The Non-Hangover Friday Night

YooHoo Hog Faithful,

I think it is only fair that I be completely honest with you, I am soooo over football. This may have something to do with the fact that Razorboy can’t get enough, and thus my life is dictated by the SEC (primarily Alabama’s) football schedule. Don’t worry about me though; I have learned to cope. I read A LOT of books during football season.

Anyway, with all of the 11:21AM games this year, I thought it only fitting to share my Friday Night non-hangover plan with all of you. (Not that I always follow it…)

Dinner: YOU MUST CONSUME FOOD. I suggest something light. My go-to on Dickson is sushi. We always go to Wasabi because they have a college token and one of our fave bar tenders works there, Nick. I usually choose to switch off between Sake and light beer during dinner and make sure to suck down an entire glass of water before leaving.

Post-Dinner Drink: Head over to Theo’s for an Espresso Martini. It is delish and will give you energy to make it through the night. Red Bull is too much sugar for me and leaves me with a stomach ache, but this is just what I need to get the party started.

Kick it up a Notch: I would be remiss if I didn’t list Zooloo’s for $1 Jello Shots as a must. Just don’t get carried away. Two is plenty. I recommend red or blue. This is also a perfect time to chug water. This is what will keep that hangover at bay tomorrow.

Foot Loose and Fancy Free: By this time, I am the most fun girl on Dickson, or at least that is what I think. If I am wise, I stick to my drink of choice Kettle One and Water with Lime. I know, I know, I sound like an alcoholic, but honestly I could drink these all night and feel great in the morning. I don’t do well with sugar, so this works for me. Beware the shot buyers… This is where you will get in trouble. Do not let them stray you from your plan. The mixed shots are loaded with sugar and will get you sick quick. Dancing also helps to metabolize the alcohol, and at this point you are probably an awesome dancer.

Before bed: Drink a glass of water and take 2 Advil.

Viola!!! Hangover free. Kick the morning off with a Mimosa or a Bloody. Starting this early almost ensures a hangover by 5PM, but you will have made it through the game with flying colors.

Yours, Razorbelle

What NOT to Wear

There are two types of Southerners:

1. The Classy, Polite Type that everyone else in the country makes fun of, but is secretly very jealous of.

2. This Guy… AKA Red Neck King.

I love being from the South and would have fit right in with Scarlett O’Hara, but Southerner #2 makes me want to make a bee-line to NYC.

This being said, I am admitting, here and now, that my fellow Hog Fans are some of the worst offenders. I have been to many an Away Game as well as more Alabama games than I care to name (The (not so) Razorboy went to Alabama, so have been forced to cheer for the tide for the past 2 years) . I was appalled while in Tuscaloosa for the game last month to see the majority of Razorback fans decided to dress like Southerner #2.

It literally made my eyes hurt.

So for the benefit of all you Hog Faithful making the trip to Florida (which is not a particularly fashion forward campus; they like jorts a lot) or more importantly Ole Miss in 2 weeks, I am here to help.

There is absolutely no excuse to wear the following:

1. Hog Hat/Hog Nose- Hilarious gag gift that could be pulled out for Halloween perhaps, but left at home on game day. I realize there actually is a game on HALLOWEEN; I will excuse these for 1 day.


2. Face Paint- Seriously? I am all for team spirit, but do you really think that face paint is going to make the team play better? Short answer: NO.


3. Body Paint- See # 2. Yes, you may make it on TV, but we are all making fun of you.


4. Shirt without Sleeves- This rule applies to males exclusively. Please, no woman wants to see your arms. I promise. NO WOMAN.

Acceptable Game Day Attire:

Males:

-Red and White Polos or Button Downs
-Jeans, Khakis, or Seersucker (before Labor Day Only)
-If you have a desperate situation: A Razorback T-shirt. I am not sure what the desperate situation would be… Everything is at the cleaners???

Females: See HOT HOGS to your right...

-Dresses or Skirts whenever possible (I realize sometimes it is simply too cold)
-When cold, a nice dress coat
-Jeans with a cute top, heels, or boots.
-I cannot condone any desperate situations for us…
*** Make sure that some part of your outfit is, indeed, red.

Please Hog Fans, take the above into consideration when packing for upcoming away games. Let’s put Arkansans back in the Southerner #1 category.

Yours- Razorbelle

What to see this weekend...

As one of the only contributors that actually still lives in Fayetteville full time, I feel it is my duty to give you an update on new bars, restaurants, and shops as you prep for your trip this weekend.

Bar: 21st Amendment

Who: Young Professional Crowd
What: Low Key Atmosphere that features a “Big Ass Fan” and an open wall facing Dickson, perfect for people watching
When: This is a great bar to start the night. Not the place to get really wasted, but good place to catch up with long lost hog friends.
Where: Front half of Roger’s Rec facing Dickson

Overall Review: Woo Pig. Slightly overpriced drinks and a bit calm for my tastes, but overall a good place to grab a drink.

Restaurant: Feltner Brothers

Who: A brand new restaurant opened by the Sons of the Russellville Whataburger Clan.
What: All American Food and Drink with plenty of TVs and an awesome patio
When: Opening Thursday, October 8. This will be a great place to grab a casual dinner or catch a ball game.
Where: By Flying Burrito behind Walton Arts Center Parking lot

Overall Review: Woo Pig Sooie! Ok. So I haven’t been there yet, but I am following the progress on Facebook. The owners are super fun, so I am looking forward to a good time and great food.

http://www.facebook.com/home.php?#/pages/Fayetteville-AR/Feltner-Brothers/122256047652?ref=ts

Shop: Maude Boutique

Who: Young, Super-Cute Co-eds (and those who still want to look super-cute and not super-old, aka: ME)
What: Fashion Forward Clothes at reasonable prices
When: This is a great place to get clothes that are classy yet fun for work, play, and game day.
Where: On the East Side of College close to campus

Overall Review: Woo Pig Sooie! Although prices have gone up quite a bit since they first opened, the clothes are still great, especially when you need something quick.

Yours- Razorbelle

*** DSD Rating Scale: Woo Pig Sooie=Best, Woo Pig=Good, Hog Slop=Bad, Houston Dale Nutt=Worst