Regardless of what happens after the game, Bills fans run rampant with Buffalonian pride whenever their team takes the field. Whether it’s jumping through tables, loud chanting or complaining about the current coaching staff, tailgates are a staple in Buffalo.
The Spectrum staff has some suggestions for what to bring to your next Bills tailgate:
Folding table
Whenever you go to a Bills tailgate, you need your folding table. If that table comes back in one piece, you did the tailgate wrong. You can use the table to play pong if you don’t feel like jumping through it. You can also paint it before if you are looking for something fun to do!
- Lilly Ensminger
A camera
There’s no better way to capture your tailgate experience than with a camera. Either whip out your best iPhone camera skills or bring that dusty old digital camera. You can also bring a disposable camera if you want to live in the moment and don’t have a digital one. Disposable cameras can be found in most stores for less than $20.
- Sarah Owusu
A fully charged phone
It gets boring staying in a parking lot for a long time, especially if you want good seats. So why not pass the time through playing Angry Birds, scrolling through TikTok or both at the same time?
- Mylien Lai
Laser pointer
To preface this, I don’t condone cheating in professional sports in any capacity. However, opposing quarterbacks like Pat Mahomes don’t deserve a clear line of sight. Go Bills.
- Rodrigo Feijão
Hot Hands
It is too cold out here for the girls and cold-handed folks of Buffalo once the Bills season comes into full swing. Take our advice, stick to lots of layers and some nostalgic Hot Hands under mittens or just hold them. They’re cheap and easy and will ensure warm-handed high fives when (not IF) the Bills win.
- Hannah Rashad and Sophia Stines
A jersey of the other team
The way things are going for Josh Allen and Co., it’s not a bad idea to save face and come prepared with the proper gear. Sure, you may get scoffed at and ridiculed before the game, but after, you’ll probably be the only one smiling. Disclaimer: I’m not responsible for anything that happens if you take this satirical recommendation seriously.
- Ricardo Castillo
Photo: Ryan Hagen | UB Athletics
