Why is it that sporting events are popular places to get drunk? Is it the social aspect of being with friends? Is it the competitive spirit? Is it the rowdiness that surrounds the game? Whatever it may be it is definitely seen at every game across America. There are always those fans that get belligerent and have to be dragged out of the stadium or cut off at the concession stands, but there are also fans that aren’t so extreme and drink because of the atmosphere.
 |
| (www.seejessicago.com) |
I went with some friends to a Royals game over the weekend and since I am 21 I drank before and during the game. Before the baseball game there were a lot of people tailgating and drinking in the parking lot. As we walked through, we saw many college students that were getting wasted before going into the stadium; some of them didn’t even make it into the game because they were so drunk. What is the point of being there if you aren’t going to go in and enjoy the game? These people go overboard and take binge drinking to another level. They may have never intended on going to watch the game at all, but just wanted to drink with their friends. Tailgating is definitely fun and a great part of the sporting event experience. The purpose of it is to eat and have a good time before going to the game, not to get hammered and pass out in the parking lot.
I enjoy tailgating, but my favorite part of going to any sporting event is the game itself. I like to drink a beer and eat hot dogs while I watch my favorite team play. I don’t care about getting drunk during the game because I want to enjoy it and know what’s going on. The atmosphere at games is very fun and some people do get caught up in moment. There are still those who drink too much, and drink all day for before a game. The bottom line is: no matter how much a person drinks at a sporting event, they are partaking in the atmosphere of the game and joining in on the drinking festivities.
No comments:
Post a Comment