The tailgate fun police

[Dptexanfan]

Well, I just read the 2009 fan guide and there are some very disturbing new"rules" in regards to sound systems and volume control and the tailgates. First of all, who are these people making up these ridiculous rules about the tailgate festivities?When were the rules debated and why were we not all allowed to give our input before they wasted ink printing this garbage? Serious tailgaters have alot of time and money invested in their respective tailgate teams and equipment to have some Texas sized parties for their freinds and familiy's enjoyment. The Texans front office is shooting themselves in the foot with this one. When someone starts coming around my tailgate party with a dicibel meter, that's when the Houston Texans can say goodbye to my money!:mad::

[Vinny]

From what I understand there have been quite a few complaints about people playing music way too loud and disturbing their tailgating neighbors with unreasonably loud music at times. It shouldn't cramp your style too much to keep the music down to a reasonable level I'd think. I think the vulgar lyrics I hear at some tailgates are something to look at too with so many kids running around.

[Dptexanfan]

From what I understand there have been quite a few complaints about people playing music way too loud and disturbing their tailgating neighbors with unreasonably loud music at times. It shouldn't cramp your style too much to keep the music down to a reasonable level I'd think. I think the vulgar lyrics I hear at some tailgates are something to look at too with so many kids running around.

The problem is everyone has their own definition of "reasonable".I do agree with the explicit music though. What they should have done was left a certain area in every lot for the "big tailgates" with their loud music, shot gun 30, jagerbombs, or whatever they like to do. Let all the fairweather fans, the ones who tailgate once a year, and the two guys and a truck park back where they are the only ones around. Everyone knows where all the big tailgate partys are(they park in the exact same spot every week, year after year) and they should just park somewhere else if they like watered down tailgating and don't want to hear or see anything they feel is offensive. Oh well, lets see what happens this year.

[Vinny]

The problem is everyone has their own definition of "reasonable".I do agree with the explicit music though. What they should have done was left a certain area in every lot for the "big tailgates" with their loud music, shot gun 30, jagerbombs, or whatever they like to do. Let all the fairweather fans, the ones who tailgate once a year, and the two guys and a truck park back where they are the only ones around. Everyone knows where all the big tailgate partys are(they park in the exact same spot every week, year after year) and they should just park somewhere else if they like watered down tailgating and don't want to hear or see anything they feel is offensive. Oh well, lets see what happens this year. I agree with you on the big tailgates and I think they will use their heads about how to deal with the larger, consistent groups, if not come back here and holler about it. I'm sure you won't be the only one complaining if they go romper room on us.

[GoldenHolden]

The problem is everyone has their own definition of "reasonable".I do agree with the explicit music though. What they should have done was left a certain area in every lot for the "big tailgates" with their loud music, shot gun 30, jagerbombs, or whatever they like to do. Let all the fairweather fans, the ones who tailgate once a year, and the two guys and a truck park back where they are the only ones around. Everyone knows where all the big tailgate partys are(they park in the exact same spot every week, year after year) and they should just park somewhere else if they like watered down tailgating and don't want to hear or see anything they feel is offensive. Oh well, lets see what happens this year.

Don't act like because you put on some huge spectacle that you are better than the other tailgaters. I agree with the rule. Playinig music so the whole lot can hear it is rediculous. I want to listen to what I want to listen to, I don't want that dictated to me by someone else. I agree with you that the lots should be "segregated" for a section that wants to play louder music but with the people we have that are suppossed to be directing traffic in the lots, I don't see that being possible. The offensive music doesn't bother me one bit, the drinking doesn't bother me either (I drink my share), but there is no doubt that some tailgaters do not show respect for other tailgaters. DpTexanfan, I don't want this to seem like I am saying you are one of those tailgaters, but you made the comment and I had to make mine.

[Dptexanfan]

Golden-
I am not saying we are better than anybody else nor do I think so. I think that the Houston Texans front office should have done a little more research on this rule before jumping the gun and ramming this down our throats. I (like everyone else) pay good money every sunday for our tailgate party/tickets etc., and think that this was just a little too radical. They encourage the "big" tailgates by having "tailgater of the game" contest's, etc.(which they look for the biggest, loudest, tailgate partys-thats just fact) and yet now they want to tell you and me that our speakers are too big and too loud?:confused: Our sound system pales in comparison to other large tailgate parties so I don't even think it will affect us but it's the prinicpal of the matter. Anyway, did'nt mean to offend anyone and no offense taken. Lets hope this is our year and the the Texans kick some butt!!:cool:

[hougo3]

