...talks about how UConn hasn't been in contact and how they're out. (HT: UMHoops)
Martha Stewart officially destroys tailgating
October 26th, 2012 at 9:41 PM | 
yes
yes
October 26th, 2012 at 12:56 PM |
Also drinking games. If that
Also drinking games. If that
Also drinking games. If that isn't covered by drinking
"I just hope Tressel doesn't fire me"
-Gordon Gee
October 26th, 2012 at 12:47 PM |
Awkward
Awkward
We are all in the gutter, but some of us are looking up at the stars. -Oscar Wilde
October 26th, 2012 at 12:53 PM |
Generally, i think the whole
Generally, i think the whole
Generally, i think the whole snide comment picture thing is played out... but this is down right hilarious. Thanks for giving me hope.
Touchdown Michigan!
October 26th, 2012 at 2:21 PM |
(No subject)
(No subject)
"Are you coming to bed?"
"I can't."
"Why not?"
"Someone is WRONG on the internet."
October 26th, 2012 at 12:51 PM |
Can't you just be thankful
Can't you just be thankful
Can't you just be thankful that you are at a tailgate... which also implies you should be thankful that you are going to a game?
To be so lucky!
October 26th, 2012 at 12:55 PM |
There Is One Thing...
There Is One Thing...
One of the comments in the replies to the story included something that I can definitely imagine at Southern Tailgates...
"100-300 arguments ensue over ACC quality. GF argues that Duke's WR's could 'torch' WVA's dbacks. Since she went to Alabama she will of course know their names and hometowns."
Actually, the whole comment thread for the article is pretty funny.
"Funny isn't it, how naughty dentists always make that one fatal mistake."
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October 26th, 2012 at 12:54 PM |
XENOPHOBIA & CULTURAL IMPERIALISM
XENOPHOBIA & CULTURAL IMPERIALISM
I went to college in the South. I wore a dress to every tailgate. Only a complete brute of a man would show up to a tailgate without coat and tie.
That scenario probably has Big Ten folk aghast, but on the plus side there was often very good bourbon available.
Candace: No... That why they make smart word box for tell monkey hard brain-hurty things.
Phineas: Removing prepositions makes it more condescending.
October 26th, 2012 at 1:01 PM |
What has me aghast is the
What has me aghast is the
What has me aghast is the implication that you have to dress up to drink good bourbon.
October 26th, 2012 at 2:51 PM |
Fixed it for you
Fixed it for you
What has me aghast is the implication that you have to dress up be dressed to drink good bourbon.
This has nothing to do with Michigan football.
October 26th, 2012 at 3:39 PM |
<--- Big big fan of scotch
<--- Big big fan of scotch
<--- Big big fan of scotch whisky, have yet to find a bourbon that I really enjoy...
Looking for reccomendations to better acquaint myself with the joys of bourbon. Any suggestions?
Thanks.
Tenim un nom el sap tothom. Barca, Barca, BAAARCA!
October 26th, 2012 at 6:58 PM |
my favorite
my favorite
of the widely available ones, I always enjoy Woodford Reserve (always neat). The current rise in micro distilleries keeps things interesting, too. Happy hunting.
October 26th, 2012 at 7:25 PM |
Two words...
Two words...
Mint Julep Jelly Shots (yeah, you can't count after a few of them)
May you have a strong foundation
When the winds of changes shift
October 26th, 2012 at 8:12 PM |
Love Scotch whisky
Love Scotch whisky
The Macallan 18 is my favorite spirit of all time. I like Bourbon, too, and Irish whiskey for good measure. I'll take just about any barrel-aged, distilled spirit from grains. The flavors of vanilla, oak and caramel are always high on my list.
Went on the Kentucky Bourbon Trail just this week, in fact. Stopped at Four Roses and tried their three whiskeys sold here in the U.S. (yellow label, small batch and single barrel). I was fairly impressed.
