The Top Five Most Embarrassing Mistakes You Can Make at a Party

Are you one of those people who thinks a party is the perfect excuse to let it all hang out? Think again. Contrary to popular belief, the morning after a party most people do remember what went on the night before. Luckily, we at Party Pong tables are here to remind you how to avoid the most embarrassing party pratfalls. So sit back, peruse this article, and make sure you don’t become the next campus legend for all the wrong reasons.

1. Being a sore loser

So you and your friends have broken out your favorite beer pong tables for a quick game. Things aren’t looking so great for your team, and you end up getting clobbered by the opponents. Do you:

a) Smile charismatically and make a joke about how you’re still the top player where it counts (in the bedroom)? Or do you:
b) Throw your beer pong balls across the room and run out sobbing about how the game was rigged?

Please, for the love of all that is holy, choose the first option. Losing a game can hurt your pride, sure, but if you smile and make jokes, there are still plenty of ways to come out on top.

2. Shamelessly pursuing a guy/girl who isn’t interested in you

We admire your optimism and your persistence. But if you get a couple of rejections in a row from the same person, move on. There are plenty of fish in the sea—but the uninterested fish you pursue relentlessly will hurt your chances.

3. Drinking way too much

This brings us back to our original point: just because you forget a party doesn’t mean other people won’t. Getting tipsy enough to keep things boisterous and entertaining? Good. Getting so hammered that you’re falling down and slurring your words? Embarrassing!

4. Starting a fight

Just don’t. Seriously.

5. Publicly hooking up

Okay, so you found a hottie who’s interested in you! Do everyone a favor and take them to a private place—and no, by “private place,” we do not mean the party host’s bed. Hooking up is fun and will earn you some mad props—but not if you’re hooking up in front of everybody.

So soldier on and stay classy, Party Pongers!

Have you ever made any embarrassing party faux pas? Let us know in the comments below!

No Saint Patrick’s Day? No Problem.

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A friend of ours approached us recently and complained about having to miss out on what is undoubtedly one of the best beer-related holidays of the year: Saint Patrick’s Day. Now, we’re sure he’s not the only one; sometimes life just gets in the way of us celebrating some of the best holidays.

So in honor of those who had to work, who had other plans, who were sick, or who just had to deal with life, we present to you our list of The Best Beer-Related Holidays (that aren’t Saint Patrick’s Day). So drink up, play some beer pong, and never worry again if life prevents you from savoring some Guinness on your favorite holiday. For your reading pleasure, we are only including holidays that take place in mid-April or later.

Saint Monday–Any (or every! Monday)
Nobody likes Mondays. So in the 1800’s, clever tradesmen handled this by taking Mondays off for “union meetings.” They would then meet at their local pub or bar and drink in honor of Saint Monday. A fine tradition, if we’ve ever heard of one.

King Gambrinus Day–April 11
April 11 is the birthday of the respected Flemish King Gambrinus. Why should you care, you ask? Well, because King Gambrinus is credited with adding hops to malted brews to bring you the fine and delicious beer you know and love today! So drink up in honor of this pioneering man.

St. Arnold’s Day–July 18
Saint Arnold is the Patron Saint of Brewers. Need we say more?

International IPA Day—August 4
It’s not clear as to whetehr this is an official holiday or not, but we do know that thousands of IPA fans are doing their best to make it one. So knock back a cold, delicious India Pale Ale and celebrate.

International Beer Day—August 5
…And just in case you didn’t celebrate enough on August 4, there’s International Beer Day on August 5. So sip on a stout or guzzle a porter, and invite everyone over to play a rousing game of beer pong. And then never worry about missing out on a beer-related holiday again!

Beer in the News: Volume One

Beer in the News Volume 1

We at Party Pong Tables are starting a new tradition, designed to keep you up to date on urgent, earthshattering, breaking news in the world of beer and beer pong. So here it is, our first edition of Beer in the News:

http://www.chicagotribune.com/business/breaking/chi-coors-light-surpasses-budweiser-as-no-2-us-beer-20120110,0,4064773.story. Bud Light is number one, in case you were wondering (we were). So, what made the difference? Probably the fact that Budweiser is the only full-calorie beer in the top five U.S. beers. People have to watch their slender figures somehow! Are you a Budweiser or a Coors Light loyalist? Let us know in the comments.

http://blogs.villagevoice.com/music/2011/12/asher_roth_interview_pabst_and_jazz.php. The hip hop artist and scribe of the popular song “College” even belongs to a fantasy beer pong league. We knew there was a reason we loved this guy so much.

http://www2.insidenova.com/news/2012/jan/10/man-attacked-glass-beer-mug-woodbridge-ar-1598812/. Ouch! The suspect is still at large. Remember, kids: no matter how badly you lose at beer pong, do not attack each other. You’ll risk ending up on the news where fine, upstanding beer pong blogs can mock you mercilessly.

http://www.foxsportsarizona.com/01/09/12/College-footballs-biggest-party/landing.html?blockID=642814&feedID=10113. Now, that’s just inspiring. We hope they were smart enough to order a few (dozen) football-themed beer pong tables!