Well, I just read the 2009 fan guide and there are some very disturbing new"rules" in regards to sound systems and volume control and the tailgates. First of all, who are these people making up these ridiculous rules about the tailgate festivities?When were the rules debated and why were we not all allowed to give our input before they wasted ink printing this garbage? Serious tailgaters have alot of time and money invested in their respective tailgate teams and equipment to have some Texas sized parties for their freinds and familiy's enjoyment. The Texans front office is shooting themselves in the foot with this one. When someone starts coming around my tailgate party with a dicibel meter, that's when the Houston Texans can say goodbye to my money!:mad::

The volume of some of the music is just incredibly and unreasonably loud. WAY TOO LOUD. Not even close to anything reasonable. I hope they start to enforce the rules on that.

[ubecool454]

The fans that are complaining must be the same fans that complain in stadium about people standing up to cheer. I think I'll file a complaint about the country music they play inside the stadium.....Country music and football don't seem to go together. Poll the players and I bet they all think it sucks. When you come to a football stadium there is a good chance that its going to be loud....tailgating is no different. Some people will find something to complain about anywhere they go. My advice to the complainers is just come to the stadium and go inside to the game.....don't tailgate if its to loud. I do not think that and vulgar music should be allowed though.

[win1soon]

This is possibly coming from Washington DC. They are trying to control everything with their big government, now tailgating, what next? Dumb question actually, we all know all games end in a tie so no one loses, and a large fun tax on the tickets so that the people who can't have tickets can buy something nice.

[GoldenHolden]

The fans that are complaining must be the same fans that complain in stadium about people standing up to cheer. I think I'll file a complaint about the country music they play inside the stadium.....Country music and football don't seem to go together. Poll the players and I bet they all think it sucks. When you come to a football stadium there is a good chance that its going to be loud....tailgating is no different. Some people will find something to complain about anywhere they go. My advice to the complainers is just come to the stadium and go inside to the game.....don't tailgate if its to loud. I do not think that and vulgar music should be allowed though.

So you are saying the people who want to tailgate but don't want to hear their tailgating neighbors music ringing their ear drums should have to go inside and the people who are disrespecting other tailgaters by blasting usually terrible music should be allowed to stay? That is rediculous. I guarantee you that if I showed up with speakers that were louder than everyone else EVERY game and played terrible music EVERY game, you would complain too. I want everyone to have a good time, drink all the beer you want, eat all the food you want, but I want everybody to do it in a way that is respectful to everyone there. It is not going to ruin your tailgating experience if you have to lower the sound level on your music a few notches.

P.S. I stand and cheer every time the Texans give me a reason to at the games. I encourage other to do the same. I agree with you on that one.

[Mean Machine]

First and foremost, we are ALL texans fans, remember that.

Now, we've been setting up our tailgate since '02 and we've seen these bigger tailgateing groups grow over the years. I think it's great whether you are there with an old school Bus and 50 people and 20 spots roped off or you are there in your old VW Beetle and a Hibachi.

The issue is the super loud music.

So, when some tailgate that is set up on the grassy esplande 100 yards away is blasting away to the point I cannot even have a conversation with a buddy in my tailgate area. It's too loud...and no, I ain't too old.

Again, we are ALL Texans fans, just show some respect regarding the decibels.

[touttail]

Well, I just read the 2009 fan guide and there are some very disturbing new"rules" in regards to sound systems and volume control and the tailgates. First of all, who are these people making up these ridiculous rules about the tailgate festivities?When were the rules debated and why were we not all allowed to give our input before they wasted ink printing this garbage? Serious tailgaters have alot of time and money invested in their respective tailgate teams and equipment to have some Texas sized parties for their freinds and familiy's enjoyment. The Texans front office is shooting themselves in the foot with this one. When someone starts coming around my tailgate party with a dicibel meter, that's when the Houston Texans can say goodbye to my money!:mad::

Dp,

I'm like you. I don't really care for a bunch of rules or being told what to do, but, my gosh when you are 40 yards or more away from a group with huge speakers blasting and you and your group can't even talk over the music, that's a bit too much.

BTW--we do tailgate every game.



