remarks upon the “long, up-hill struggle” in-store for Obama
• Trivial things – like the Obama’s dog – are mentioned. And passed off as SERIOUS BUSINESS.

So, stock up, inauguration watchers. If past events are any indication, it’s going to be one sloppy evening.