{"id":1398,"date":"2013-08-29T17:02:15","date_gmt":"2013-08-29T17:02:15","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/nikwax.wordpress.com\/?p=1398"},"modified":"2024-10-24T09:46:50","modified_gmt":"2024-10-24T08:46:50","slug":"the-fine-art-of-tailgating","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/nikwax.com\/en-us\/posts\/the-fine-art-of-tailgating\/","title":{"rendered":"The Fine Art of Tailgating"},"content":{"rendered":"<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"http:\/\/nikwax.files.wordpress.com\/2013\/08\/tailgate.jpg?w=611\" alt=\"tailgate\" class=\"wp-image-1399\"\/><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n<p><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The ball crosses into the End Zone. High fives and cheers surround you. Someone picks you up and raises you over the crowd. A cooler full of Gatorade pours down over your head.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Wait a minute.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>That\u2019s not Gatorade. You didn\u2019t score the winning touchdown. You\u2019re in the parking lot listening to the big game on the radio with the rest of your fellow coeds who would rather save money for tuition, books or a ski pass.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>And don\u2019t fool yourself; that was a can of PBR your buddy shook over your head. Just because you\u2019re not throwing down for tickets at the fifty-yard line, doesn\u2019t mean you\u2019re not going to tailgate with the best of \u2018em.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>This. Is. College.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Tailgating is an art, albeit an interpretative one. There are a few non-negotiables: a cooler, a barbeque within a three-car range, some body paint, beer (or sodas, naturally, for the parents who are reading) and a die-hard attitude. Tailgaters don\u2019t give up if sun beats down. Tailgaters don\u2019t run for cover when the skies open up. You are a tenacious breed; you are a fan.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>For ice, go cubes only, no blocks. The barbeque? Charcoal hibachi all the way. Body paint is up to you, but please remember photos on the Internet are forever.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Where does Nikwax come into the ritual?<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Nikwax gives you the confidence of knowing that you\u2019ll be dry and comfortable regardless of what the skies serve up. Whether you show up to campus with the swankiest waterproof\/breathable jacket, or you pack your trusty fleece pullover that\u2019s been with you since your Sweet 16. We\u2019ve got you covered.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Since you\u2019re in the mode, here\u2019s a pop quiz:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><b>1. What <a href=\"http:\/\/www.nikwax-usa.com\/en-us\/productselector\/productselector.php\">Nikwax product <\/a>should you use to waterproof your outerwear?<\/b><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>a)&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; TX.Direct, for waterproof\/breathable fabrics and synthetics<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>b)&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; Down Proof, for down jackets and vests<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>c)&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; Softshell Proof, for\u2026 use your applied logic<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>d)&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; Cotton Proof, to add oomph to a fabric not known for it\u2019s water-beading ability<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>e)&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; Polar Proof, for fleece<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>f)&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; All of the above<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><b>2. Is applying Nikwax as easy as running a cycle in the dorm washing machine?<\/b><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>a)&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; Yes.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>b)&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; No<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><b>Answers:<\/b><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><b>1.&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; <\/b><b>F<\/b><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><b>2.&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; <\/b><b>A<\/b><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Let\u2019s hope that\u2019s not a duplicate to your first semester grades.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>You are now tested, proven and ready, uber fan! Waterproofing for game day may mean protecting your outerwear for more than inclement weather. We\u2019re just sayin\u2019.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>So save money, be confident and suit up. There\u2019s a game going on and a bratwurst with your name on it. Get out there and have fun. Your team needs you to be worry-free, come rain, snow or carbonated adult beverage.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>The ball crosses into the End Zone. High fives and cheers surround you. Someone picks you up and raises you over the crowd. 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