Any news we missed? Let us know!

Team Names 101: A Guide to Choosing the Best Beer Pong Team Name

One of the most important parts of beer pong is choosing the right team name. Our five suggestions for selecting a fool-proof team name are below:

1. Pop Culture References

There’s no better team name than a relavent, clever pop culture reference. And thankfully, celebrities are saying and doing stupid things every day! Take a leaf out of Kanye’s book with a name like, “I’ma let you finish, but our team is the best beer pong team of all time.” Or reference your favorite TV show. For example, call yourselves the “Night Men” after the famous “Night Man” episode of “It’s Always Sunny in Philadelphia.” There’s an endless supply of pop culture gold to mine; Charlie Sheen alone can provide countless team names (“Winning?” “Tiger Blood?” The possibilities are endless).

2. Team Names That are Puns

Okay, do we need to say it? You’re playing with beer pong balls. If you can’t come up with some great “balls” puns, then what are you doing here? Another great pun: scoregasms. We’re just saying.

3. Names that Directly Make Fun of the Other Team

If you choose a team name that insults the other team, you’re multitasking: you can show off a clever name and get your trash-talking out of the way at the same time! Try a name like “We’re the whoop, you’re the ass,” and you’ll already have a leg up on the other team.

4. Rhyming Names

The great thing about rhyming names is that they can be completely nonsensical, but if they rhyme, people will forgive you. Don’t believe us? “Beer engineers.” “Playing Pong Like Donkey Kong.” Or even “Happy Fun Beer Pong Singalong.” Think about it.

5. Adjective-Noun Names

Always a classic, Adjective-Noun names are your best chance to put your old Madlibs skills to use. Just about any adjective sounds great as a team name when paired with any noun. For inspiration, try “The Horny Goats,” “The Angry Pigeons,” or “The Fightin’ Gingers.”

Now that you’ve chosen the perfect team name, be sure to bring your own custom beer pong balls and you’ll up your game even more. The other team will never know what hit them.

Weigh in with your best team names in the comments section!

Fingering & Blowing

Alright!  Finally we’ve got a beer pong topic that caught your attention.  Fingering and Blowing; two words that can mean oh so much.  Of course we are referring to the “House Rule” in beer pong where girls may blow and guys may finger the ball out of the cup before it touches the liquid.

It’s difficult to not get excited about anything that has to do with Fingering and Blowing, but in my opinion, the rule does not add much value to the beer pong game as much as one might think.

The biggest problem with the rule is how much longer it makes each game.  I have witnessed games go beyond 30 minutes because the girls continue to blow the beer pong ball out of made beer pong cups.  There’s nothing more frustrating than waiting for a game of beer pong that just won’t end.

Secondly, the rule states that guys are allowed to finger the ball out of the cup before the pong ball touches the liquid.  Unfortunately, with the girls standing 8 feet across the beer pong table, judging whether or not the guys are playing fair is almost impossible.

In conclusion, as much fun as it is to say “Girls Blow & Guys Finger,” the “House Rule” should be set aside for a time when there is no line for beer pong.  What are your thoughts on the rule?

Beer Pong Tips, Tricks & Strategies

The brilliant thing about beer pong is that there’s no one way to play it. With each new group of beer pong players , the game evolves to incorporate new rules; and with them, new strategies for winning the game. However, if you find yourself on the losing end of a game of beer pong, we have a few strategies to keep in mind.

1. Maintain the optimal level of “Intoxication”

Beer pong, like most things in life, exists on a curve where drinking is concerned: a couple drinks in, and you’ll get much, much better. A few more after that, and you’re going to get much, much worse. So take stock of how much you’re drinking and do everything you can to stay in what we at Party Pong like to call the “happy place:” when you’re feeling buzzed and confident, not seeing double.

2. Use the correct grip

Believe it or not, the way you grip the beer pong ball does matter. Most beer pong players use a basic overhand grip, but there are several other grips to test out if you find that one isn’t working out for you. You can also try an underhand grip, or an unusual grip some players called the “peace grip”–when you hold the ball between your index and middle fingers, like you’re making a peace sign.

3. Make sure you have a good arc

If the curve on your ball is decent, it’s less likely to bounce back out of the cup. A good arc will also give you more control in your aim.

4. Aim for clusters

This is obvious, but it’s an easy rule to forget during a lively game of beer pong: aim for where there are clusters of cups! Even if you miss your mark, there’s a good chance your ball will land in another cup.