Bobby 119C

[Dptexanfan]

I agree with you completely. Now, if we new AHEAD of time where the noisiest teams were going to be parked, then we all could selectively avoid parking close to those areas and we would all be happy. For the most part, the tailgates with all the ruckas are in the same exact spot every week. I think that most people that come out every week are well aware of that and if they probably take that into consideration when looking for a place to park. We are drowned out most of the time by the other tailgates(we have a puny sound system in comparison)but we know ahead of time that that's going to be a possibility because we CHOOSE park in the same spot every week. The people complaining are probably the unsuspecting fans that have never been to a particular lot before that are just there to "chill" that find themselves right next to or between the large parties. Maybe they can designate a small area of the lot as "tailgate row" or "tailgater of the game participants" or something and put "warning-loud music above 62dcb" signs all around.lol:)

[russell88]

Just put them all in the same area and let them have a blast off competition. For those not wanting to hear it, park in other designated areas for lowers db's.
Some of it is definitely loud though.

[GoldenHolden]

I agree with you completely. Now, if we new AHEAD of time where the noisiest teams were going to be parked, then we all could selectively avoid parking close to those areas and we would all be happy. For the most part, the tailgates with all the ruckas are in the same exact spot every week. I think that most people that come out every week are well aware of that and if they probably take that into consideration when looking for a place to park. We are drowned out most of the time by the other tailgates(we have a puny sound system in comparison)but we know ahead of time that that's going to be a possibility because we CHOOSE park in the same spot every week. The people complaining are probably the unsuspecting fans that have never been to a particular lot before that are just there to "chill" that find themselves right next to or between the large parties. Maybe they can designate a small area of the lot as "tailgate row" or "tailgater of the game participants" or something and put "warning-loud music above 62dcb" signs all around.lol:)

I agree that the groups park in the same area but the problem is the parking staff forces you to park at the closest spot to the front and fill backwards. Most tailgaters (like myself) come early to enjoy themselves as long as possible. That means I am forced to park at the front of the lot beside the loud groups. A designated area would be a good idea but honestly that would be asking a lot of a parking staff that to me doesn't really seem to know what they are doing anyways.

On a seperate issue regarding the tailgating rules. Has anyone ever been asked by the fire marshall to show them their extinguisher? We had one last year but it is not certified (its like 20 years old). Are they tough on that?

[HomeBred_Texan]

Honestly I didn't want to state my opinion on this. BUT...

I agree teams should be policed on sound levels and profanity coming from speakers. It is totally uncalled for when there are women, children, and yes, even Pastors at the game. Everyone should be able to walk through the tailgaiting areas and enjoy a cold refreshment and taste some BBQ without having to shield ears from loud and obnoxious music. If you think you have to blast music so loud that they can hear you from inside the stadium, may I suggest to stay home and blast away in the luxury of your own backyard where you can invite others whom like yourself, enjoy loud music at levels that are nothing more than crackling sounds coming from speakers.Why push a set of speakers to make them so distorted, that no one can even make the music out except the person playing it, and then and only then, he only knows the words from listening to the same track over and over... Simply pathetic to come here and complain about NOT being able to blast sounds away at the parking lot. But that is just IMHO.... :p

[ubecool454]

So you are saying the people who want to tailgate but don't want to hear their tailgating neighbors music ringing their ear drums should have to go inside and the people who are disrespecting other tailgaters by blasting usually terrible music should be allowed to stay? That is rediculous. I guarantee you that if I showed up with speakers that were louder than everyone else EVERY game and played terrible music EVERY game, you would complain too. I want everyone to have a good time, drink all the beer you want, eat all the food you want, but I want everybody to do it in a way that is respectful to everyone there. It is not going to ruin your tailgating experience if you have to lower the sound level on your music a few notches.

P.S. I stand and cheer every time the Texans give me a reason to at the games. I encourage other to do the same. I agree with you on that one.

To be honest, I don't hear the other tailgaters music. As I walk to the stadium it all sounds like just a bunch of noise. I don't think we have a problem with our group because for years we have the same tailgating neighbors and some of the other tailgaters I go to visit seem to have the same neighbors also. I usually get there very early so by the time the game starts nothing is bothering me...i feel no pain..lol. I know they would get complaints on this from time to time but things like this usually work out ok. I doubt we will change anything we do until someone comes and tells us we are in violation.

[sec132]

I have been tailgating since 02 and and started out with two guys a truck and one pit. thru the years we have grown to 20 people 6 trucks 4 pits and 1 DJ .Yes the music is loud everybody's has loud music that's what makes it the carnival style atmosphere that everyone loves . We park next to Budweiser and Pitt's and spitt's who also has their own DJ . So yes we have to turn it up a little more to here our music . I bet no one tells these guys to turn it down. Maybe if the music is to loud and hurts your ears. The handicapped lot is usually quite and empty. I have also notice that even thou are music is some what loud it doesn't stop people from all walks of life stopping buy and enjoying our food and for conversation. I also find it ironic that glass bottles are discouraged but the gift they give us has a bottle opener and a handy bottle carrier .

