The Browns Fan's Tailgating Guide [Paperback]

Peter Chakerian (Author)

Book Description

Publication Date: September 26, 2008

Now it s easy for any Browns fan to tailgate like a well-seasoned veteran. This book shares tips from Cleveland s top tailgaters about where to, when to, and how to do it all, Browns fan style.
It also tells inspiring tailgating tales from fellow fans and introduces some of the wild people, crazy vehicles, outlandish foods, and nonstop party activities you ll find in the lot.
For decades, hardy Cleveland football fans have enjoyed the pregame (and game . . . and postgame) in sun, rain, or sub-zero temperatures, sitting in folding chairs and clutching red plastic cups while watching a rack of ribs smoke on a homemade grill next to a brown-and-orange Winnebago.
This book celebrates the glorious tradition of Cleveland Browns tailgating. It will inspire you to don your dawg mask, grab your favorite beverage, and prepare to join the party!

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Part history lesson, part sociological study, part user's guide . . . Chakerian calls tailgating one of the last grassroots happenings still unspoiled by corporate America. And if you don't know the first thing about becoming part of it, this book is a good place to start. --Cleveland Magazine, November 2008

Peter Chakerian gives a tour of the colorful world -- and even more colorful characters -- surrounding Cleveland Browns Stadium before any home game . . . A good starting point for any would-be tailgater looking to start some pre-game traditions of their own. --Stow Sentry, January 4, 2009

About the Author

Peter Chakerian is an award-winning writer, reporter and journalist. In over 17 years, his byline has appeared in The Plain Dealer, Akron Beacon Journal, Sun Newspapers, Cleveland Magazine, Northern Ohio Live, Scene Magazine, America Online, Blogcritics.org, and dozens of other publications throughout the Midwest. Chakerian is the Managing Editor of CoolCleveland.com, a weekly online e-blast newsletter on arts, culture, economic development and all things cool in Cleveland. A lifelong Northeast Ohio resident and Browns fan, he lives in Bay Village, Ohio with his wife, Susan, and son, Christopher.

Product Details

• Paperback: 172 pages
• Publisher: Gray & Co., Publishers (September 26, 2008)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 1598510452
• ISBN-13: 978-1598510454
• Product Dimensions: 7.9 x 4.9 x 0.5 inches
• Shipping Weight: 3.2 ounces (View shipping rates and policies)
• Average Customer Review: 5.0 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (1 customer review)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #2,006,966 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)
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5.0 out of 5 stars So that's what they're doing over in the Muni Lot..., November 22, 2008

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This review is from: The Browns Fan's Tailgating Guide (Paperback)

If you've ever driven past huge tailgating parties before a football game and wondered what would possess hundreds of people to party outside in sub-zero weather, this book answers a lot of questions. First and foremost, it's a "how to" guide, giving the would-be Cleveland Browns tailgater the low-down on where to tailgate and the dynamics of each location, what to pack, when to arrive, and what to do and not do once you get there and start partying. (There's even a section on tailgating in other AFC North cities.) Equally important to the "how to" aspect is the social and cultural history of Browns tailgaters (yes, there is one). Chakerian weaves lengthy quotes from some of the most ardent Browns fans with his own analysis and insight as a fan and observer/writer to give a broader, deeper picture of this sub-culture. If you've ever thought you might want to join the tailgating fun, this book not only tells you how to, it also gives you some pretty good reasons why you should.