Oct Parents' Weekend

madbean
Wed, 02 Jul 2008 01:30:36 +0000

Sequoia, for a start on your research into this cultural phenomenon, might I suggest checking out Wikipedia [Tailgate party - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia](Tailgate party - Wikipedia)

Basically, it’s sports fans + beer + grills = team spirit. The fun is how outrageous some groups get in elevating their parking lot picnic into an all-out event. Think a Martha Stewart gala on a patch of asphalt. At USC I believe they use greens and quads on campus and certain clubs, fraternities and alumni groups have their own tents and elegant menus and traditions before every home game.

Like FauxNom, our family has never been involved in tailgating or even going to football games, but we, too, are inspired to jump in.