Paddy Power offers odds on Obama speech

DUBLIN, Ireland -- As reported by AFP: "An Irish bookie is offering odds on phrases that may be used by US president-elect Barack Obama in his inauguration speech Tuesday.

"In a range of inauguration-themed bets, punters can place bets on the duration of Obama's speech, the TV ratings and what 'cliche' he will first mention during his address.

"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..."