"If life is the road, then Ohio is simply a place to stop for gas." -- Scott Burgess, Detroit News, 9/16/2010
October 26th, 2012 at 9:45 PM |
Dalmore 18
Dalmore 18
is my favorite scotch. It is distilled in the Highlands in Tain.
October 27th, 2012 at 8:04 AM |
I like Buffalo Trace, smooth
I like Buffalo Trace, smooth
I like Buffalo Trace, smooth and really good for the price, no so damn 'spensive.
"Prejudiced? Partial? You better b'leeve I am. Michigan football is a religion and Saturday's the holy day of obligation." Bob Ufer
October 26th, 2012 at 3:16 PM |
What in the
What in the
name of Barney Stinson is wrong with dressing up to drink?
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October 26th, 2012 at 1:02 PM |
No restrictions on clothing
No restrictions on clothing
I encourage proper dress, in fact. After all, one does not want to be mistaken for a slovenly hobo while drinking outdoors.
Just don't ask me why it's so important that I get the signal in for the noon games when we're going to a live game at 3:30. And more importantly, don't glare at me when you're trying to chat me up about new landscaping ideas and I respond with a grunt and a comment on WVU's defense.
"This is the EMU game, not the emo game."
October 26th, 2012 at 2:09 PM |
I've been to a Clemson game
I've been to a Clemson game
I've been to a Clemson game in September. If you think its anywhere close to being fair that girls can wear airy dresses while guys have to wear a stiffling coat and tie then you've got another thing coming. The girls in the South are outstanding but the guys are clearly all idiots.
#carpetbaggers
Disgruntled former moderator. I got a lot of problems with you people!
October 26th, 2012 at 1:01 PM |
I'd rather be kicking it in
I'd rather be kicking it in
I'd rather be kicking it in the the above picture than the below picture.
The above picture looks sensual.
The below picture looks boring.
Sent From My Commodore 64
October 26th, 2012 at 1:12 PM |
For me... so long as it's
For me... so long as it's
For me... so long as it's tasty and I don't have to do any work other than lifting it to my mouth, that's perfect tailgate food.
October 26th, 2012 at 1:13 PM |
"Southern Tailgater"
"Southern Tailgater"
Capitalizing it makes it sound like an unwholesome sexual act. NTTAWWT.
October 26th, 2012 at 9:46 PM |
Or the name of a real good porno
Or the name of a real good porno
I would direct it.
October 26th, 2012 at 1:14 PM |
Other than the activities...
Other than the activities...
I'm not so sure what's wrong with all this. Once you get past "mandatory" flag football or Bacci ball (oh, and I'll concede the decorations sound terrible), you have:
- Cheese quesadillas (with guacamole and sour cream)
- Veggie platters with dip
- Chips and salsa
- Make-your-own-fajita station
- Hot chocolate
That doesn't sound terrible to me. The food is pretty much in line with what I would expect to see at a backyard family tailgate, although none of my drinks of choice are represented. Maybe I'd prefer some more barbeque, but if the alternative is fajitas you won't hear any complaining from me.
"We bring you to Michigan to take care of Michigan; your job is to protect that block M."
-Carol Hutchins
October 26th, 2012 at 3:34 PM |
Man card
Man card
Please return yours.
/kidding
/not_really
"If life is the road, then Ohio is simply a place to stop for gas." -- Scott Burgess, Detroit News, 9/16/2010
October 26th, 2012 at 3:43 PM |
I mean...
I mean...
If I'm at the game I'd rather be eating brats and burgers (actually I'd rather be eating some kind of pork, but whatever), but I'm not sure how fajitas and quesadillas suddenly got less manly because it's a fall Saturday. Also, if you don't like chips and salsa or some vegetables and ranch...I don't even know, man.
"We bring you to Michigan to take care of Michigan; your job is to protect that block M."
-Carol Hutchins
October 26th, 2012 at 3:47 PM |
I was with you...
I was with you...
