Tailgate Parties In An Era Of Self-Driving Cars: Thriving Or Taking A Dive?
Tailgate parties. According to the illustrious Homer Simpson, they constitute the pinnacle of human achievement (see the Any Given Sundance episode of The Simpsons). Historically, tailgate parties started as a rite of college football attendance, offering a pre-game opportunity for camaraderie and spirited fun among fans of the teams playing. Cars fill a parking lot adjacent to the stadium holding an upcoming game, drivers and their passengers open the tailgates of their respective vehicles and then use that handy fixture as a platform to get a party going.