A Love for College Football Tailgating: An Interactive Article

Our “Around the World” tailgate has grown exponentially in the last few years.  Our neighbors always seem to join us for that one.  We assign each person a country from which they bring a 12-pack of beer.

At some point during the day we have an organized group “tasting” where we down 35-40 shots of beer from everywhere imaginable, all the while proposing toasts to honor the country of origin or to pay tribute to our Tigers.

And there was much rejoicing.

Also, the girls in our krewe take over one game a year for their own little “operation,” which they keep secret from the guys until gameday.

The last two girls' tailgates were “Operation Pink Out” (think Ole Miss girly tailgating, chandeliers, silverware, etc.) and last season’s “Operation Bling Out” (think Ghetto Fabulous).  I think the girls have a redneck mock-fest in store for ’08 called “Operation Git ’Er Done.”

One of the great features of this site is the ability to have interaction with fans from around the country and even beyond.  So really, my intention is for this to be an interactive article.

I’d love to hear responses about what you do at your games: the food, the activities and festivities, the rituals, your set up, what you call yourselves, etc.

I know there are other people reading this that, like me, love to tailgate.  I know there are people reading this who have bells and whistles that would put my show to shame.  Others do it modestly and still have a rocking time.  I’d love to hear what you do that’s special to you and unique to your area.

Before every game there must be a party.  Tell me about yours.

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