[ubecool454]

Honestly I didn't want to state my opinion on this. BUT...

I agree teams should be policed on sound levels and profanity coming from speakers. It is totally uncalled for when there are women, children, and yes, even Pastors at the game. Everyone should be able to walk through the tailgaiting areas and enjoy a cold refreshment and taste some BBQ without having to shield ears from loud and obnoxious music. If you think you have to blast music so loud that they can hear you from inside the stadium, may I suggest to stay home and blast away in the luxury of your own backyard where you can invite others whom like yourself, enjoy loud music at levels that are nothing more than crackling sounds coming from speakers.Why push a set of speakers to make them so distorted, that no one can even make the music out except the person playing it, and then and only then, he only knows the words from listening to the same track over and over... Simply pathetic to come here and complain about NOT being able to blast sounds away at the parking lot. But that is just IMHO.... :p

I agree with most of what you said but I would like to say...bring some earplugs...I do and they work pretty good..lol. I know our guys get loud and earplugs actually buffer out the noise.

[JAS29]

Just let the tailgaters have fun. The loud music is part of a group interaction with some guys dancing and some just chillin. The best part about tailgating is being able to walk around and greet everyone in their tailgating areas.. listen to their music etc.

[GoldenHolden]

I have been tailgating since 02 and and started out with two guys a truck and one pit. thru the years we have grown to 20 people 6 trucks 4 pits and 1 DJ .Yes the music is loud everybody's has loud music that's what makes it the carnival style atmosphere that everyone loves . We park next to Budweiser and Pitt's and spitt's who also has their own DJ . So yes we have to turn it up a little more to here our music . I bet no one tells these guys to turn it down. Maybe if the music is to loud and hurts your ears. The handicapped lot is usually quite and empty. I have also notice that even thou are music is some what loud it doesn't stop people from all walks of life stopping buy and enjoying our food and for conversation. I also find it ironic that glass bottles are discouraged but the gift they give us has a bottle opener and a handy bottle carrier .

I didn't even think about the gift basically going against what their rule is for glass bottles. That is pretty funny.

Maybe next year they will give out beer bongs and speakers. lol.

[ubecool454]

You know....I should have read the fan guide before commenting on this thread. The Texans are playing by the rules...the noise thing is a city ordinance so no need in blaming them for obeying the rules that have been in place for a long time. I know sometimes we get loud but we just have to "pump down the music" a little bit and still can have fun with it. I'm not about to get my passes revoked for playing my music to loud. We all know they have some power-tripping guys on electric carts that want to exercise their "power".

[sec132]

I didn't even think about the gift basically going against what their rule is for glass bottles. That is pretty funny.

Maybe next year they will give out beer bongs and speakers. lol.

lmao, I will be looking forward to the beer bong.

[TexansFan99]

What annoyed me last year is that we and several other tailgaters arrived early before 8 AM, then every once in awhile, a group (the same group) of tailgaters would arrived 8:30-9 AM setup next to us with the speakers pointing outward. The music would be cranked up and blaring. The music was so loud we couldn't hear each other talk. Of course, most of them didn't go to the game. When we got back from the game, we found beer bottle and trash.

We're in the red lot and there was plenty of empty space. Why do they have to park next to us. Go to your own corner!

I don't mind people tailgating and having fun. But be respectful of your fellow tailgaters.

[Vinny]

I didn't even think about the gift basically going against what their rule is for glass bottles. That is pretty funny.

Maybe next year they will give out beer bongs and speakers. lol.
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[hondaguy007]

so no glass bottles allowed this year?

[ubecool454]

I don't think I want to drink or eat out of or off of anything made out of aluminum.

[dbruder44]

so no glass bottles allowed this year?

Somebody says they are discouraged, but not prohibited, that would suck if they were as I prefer bottled beer, but what about liqour and champagne bottles we make funky cocktails for the early games and they are glass bottles, yes we drink out of plastic cups but I don't see a difference. They only make rot gut liquor in plastic bottles.

[Texizgreat]

Here is how I see it. I go to one or two games per year. (From San Antonio)

I cruse the tailgates, From what I see/hear are some folks who have "Music" cranked up so loud that the speakers can't take handle the sound cleanly. Nothing worse than horrible "Music" played so loud that it cracks and distorts.

It's like some folks want to cram his/her music down on me.

Play the "Music" but here are some general guidelines to follow.
1. Make sure your amp and speakers can handle the power.
2. Walk 30 paces from your site if you can still hear it turn it down a notch.
3. Play "music" that wont offend kids or women