Bookie offers odds on Obama cliches

[FarCenter]

From correspondents in Dublin - Agence France-Presse - January 20, 2009 05:28am http://www.news.com.au/story/0,27574,24936424-23109,00.html

AN Irish bookie is offering odds on phrases that may be used by US President-elect Barack Obama in his inauguration speech.
In a range of inauguration-themed bets, punters can place bets on the duration of Mr Obama's speech, the TV ratings and what "cliche" he will first mention during his address tomorrow.

The best odds on offer for the content of his speech are 8-1 for "Change has come", 10-1 for "Yes We Can" and 12-1 for "Fundamental belief", "As I stand here today", "Defining moment" and "God Bless America". At the other end of the spectrum, long shots include 500-1 for "Always bet on black!" and 250-1 for "Let's get ready to rumble" and "Life is like a box of chocolates", said bookmakers Paddy Power.

Punters can also lay bets on the colour of his tie and who will be the designer of the ball gown worn by Obama's wife Michelle and what colour it will be. The breed of puppy promised for Mr Obama's daughters when they move into the White House can also be bet on - the favourite being a Portuguese water hound.

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[Libertyfirst]

1. how about "Officer arrest him and the guy in the wheelchair."

[Wiley50]

2. I'd Love to see Obama's young speech co-writer bet $10,000 on "always bet on black"

and then work it into the speech

Talk about a bookie dying of terminal shits on the spot!