The Tailgate Society

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  • Iowa definitely ain’t Idaho, coz that corn ain’t Famous. #ANF #AHF #ATF

    Iowa definitely ain’t Idaho, coz that corn ain’t Famous. #ANF #AHF #ATF

    So, I’m not an Iowa or Iowa State fan. Joining TGS gave me an amazing opportunity to write and publish pretty much whatever I want and work with awesome people, but the universe always finds balance. The amazingness of this group of people is offset by the fact that it has pulled me into one […]

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  • Eating adventurously in five lessons

    Eating adventurously in five lessons

    Food is something to be experienced. That took me a while to learn. I was a fairly picky kid and some of the texture issues have followed me to adulthood. Give me french fries, cheese sandwiches, a salad bar, and some waffles, and I was happy from the ages of 1-12. Anything else was outside […]

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  • America Needs Farmers, not your acronym

    America Needs Farmers, not your acronym

    On a national scale, the Iowa-Iowa State rivalry is a quiet and somewhat forgettable matchup. In the state of Iowa, it seemingly continues to grow louder and more heated, thanks in large part to the rapid-fire social media platform Twitter, where fans can easily take jabs at one another about every non-issue they want to […]

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  • The Internet: Week In Review 7/18/2016

    The Internet: Week In Review 7/18/2016

    Just spent this past weekend in the beautiful city of Peoria, Illinois I know you’re all super jealous of our weekend vacation spot, we had a blast and a “few” beers. Props to Butler for hosting the TBT tournament it was a great time. Now some interesting stuff for your viewing pleasure. I heard the […]

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  • DIY Build A ‘Yeti’ Insulated Cooler

    DIY Build A ‘Yeti’ Insulated Cooler

    Whether heading to the beach, grilling out with friends, or hanging at your favorite tailgate spot, one piece of equipment is always vital for success: a really good cooler. After all, there is nothing better than reaching in your cooler for an ice cold beer after several hours of tailgating glory in the hot sun. […]

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  • Drink up it’s Fourth of July

    Drink up it’s Fourth of July

    It’s the the peak of summer which means it’s time to celebrate 4th of July! What better way to prepare than with a list of adult beverages we could be sipping on as we celebrate this beautiful country in our red, white and blue attire on the lake, near a grill or just hanging out at […]

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  • DIY Decorating Your Cornhole Boards

    DIY Decorating Your Cornhole Boards

    A few weeks ago, we discussed how to build your own cornhole board set (check out the article here), and that left us with a pair of functional, but rather plain-looking boards. Today, we’re going to talk about decorating those bad boys and making them the envy of your next tailgate. As I mentioned last […]

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  • The Internet: Week In Review 6/28/2017

    The Internet: Week In Review 6/28/2017

    It’s been a year of fun at The Tailgate Society.  What better way then to enjoy some of the crazy shit I found online. Literally Russians don’t give two shits or a goddamn if you try and arm rob them. In Russia no one gives a damn if you rob them. Mexico gets all the […]

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  • Mt Rushmore Week: TV Drunks

    Mt Rushmore Week: TV Drunks

    I can already tell you this list is going to upset some people. The first two are easy, but the bottom two are where it gets difficult. If anyone is qualified to make these picks, I feel like it is me. That being said, let’s get on with the list.   Norm  If you were […]

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  • Mt Rushmore Week: Worst Bar Customers

    Mt Rushmore Week: Worst Bar Customers

    It’s a Friday night and you’ve been planning a big night out with some friends for weeks. Everyone has a few drinks together before catching a ride to the bar. Upon arrival, the bar is packed, the music is loud and it seems like everyone is having a great time. When the opportunity finally presents […]

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