25 Reasons to Date a Debater

Facebook is on everyone's mind, and debaters certainly don't waste time getting into social media.

A new group popped up recently, listing why dating a debater is a good idea. I have seen other versions of this such as Why Debate is Better than Sex, but this one is definitely cute.

Facebook group:
http://www.facebook.com/group.php?gid=6053182604

25 REASONS TO DATE A DEBATER:
1. They pay close attention to detail.
2. They have well developed "oral skills."
3. They can go for 3 days straight.
4. They fully understand the principle that “practice makes perfect.”
6. They do it standing up…and like it.
7. They can do it one-on-one or two-on-two
8. They never finish early.
9. They like it when people watch.
10. They’re willing to do anything to dominate their partner.
11. They can adapt to a variety of styles.
12. They love a challenge.
13. They’re well schooled in all the latest strategies and techniques.
14. They can flip sides and be equally effective.
15. They’re determined to get what they want, how they want it, when they want it.
16. Stripping off a debate suit to find the birthday suit has never been more fun.
17. They say really sexy words like "permutation" and "cross-examine."
18. They always talk about giving and receiving hedge.
19. They turn your soft power into hard power.
20. They like to be on top.
21. They like to go fast.
22. They're willing to spread.
23. The classic debater "pen flip" is just one of MANY tricks debaters can do with their fingers.
24. Very few of us have good values
25. They can go round after round, in a different position every time

BBC Parliament Drinking Game

My friend Daniel G sent this today. These rules are from a group on Facebook of the same name. With some tweaks it could make debating interesting even in the worst of bin rooms.

BBC Parliament Drinking Game
A parliament broadcasting themed drinking game.

Essentials:
Freeview or sky with BBC Parliament (ch31 freeview)

alcohol

Rules:

1) Everytime the following words are heard, you must drink the corresponding measure:

Goverment ------ 1 finger
Parliament ------ 2 fingers
Mr. speaker ------ 3 fingers
The right honourable gentleman ---- 4 fingers
Public -------- 5 fingers
society ------- 6 fingers
liberal democrat ------7 fingers

If the words "the war in iraq" are heard word for word, every finishes their drinks.


2) Everytime a speaker points his finger, whoever is sitting in the corresponding place in relation to the TV must drink.

If the speaker non-chalantly waves his hand o'er the majority of the screen, all must drink.

If the speaker sets his hands parallel with each other in the air and brings them upwards and downwards whilst speaking, all must drink the corresponding hand movements to finger measures. (see fig 1)

3) In the chamber, when the rabble is roused, the last person to slam their fist down and call for "order" must drink.

4) In the chamber, when there is an eruption of laughter, the last person to join in laughing must drink.

5) Everytime the speaker says "England", "English", "Britain" or "British" ... the last person to stand up and salute must drink.


***** This game reaches its full potential during a house of commons debate *******
A parliament broadcasting themed drinking game.