DARRYL, KING OF TAILGATERS

by Orson on Oct 2, 2006 2:15 PM EDT

You may prefer to give the crown to tailgaters who bring in their own RVs, hot tubs, and MASH units for the the big game. But we maintain a soft spot in our heart for those who keep it small but masterfully executed, sticking to the single tent design but making sure every crease of the tarp and each putter of the generator goes according to plan.

We met such a man this past week at Gainesville, and his name is Darryl. As you can see, Darryl is a model of tailgating dedication, honing his rig right down to the finest detail of color coordination and maxing out his generator to the last microvolt. We know this last part to be especially true, since we asked to plug into his sockets, and were informed that he'd learned from hard experience that additional plugging would cause his generator to explode in dramatic and unwanted fashion.

Darryl even includes the most important element of a civilization on the march: the toilet, hidden in a brilliant Gator-blue latrine behind the main room. We salute you, Darryl, for keeping us all building those castles in the sky, while making sure we remember to work a shitter into the blueprints along the way. Salut!

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Is the guy talking kinda sweet?

by roggins on Oct 2, 2006 3:03 PM EDT reply actions

Orson, speaking of tailgating……on behalf of my son and myself, I would like to thank you for your hospitality Saturday before the game. We had a great time will long remember it as our first father/son spontaneous road trip. Thanks especially for the doughnuts and Sam Adams. We will meet again.

by Continuation T. Arranger on Oct 2, 2006 3:24 PM EDT reply actions

Wow, D-rock rules. The toilet is pure brilliance, indeed.

I’m still trying to figure out the best and most cost effective way to bring a dish into my tailgate. Saturday I tried to grab a wireless connection so I could order the Tech game (arrrrrgh, WHY did I miss it??!?!) while tailgating for the Nebraska game, but alas, all I could get was a real low signal.

Tailgating is an art that should be appreciated, without question.

by Lazer on Oct 2, 2006 3:29 PM EDT reply actions

My hat’s off to Darryl. That toilet is probably convenient after downing a few of those flamethrowers off the grill. When I was in college, tailgaters frequented my bathroom at my house since it was on one of the main routes to the stadium.

by Cardiac Kids on Oct 2, 2006 4:00 PM EDT reply actions

what!?!! no jorts on that man!?!!

by kleph on Oct 2, 2006 4:20 PM EDT reply actions

man. i wish i had had more time to find you before the game. stupid grandma, being all old and not able to walk all over the campus.

by adam on Oct 2, 2006 4:35 PM EDT reply actions

Continuation-

Were you the earmuffs guy? Orson told me how cool you two were.

-TCOAN, aka Mrs. Swindle

by The Conscience of a Nation on Oct 2, 2006 4:55 PM EDT reply actions

That was us, TCOAN. And one more comment: If it turns out that I’ve lost my firstborn to Gator Nation as it currently appears (he developed a very polished chomp by game’s end), I know he could have done a lot worse.

by Continuation T. Arranger on Oct 2, 2006 5:33 PM EDT reply actions

Awww!

by The Conscience of a Nation on Oct 2, 2006 5:57 PM EDT reply actions

Joweeoweeoweeoweewoweeoweeow…..Footbaw !!!!

by darthgatorone on Oct 2, 2006 6:22 PM EDT reply actions

We were set up directly to his their(facing Anderson) and I must say it was damn impressive. 2 guys, 3 tvs, gator unmbrella for the generator, rock.

I thought I might have saw an “orson” walking around but was distracted and couldn’t find the couch burning shirt when I made the rounds a bit later through the Anderson yard.

by gatorwalsh on Oct 2, 2006 9:24 PM EDT reply actions

We were set up directly to his their(facing Anderson) and I must say it was damn impressive. 2 guys, 3 tvs, gator unmbrella for the generator, rock.

I thought I might have seen an “orson” walking around but was distracted and couldn’t find the couch burning shirt when I made the rounds a bit later through the Anderson yard.

by gatorwalsh on Oct 2, 2006 9:25 PM EDT reply actions

i give up – damn airport internet

by gatorwalsh on Oct 2, 2006 9:26 PM EDT reply actions

“Chaffing dishes, bitches. Chaffing. Dishes.”

Imagine trying to explain my laughter at that line to a bunch of Brits in a small London conference room. I need to get back to the States pronto!

Thanks Orson for bringing levity to my day.

by Geaux Irish on Oct 3, 2006 5:33 AM EDT reply actions

http://sports.espn.go.com/espntv/espnGuide

Hope Darryl can make it down to the Plains. It’s going to be an ESPN Full Circle game; maybe EDSBS could offer up a tailgating cam to keep Colin Cowherd off the air.

by AUAlum on Oct 3, 2006 8:35 AM EDT reply actions