Right up until "make your own fajita station." At that point, I had visions of white coated waitstaff, and little finger foods, and china. Also, stemware. Also, nothing called "crudite" should ever be allowed at a tailgate. Sure, I get that they're cut up veggies, but still...
"If life is the road, then Ohio is simply a place to stop for gas." -- Scott Burgess, Detroit News, 9/16/2010
October 26th, 2012 at 3:53 PM |
Gotcha.
Gotcha.
When I say "make-your-own-fajita station" what that usually means for me is putting the crockpot full of venison steak, onions and peppers on the counter with tortillas, a bag of shredded cheese, a tub of sour cream and some different hot sauces out on my kitchen island.
And you now have me thinking about a make your own fajita station tonight, dammit.
"We bring you to Michigan to take care of Michigan; your job is to protect that block M."
-Carol Hutchins
October 26th, 2012 at 5:07 PM |
I'm not so sure what's wrong
I'm not so sure what's wrong
I'm not so sure what's wrong with all this.
I'll tell you what's wrong. Nowhere does it mention beer or any actual watching of football. This is what happens when you mix the Martha-Stewart-esque desire to have phony perfection in everything you do, with the same attitude responsible for the creation of "woman-caves." The people who try this sort of thing with the expectation that it'll actually work are the same people who were the only ones not having having fun at their wedding (despite being the bride) because shit didn't go down exactly has planned.
"We've beaten Michigan the last four years. So where's the threat?"
- Mark Dantonio
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October 26th, 2012 at 1:22 PM |
None of it matters to me
None of it matters to me
I have no use for tailgaiting (not that I make it to games much). I don't like to eat before games because I'm always a little sick to my stomach during them, and I don't like being distracted by anything a good hour before kickoff (and then during the game, of course). The team needs my total focus.*
*That's crazy? No, you are crazy, and I'll thank you stop projecting your voice into my head.
It's tough to make predictions, especially about the future. -- Yogi Berra
October 26th, 2012 at 1:22 PM |
All "activities" at my
All "activities" at my
All "activities" at my tailgates revolve around Jameson.
You'll be better and you'll be smarter and more grown-up and a better daughter. . .
October 26th, 2012 at 1:24 PM |
See?
See?
Like I said. Not ALL women are responsible for the destruction of tailgates. Some just for the destruction of livers.
Which is wholly encouraged.
"This is the EMU game, not the emo game."
October 26th, 2012 at 1:29 PM |
Livers, dignity, furniture,
Livers, dignity, furniture,
Livers, dignity, furniture, clothing, etc etc etc. =)
You'll be better and you'll be smarter and more grown-up and a better daughter. . .
October 26th, 2012 at 1:38 PM |
thought that said "Future"
thought that said "Future"
thought that said "Future" and not furniture.
Touchdown Michigan!
October 26th, 2012 at 1:52 PM |
*Future
*Future
Future also.
October 26th, 2012 at 2:11 PM |
Some say "future," some say
Some say "future," some say
Some say "future," some say "life as we know it." Either way, same result.
Disgruntled former moderator. I got a lot of problems with you people!
October 26th, 2012 at 3:18 PM |
That too.
That too.
But whatevz. What happens in Ann Arbor stays in Ann Arbor. =)
You'll be better and you'll be smarter and more grown-up and a better daughter. . .
October 26th, 2012 at 1:25 PM |
WHATS A QUESADILLA? ROLL TIDE
WHATS A QUESADILLA? ROLL TIDE
WHATS A QUESADILLA? ROLL TIDE
October 26th, 2012 at 1:27 PM |
I think it's a marvelous idea
I think it's a marvelous idea
I think it's a marvelous idea to decorate the tailgate table with "fall colors." Because that's what people like! I also like to "line my veggie bowls" with lettuce, because again, that's what people fucking kill for. And what a wonderful idea to serve grilled cheese quesadillas, which of course are a staple at all pre-game festivities! This is precious! I can't wait to play Baci Saturday all goddamn day before the Michigan game! I'm going to kill everyone at Baci!!! In other words, THANK YOU MARTHA!!
