Every type of person you’ll see at the Homecoming tailgate

It’s no secret that BC students place the upmost importance on tailgates before football games. Hell, the tailgates are so imperative that going to the game is the least prioritized task of the day. This upcoming weekend will be no different.

Tailgaters everywhere will pull out all the stops for Homecoming, because go big or go home, am I right? Inevitably, this Saturday will consist of a roundup of conventional cliches you would expect to see. From the lax bro-ish dude in a Hawaiian shirt and bucket hat to the freshman who is already drunk at 9am, to everything in between, be prepared to see it all.

The superfan

The superfan may come in many forms, but you know one when you spot one. Can usually be identified by the heinous yellow superfan shirt, and/or decadent accessories such as rally beads or face paint. This person is obnoxiously convinced the football team is going to pull out a miraculous win just because it’s homecoming and tries to start “We are BC” chants at the tailgates. We do appreciate the valiant efforts though, superfan.

The wannabe frat star

A good chunk of the males you see on Saturday will be placed in this category. Typically seen in above the knee, brightly colored shorts, a lax penny, or some sort of sports jersey that isn’t BC, this person will most likely challenge you to a shot gun race or start bragging about how many beers he’s had that day. Usually joined at the hip with some of his frat star friends, they can be seen tossing the ball around re-living their high school football days or playing a rigorous game of can jam. We hate to love the frat star, but can’t help but to be drawn in by their tool-ish charm.

The cool girl

No matter how hot, sweaty, or cramped the tailgating quarters are, this girl still looks like a dime piece. Hair perfectly in place, rocking the maroon skirt and high tops (we can’t forget the BC cheek sticker flawlessly placed), this girl impossibly pulls off the cool game day look even while shoving a hamburger in her face. Every girl who has ever left a tailgate in sweat, running makeup and beer stained clothes envies this girl.

The person who’s already drunk before 9am

Undoubtedly, there will be at least one friend you have this Saturday who is so adamant about making the homecoming tailgate a day to remember (or not remember), they crack open their first beer at 8am sharp. As one would expect, in only a short matter of time, this person is trying to reassure everyone that “they’re fine,” but will end up leaving the tailgate early in a puddle of drunk tears to be put to bed. Homecoming tailgate dreams crushed, this person will wake up a few hours later filled with regret, but will somehow manage their way into the post tailgate. Good for you, eager tailgater.

The food forager

This person has one thing on their mind: chicken wings. Master of the dine and dash, this person can be seen hopping from tailgate to tailgate in search of the best game day snacks. They don’t really know who you are, and they don’t care. The only reason they stop by your tailgate is to grab a hot dog, a few beers and get the hell out of there.

The alumni

BC alumni take their tailgates seriously. REALLY seriously. From the white tablecloths draped over the pop up tables, to the flutes of champagne being daintily sipped, the alumni tailgaters are living the high life. From these tailgates, you may be able to hear the alumni dads reminiscing on their glory days at BC while puffing on a cigar, or BC moms trying to be convinced to celeb shot the tailgate next door’s beer pong game. You’ll sometimes even see an alumni tailgate or two that’s catered. Now that’s what I call dedication.

Homecoming weekend is a weekend looked forward to by the students of BC, and the homecoming tailgate even more so. Football, friends and some sweet tailgating experiences await us all this Saturday. So enjoy the weekend, enjoy Homecoming and enjoy the tailgates even more. Go Eags!