So today's the big day. Of keen interest if you're Gordon Brown, a city trader or an MP, but the rest of us may be forgiven for wondering what all the fuss is about, writes Tomi Ajayi. Fear not, for we here at Guardian Unlimited have found a way to spice up what is being heralded as a "consolidation" budget.
If you're a drinker, smoker or 4x4 SUV driver you may be a little out of pocket this afternoon. Your pint glass might be half empty, but you can still have a little fun on Gordon. There's still time to get yourself to the bookies and place a bet on the colour of Gordon's tie, his drink of choice, or length of time he spends at the dispatch box.
Even better, Guardian Unlimited is launching budget bingo, the most excitement you can have today. We've come up with 14 fiscal phrases that are likely suspects in Brown's 10th speech.
Just listen attentively, and post a message below as soon as you've heard 10 mentions of the following buzzwords. It could be that Gordon repeats one of the words or phrases 10 times, or it could be that 10 of them get a single mention.
Buzzwords
economic stability
fiscal discipline
opportunity for all
wage responsibility
match investment with reform
equipped for the global challenge
affordable homes of high quality
fiscal rule
sustainable investment rule
borrowing for investment
combine prosperity with fairness to all
responsible society
more investment not less
responsibility from all
prudence
no room for complacency
Post your call of "House" below with a note of which buzzwords you've clocked and how often they were mentioned. Remember to include your email address in your post so that we can contact you. We'll be announcing the winner of a £25 book token at 4pm today. Good luck.
4pm update: We get to keep the £25 as no one correctly claimed the prize.
