Archive for November, 2007:
Reader discount on Pong A Long beer pong tables
Remember those sexy portable beer pong tables I wrote about yesterday? The ones from Pong A Long? I just received an email from the company today containing a $5 off coupon code - if you’ve been thinking about getting one of these tables, there’s no better time than now.
Head over to the Pong A Long site and after you’ve picked a table out and added it to your cart, you can use this coupon code: MI-PONG. Remember to keep the code in all caps. The code should knock $5 off your final total. At last check, the 8′ tables were already down to $89.99 from their normal price of $129.99, so you have the opportunity to buy these tables at incredibly cheap prices!
Beer pong tables available through Amazon.com
Pong A Long is now selling their gorgeous looking portable beer pong tables through Amazon. This table is ready to play whenever and wherever you are - it’s seriously made to travel. When not in use, the table can be folded into a 2′ by 2′ briefcase with a carrying handle. I have one on my Christmas list and so should you!
Making a business out of beer pong
The Wall Street Journal has written a fantastic article looking at all the different ways students and former students have turned their love of beer pong into legitimate businesses. These young-at-heart entrepreneurs have become rubber mat sellers, beer pong table suppliers and have started up large Las Vegas tournaments, furthering the game while at the same time making some money.
Thwock, Gulk, Kaching! Beer Pong Inspires Inventors [WSJ.com]
Strip beer pong: New twist on a classic
Beer pong has many different variations - however, none so interesting (to me) as Strip Beer Pong. This game can be called many things - Strip Beer Pong, Beer Pong Strip, Stripper Pong or any number of other names. For simplicity’s sake, I’m going to call it Strip Beer Pong.
To play Strip Beer Pong, you set the game up pretty much the same as you usually do. Now take a Sharpie (or some other worthy permanent marker) and write an article of clothing on each cup - for example, shoes, shirt, pants, bra and so on. When someone from the other team makes a shot into one of your cups, you have the option to either drink the contents or remove the article of clothing named on the cup. If you strip, the cup stays in play. If you strip and that same cup is made again, you must drink the contents and remove it from play. In the case of a bounce shot, the cup must be drank AND the article of clothing must be removed.
If you want to switch things up from classic beer pong, this seems like the perfect way to do it.
Custom pong balls? This seems pretty cool
The guys over at AdamsBalls.com have officially opened their custom pong ball site to the world. If you are in a fraternity or any other organization on a college campus, you should look into buying some of these and slapping your logo on them. They’d probably be great for advertising.
I’m going to look into getting some I Love Beer Pong balls made to give away very soon, so stay tuned.
Bouncing: A deadly beer pong weapon
In my particular beer pong rule set, the bounce shot eliminates not only the cup it entered but another cup of your choice. This can be devastating to the opposition. Of course, a bounce shot is difficult to sink because opposing players can slap the ball away before it reaches the cup. The keys here are distractions and skills. Take a look above at the trajectory with which you should bounce the ball off the beer pong table. Below are a few methods to get your opponent’s eyes off the cups so you can bounce your way to victory.
- The terrible shot. This requires that the first player take a wild and ugly shot. The ball should actually hit one of the players and ricochet elsewhere, or fly over their shoulder. Unless they are closely watching for the bounce, both opposing players might try to retrieve the ball at the same time. Quickly have the second person on the team attempt a bounce shot.
- Rapid fire. Try to shoot a bounce shot quickly after the first person on the team has taken their shot. This has a better chance of working if the first person sank a cup. As the opponent picks that cup up, take a bounce shot.
- The opposite sex. Have a member of the opposite sex flirt with your opponents. Lines like, “Oh no, I’m out of beer” or “I’m really cold, do you have a jacket?” work the best. As your opponent’s head turns to answer, bounce away.
If you’ve been hesitant to attempt a bounce shot during beer pong, try these methods and see if they work for you. If you can sink two bounce shots a game, you’ve eliminated four cups. For those who play with six, three of these shots can win you a game. They may be more difficult to sink, but the payoff is well worth it.
Bar’s liquor license suspended for hosting beer pong tournament
Don’t archaic laws ruin all the fun?
Touchdown Cafe in Ann Arbor, MI will have its liquor license suspended, starting today, for hosting a beer pong tournament. The suspension will last five days. Apparently, Michigan law states that bars cannot hold contests, games or tournaments in which alcohol is consumed. The owners of Touchdown Cafe (as well as a lot of Michigan students) are confused, as well they should be - participation in the tournament did not require the consumption of beer. Some drank water instead and some didn’t drink at all. Therefore, the bar should have been on the right side of the law.
Sadly, this is just the case of another poorly written law. It would make sense if people were forced to down beer after beer to be involved in the tournament, but they had the choice of what they wanted to drink, if anything at all. If alcohol can’t be involved in games, period, well then - we might as well yank it from the casinos, too. I hope this bar gets its license back with an apology.
Bar’s liquor license suspended for hosting beer pong tournament
Don’t archaic laws ruin all the fun?
Touchdown Cafe in Ann Arbor, MI will have its liquor license suspended, starting today, for hosting a beer pong tournament. The suspension will last five days. Apparently, Michigan law states that bars cannot hold contests, games or tournaments in which alcohol is consumed. The owners of Touchdown Cafe (as well as a lot of Michigan students) are confused, as well they should be - participation in the tournament did not require the consumption of beer. Some drank water instead and some didn’t drink at all. Therefore, the bar should have been on the right side of the law.
Sadly, this is just the case of another poorly written law. It would make sense if people were forced to down beer after beer to be involved in the tournament, but they had the choice of what they wanted to drink, if anything at all. If alcohol can’t be involved in games, period, well then - we might as well yank it from the casinos, too. I hope this bar gets its license back with an apology.
Make a custom beer pong table: a how to video
If you’ve ever wanted to know how to build your very own custom beer pong table, search no further. This cheesy cast of clowns will show you how to take a plain piece of plywood and transform it into a masterpiece.
The World Series of Beer Pong
Yes, it is a real tournament. The World Series of Beer Pong is a five-day event taking place in Las Vegas, NV, from January 1st through the 5th. Registration is either $650 for single occupancy or $500 for double occupancy - the package includes your entry into the tournament as well as as lodging at the South Point Hotel. For information, check out the official site.
So, who wants to play some beer pong?
