Veisalgia: The formal name for a hangover. Veisalgia, from the Norwegian word for “uneasiness following debauchery” (kveis) and the Greek word for “pain” (algia) — an appropriate title considering the uncomfortable symptoms Congress plans on experiencing the day after the inauguration.
Matter of fact, hangovers are expected to be so plentiful, the Majority Leader sent out an email alerting offices that the people’s business would be pushed back two hours the day after the inauguration. [now that’s planning ahead]
*Note the level of importance….
Sent: Wednesday, January 14, 2009 6:13 PM
Subject: IMPORTANT SCHEDULE UPDATE
Importance: High
…
The Majority Leader has announced that on Wednesday, January 21, 2009 (the day following the Presidential Inauguration) – we will convene the House at 12:00 p.m. This is a change from the previously scheduled 10:00 a.m. convening time. It remains unclear when first votes will occur that day.
We’re told the most common side effects for a Congressional hangover include:
1. Uselessness [a 75% increase]
2. Lack of judgment [more than usual]
3. Over spending [some things stay the same]
4. Increased napping [mostly on the Senate side due to age]
5. Longer lobbyist lunches [mostly consisting of greasy foods]
6. Increased slurring [Robert Byrd loves the Boones Farm]
Just a thought: Instead of delaying the nation’s business because of a terrible champagne headache, we suggest popping one of these the night before. Trust us, they work.