Kerry Diotte, Kelly McCauley's 'Liberal Buzz Word Bingo' Game Backfires

Two Alberta MPs are in hot water after tweeting about a bingo game the pair were playing during question period in the House of Commons Monday.

Conservative MP Kerry Diotte, who represents Edmonton Griesbach, tweeted a photo of a "Liberal Buzz Word Bingo" card with squares that included the words "Indigenous," "middle class" and "Syrians."

A free space in the centre read, "Min of Finance stands and buttons coat."

Diotte was quickly ridiculed over his decision to play bingo during sitting hours in the House.

This is what @KerryDiotte does instead of his job. Good use of taxpayer dollars, eh, #yeg Griesbach? #cdnpoli pic.twitter.com/BvuinXq4Bg
— Tommy Kalita (@TommyKalita) February 22, 2016

McCauley, the Conservative MP representing Edmonton West, also tweeted an image of the bingo card, with the caption "Getting ready for Question Period."

The Internet wasn't too happy with the tweets. Both have since been deleted.

@davecournoyer @KerryDiotte @KellyMcCauleyMP I think most would agree "Syrians" isn't a buzz word, but the victims of a tragic war.
— Duncan Wojtaszek (@phendrana) February 23, 2016

@KerryDiotte What the hell is wrong with you, Indigenous are your constituents - not a buzzword. Stop playing games in HOC & work. #CdnPoli
— Dave Beninger (@DaveBeninger) February 23, 2016

Many were upset to see constituents' identities referred to as "buzz words."

@a_zabjek @KerryDiotte Exactly. And our Edmonton Griesbach riding is home to many new Canadians and a significant Indigenous population.
— Janis Irwin (@JanisIrwin) February 23, 2016

John Brassard, Conservative MP for Barrie-Innisfil in Ontario, also tweeted that he would be playing along with the bingo game. He has since apologized for his comment, as have McCauley and Diotte.

I apologize for some tweets I made yesterday. They were juvenile. I'm very sorry I offended people with them. #YEG #cdnpoli
— KerryDiotte (@KerryDiotte) February 23, 2016