October 26th, 2012 at 1:30 PM |
Winner!
Winner!
Guy who had his last football Saturday ruined by a group of women who complained he wasn't "participating". I had my beer and my eyes on the TV. That is how you participate in a damned tailgate! Not by doing the friggin christmas name-draw!
You win the internet today - LOL.
Nobody home...
October 26th, 2012 at 1:41 PM |
Martha Destroys Tailgating
Martha Destroys Tailgating
I thought this post was going to be about how Martha's amazing recepies have turned average tailgate into a delicious one. Not even sure how the link you entered has anything to do with Martha Stewart, she is not even mentioned in that article.
October 26th, 2012 at 1:51 PM |
Martha Stewart is from
Martha Stewart is from
Martha Stewart is from Westport, CT and this article is in the Wesport Patch. I'm assuming that's the connection that the OP was making.
As for the artcile, I've been enjoying it and the comments all week since Jason Kirk tweeted about it on Monday. I went to college in the town next to Wesport and this type of party would be very typical for the residents of Connecticut's "Gold Coast". As others have noted, it doesn't sound like a bad party, just not a good tailgate. Also, in my opinion you can't have a tailgate at your house. That would be considered a BBQ. Without a car there is no tailgate.
October 27th, 2012 at 9:47 AM |
To be fair,
To be fair,
To be fair, this is probably a bit unfair to the actual Martha Stewart -- she would do a better job than this. For one, like the OP, she'd recognize that the decor (and attire) should be about fandom -- I'm not quite sure what tasteful fandom looks like, but I'm sure she would be happy to show me. I think it might involve pennants. Second, I'd hope she'd recognize that to be a "tailgater," you'd have to hold it in your driveway, not in the backyard.
October 27th, 2012 at 10:29 AM |
Well, to be fair
Well, to be fair
Martha would probably expect the guests not to wear the jerseys and bright colors of their teams, but rather "tea stain" white t-shirts to "celebrate the colors of autumn."
And if you want to know how I know what "tea staining" is, here's a clue: Michael's is my wife and daughter's favorite store on earth.
"If life is the road, then Ohio is simply a place to stop for gas." -- Scott Burgess, Detroit News, 9/16/2010
October 26th, 2012 at 1:55 PM |
Well, radierblue,
Well, radierblue,
Poor Blazefire originally titled this thread "women destroy tailgating" and then very quickly realized that was not the most perfect title in the world and changed it to Martha Stewart.
Sometimes I feel all threads should have a 12 hour wait period before being posted...
October 26th, 2012 at 2:14 PM |
Guess I was too slow,
Guess I was too slow,
I usually check mgoblog compulsively, every 37.3 seconds, unfortunately I actually had some work to get done in between 12:34 and 1:41, so I was a bit late to the tailgate party.
Regardless, Martha Stewart recepies get a +1 and are welcome at my tailgate. You [blazefire] shouldn't treat women like objects, man.
October 26th, 2012 at 2:17 PM |
This has nothing to do with
This has nothing to do with
This has nothing to do with treating women like objects. He said they destroy tailgates, which requires agency. How can you treat something like an object while simultaneously affirming its agency? Not all instances of misogyny are instances of treating women like objects.
October 26th, 2012 at 2:22 PM |
It was a Big Lebowski quote I
It was a Big Lebowski quote I
It was a Big Lebowski quote I wanted to throw in there, which I messed up on anyway....
October 26th, 2012 at 2:23 PM |
Sorry, I missed the
Sorry, I missed the
Sorry, I missed the reference. The forthcoming downvotes are well deserved.
October 26th, 2012 at 2:27 PM |
Not at all, I was the one who
Not at all, I was the one who
Not at all, I was the one who didn't properly quote it, so I deserve the downvotes.
Should have said, Blazerfire shouldn't treat objects like women, man.
it does.