Inside Tailgating
Ice cubes have been helping people to better enjoy their beverages for centuries. Those first few sips of a well-cubed drink are pure bliss on a hot summer day. It’s what happens next that has the imbiber all hot and bothered. And that, of course, is …
One of the great aspects of tailgating is the ability to latch onto whatever group of people looks to be having the most fun. Most tailgate parties are open to welcoming uninvited guests and the tailgate is a great forum for meeting new people of all …
Many famous people just don’t function without their gloves. Whether it’s the late Michael Jackson, the Queen of England, Muhammad Ali or O.J. Simpson at his murder trial, the glove can symbolize many things. When it comes to tailgating in the late …
Most tailgates these days have the essentials — namely a working grill, boatload of food, coolers stocked with cold beverages and more than enough fold-up chairs. However, body temperature is usually an afterthought. Staying warm is just as …
Many portable grills get the job done, but they are pretty one-dimensional, only able to support solid foods. But when it comes to eggs, stews, casseroles and nacho dip, you’re out of luck. And this why the smart folks at Coleman built the All-in-One …
Meatballs serve so many purposes. They can be stuffed into a large sub sandwich, plopped on top of spaghetti and served naked as a stellar appetizer. The problem with meatballs is that they require a stove to cook, and when is the last time you’ve …
Space is a valuable commodity at a tailgate. Not only does your tailgating vehicle have limited capacity for all the essential gear, but with all the cars, grills, chairs, coolers, food bags and oversized people hanging around, there’s not always a …
Nothing takes a party (and your eventual hangover the next morning) to the next level like drinking shots. However the process of pouring and distributing these mini drinks can become quite a task, especially when the attempt is made hours after your …
Gun control is a serious topic. In fact it’s much too serious to discuss at a tailgate. But when you’re chewing the fat on how tremendous Cousin Ox’s new condiment gun is, everybody wants to partake in the discussion. With the corny, but catchy motto …
Lots of companies make a portable grill, and many of these grills adequately do the job of flame-broiling your food. But in terms of transportation, they are lacking. Many of these grills are bulky and extremely messy with all the charcoal. However, …
When you picture someone holding a mop, you don’t envision that person being particularly happy. Whether it’s the grocery store worker taking care of a clean-up on Aisle 5, the fraternity pledge getting rid of the previous night’s party remnants or …
The safest place for expensive satellite dishes is certainly not Lot C where you and your buddies tailgate. All it takes is one errant football toss or one stumble from a drunken buffoon to put you out of lots of money. And a giant metal dish in a …
The grill is a thing of beauty at all tailgates, magically bringing together people of all kinds, even fans of rival football teams. However, once the tailgate is over, there is nothing beautiful about cleaning burnt meat particles off the grill bed …
Ask any parent of a child age five or younger about what he or she thinks of talking toys. Not only is the shrill siren or constant beeping extremely annoying, but it also requires buying new batteries every other week for these playthings. But not …
In National Lampoon’s European Vacation made in 1985, a flight attendant asked Clark Griswald if he’d like his Coke in the can. After looking down the aisle towards the bathroom, he replied, “No, I’ll just have it right here, thanks.” In 2011, …
At least two hands are always needed to properly tailgate. One hand grabs the food, while the other secures the drink. But what happens when it’s raining and you need to keep yourself (or significant other) dry while walking to the game? Jung-Woo Lee …
Nothing is more valuable for tailgaters than a working grill. No matter what the meat capacity, power, color or number of knobs, the grill is always the king of the tailgate. Another truism for grills is that they are all a huge pain in the rear to …
At one time or another, all beer lovers have thought about making their own beer. Whether the goal is to save money, impress others, or simply to create, these beer connoisseurs quickly figure out that home brewing is not an easy process. It takes …
Tailgating has become a much more sophisticated pastime in recent years with all of the amazing technology available. Nearly every tailgater has a smart phone to stay connected with the world, and any respectable tailgating group has some kind of …
Possibly inspired by former Miami Dolphins/Chicago Bears head coach Dave Wannstedt’s refusal to shave above his lip, Urban Outfitters presents the Mustache-Shaped Flask. This five-ounce container not only secures your liquid of choice, but (like the …
The grill is nearly flawless, providing the most wonderful smell to properly welcome tailgaters the second they open their car doors. Every tailgater loves his or her grilled food, and whoever is manning (or woman-ing) the grill is always treated …
