Tailgaters: The University of Michigan

From a converted ambulance (there’s storage for snacks and a cooler for steaks) to a Korean feast complete with a suckling pig, welcome to U of M tailgating.
In the first episode of TAILGATERS, @Vinepair co-founder Adam Teeter, writer-at-large Aaron Goldfarb, and editor-in-chief Joanna Sciarrino head to Ann Arbor, Michigan, to eat and drink their way through a University of Michigan tailgate.
Chapters:
00:00 Introduction
00:52 Tailgating: Why Is It So Great?
02:06 The Blue Loonies
04:38 Michigan's Biggest Fan
05:36 Suckling Pig Fest
TAILGATERS is a series that spotlights the people, parties, and food culture at storied schools across America. Each school brings its own distinct flavor and flair to this time-honored tradition. Before every college game, rain or shine, crowds gather to live out their dreams, celebrate as if there's no tomorrow, share incredible food, and embrace the traditions that unite them.
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[@Leel3ones89]

I agree that Ann Arbor is a super friendly town. Expensive, but friendly.

[@pasthuman]

Expensive for people that sign up to pay to live

[@jerryjanik480]

This is one of my bucket lists things before I die to go to a Michigan game at the big house go Blue

[@timd516]

I was lucky enough to do it in 2014. Under the lights vs Penn St. Was absolutely indescribable! I hope you are able to do it. It’s something you can’t fully explain, just gotta be there to understand it. And the tailgating is outstanding as well. Go Blue!

[@melvinburns3414]

Incredible atmosphere. Go blue !

[@thoskins202]

This feels like a commercial

[@doctorbigsmiles]

So corny

[@Leel3ones89]

I mean Vice has been hurting.....

[@terrancestill9477]

Nothing like a Michigan Tailgate, Go Blue!!!!!

[@pirateking888]

There's something you need to understand about tailgate hosts like these. Each of these "regular guys who just love football" make six figures or more a year. They have huge power in their communities and these tailgates to hang out are essentially free-mason keggers. It's not to say they're bad people; they truly want to have a good time, and if you can get in with guys like this somehow, it can be a good time. Just be prepared for the disillusion when you realize they are typically elitists who would rather spend $1000 on a custom cornhole set than pay $50 dollars more on their taxes.

[@BeneficentBilby]

Envy

[@pasthuman]

Freemasons are disgusting. Yes, absolutely that's who these self indulgenct alcoholics are

[@andrewweaver2517]

WIDESPREAD PANIC!

[@belliott88]

As someone from Indiana, Michigan University tailgating is so legendary that you learn about it across state lines. First, via its urban legend status passed down through word of mouth. Second, you eventually witness Michigan University Alumni party/tailgate firsthand. And, it’s glorious chaos. They’ve really cleaned up their act, and go way less hard than they used to go since my days of witnessing it between 2004-2008. (This is a good thing. Good for them.)

[@jareknowak8712]

Ive always dreamed of experiencing something like this, a party in the park.

[@ktlee24]

very informational!!!

[@Maplenr]

Hail! You need to get there for The Game when it's in Ann Arbor. Insanity

[@ktlee24]

wow the cinematography

[@x0allyssa]

Odd thumbnail for this video lol

[@matthewcraven3274]

is this just a commercial for some gross drink?

[@Travluminatii]

TAILGATORS

[@smokey77able]

Horse Hockey!!

[@pasthuman]

Is cooking 70 steaks in a parking lot really amazing?

[@nicktomei7642]

Yes. Dumb question

[@pasthuman]

@@nicktomei7642 Amazed you are then.

[@nicktomei7642]

@@pasthuman*amaized

[@pasthuman]

@@nicktomei7642 *easily amazed...there I fixed it.

[@apsintrapsin3073]

only if you are there partying at the crack of dawn

[@eddierosario1537]

Go Blue!

[@MrCtsSteve]

Go Blue

[@ktlee24]

🤩🤩🤩🤩🤩

[@ourglasstimes]

𝙻𝙴𝙶𝙴𝙽𝙳𝙰𝚁𝚈

[@boomforlife1595]

WW3 can pop off any moment and these mofos will still tail gate , Go Blue!!!

[@c4r5on88]

Damn it. Not my kind of tail gating 😞

[@thisguy73]

Ryan Day blocked this video. From 3rd base.

[@PaulHo]

Yikes, 0 personality.

[@trapalexx7304]

Stealing ideas from the little guys again SMH

[@rediknight9056]

No. You tailgate in the parking garage.