Food Committee

Original:Saturday, October 18, 2008
Food Committee
Live from New Jersey, I was in contact with Phil Paps and Colin Dools, who were covering one of the top tailgates in the country. "The Hunt" as its known, is a celebration of food, drinks, laughter, and fun.
While I really don't know what its about, I'd like to guess and say that its a harvest celebration where they clean up the Jersey Shore or something. I think that they might throw hay on the beach to soak up the garbage. Not sure.
PP and CD relayed to me, via telephone connection, that the tailgate was running smooth and that there were lots of decent spreads. This conference call led to the development of a new idea, the Food Committee.
The Food Committee will walk around the tailgate sampling many items from the appetizers, to the main courses, to of course - the beverages. The Food Committee will not be limited to food and beverage, but also to entertainment.
I see it happening something like this...
CD will be walking around the tables judging, at first, by sight. Hands joined behind his back, and a stone faced glare, he will not try the food unless it looks worthy. If it doesn't make the cut to the taste test, a sour face will be made, accompanied by a lazy disregarding wave (if real bad, add an old man type "aaahhh"). This reaction might be something similar to Miss America or Miss New Jersey after being asked out by yours truly.
If CD approves of your presentation, he will taste it. Please no Doritos. While tasty and delicious, its too cliche. The food doesn't have to be home-made, but originality will make up for that.
When judging the food, not only creativity/originality count, but also how well it works with alcohol. While filet mignon is classy, a beef brisket sandwich will put you up there.
The Food Committee will also discern between which cocktails make the cut. The Committee has approved use of all Franzia wine boxes.
In the entertainment critique, if CD laughs with arms crossed - one hand nestled under his chin - not only will he look adorable, but you will honored with bonus points. Accordion players will automatically be awarded first prize.
Photos were provided but are not uploading at this time.
After the tailgate concludes, awards will be given.
"Best Dish"
"Best Accordion Player"
"Best Drunk Impression of Borat"
"Best Tailgate Hookup Spot"
Let's get this started.
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