5. Practice makes perfect

Nobody has to know you practice your beer pong throws by lobbing ping pong balls into cups of water when nobody else is around. It’ll be our little secret. So go ahead: buy some custom beer pong balls for good luck and up your game!

Five Ways to Dress Up Your Beer Pong Table for Halloween

Halloween is just around the corner, which means three things: parties will be happening on every section of campus, women will be wearing slutty costumes, and the heat is on to come up with the best costume or theme idea. And what better way to outdo yourself than to dress up your game of beer pong?

If that sounds daunting, you’re in luck, because we’re here for you. Not only do we sell custom beer pong balls and custom beer pong tables; we’ve also come up with a list of fool-proof theme ideas for your beer pong table. So without further ado, some inspiration:

1. Vampires

Sure, your girlfriend may have dragged you to one too many Twilight movies for comfort, but you can’t deny that vampires make for a great theme party. Besides, what could be more satisfying than throwing a ball with Robert Pattinson’s face on it into a cup of beer?

Dress up your table by dying your beer with red food coloring and creating two beer pong teams: Team Edward and Team Jacob. Order custom team balls, throw some glitter onto the table (remember, vampires sparkle in the sun), and go to town with some blood-thirsty fun.

2. Black Lights

Replace your ordinary lights with black lights, which will make anything that’s white glow eerily. Then find some white cups, add white details to your beer pong table, and turn the lights off. Not only will you be able to play a fun and challenging game of beer pong, but you also never know which hot girl will snuggle up to you in the dark.

3. Jersey Shore

Bring out your inner Snookie or Mike “The Situation” with a Jersey Shore-inspired beer pong table. Put a “tattoo” design on your table, like a skull or a snake, don some fake tanner, and play an “anything goes” game of beer pong. Trash-talking and rule-breaking are encouraged! Just promise: no fist-fighting.

4. Playboy

We just have to mention this one. Nothing’s more fun than a Playboy-themed party, no matter the time of year. Tell the ladies to bring their bunny ears and swimsuits and get ready for a night of hot fun. And need we remind you? We sell an array of Playboy-themed beer pong tables for your viewing pleasure.

5. Good Ol’ Fashioned Halloween

Sure, there are more original themes, but there’s no denying that a good old-fashioned Halloween party is downright fun. Dress up your beer pong table like a witch or skeleton, buy some black and orange beer pong balls, and drink from the ghoulish punch of a spooky game of beer pong. Plus, it’s a known fact that every girl gets a little more snuggly when there’s something scary around the corner.

Happy Halloween!

Reusable Beer Pong Cups

The new Party Pong Reusable Beer Pong Cups are only $19.99 for a set of 22 cups

At Party Pong, we care about our planet and we care about saving money.  Hence, why we are introducing to the world of Beer Pong, the first ever set of reusable beer pong cups.  Party Pong accepts its responsibility to consider the environment while manufacturing its products.  The Plastic Party Pong Beer Pong Tables are manufactured using green energy in the U.S.A and now we are proud to start offering our reusable beer pong cups, also manufactured in the U.S.A.

Aside from the stunning graphics, these reusable plastic cups are top-shelf dishwasher safe.  These are not hard plastic stadium cups.  These cups are thin and lightweight, allowing pong balls to react to them the same way they react to standard keg cups.

Visualize this…the morning after an epic party at your apartment/house/whatever.  Beer Pong was, of course, the main event that took place until the wee hours of the morning.  As you take a look around, all you can see is a mess of red cups.  So the first thing you do is grab a garbage bag and fill it with cups to be sent to a landfill far, far away.  NOT ANYMORE!

With the Party Pong Reusable Beer Pong Cups, you simply stack them, rack them (in the dishwasher), and reuse them.  How many times have you had to run to the store for a set of cups after realizing there are none for beer pong?  NOT ANYMORE!  These cups are like a loyal pet, always there for you when you need them most.

So, not only are these cups eliminating the disposal of hundreds of thousands of red and blue keg cups, but the money that you used to spend on replacing cups every time you played beer pong can now be spent on more important things like, a round of delicious breakfast burritos the morning after an epic night of beer pong.

Playboy Beer Pong Table

One of the top selling Party Pong beer pong tables is this exclusive Playboy beer pong table with August, 2006 Playboy Cyber Girl of the Month, Amanda Duncan.  As you can see, she is wicked hot and showing just enough to keep you staring at this amazing photo.  Amanda Duncan was spotted by a Playboy photographer at a bikini contest and went on to appear in 7 different Playboy issues as well as the Playboy Cyber Club.  Build your custom beer pong table with Amanda Duncan’s hot table graphic or one of dozens of other Playboy models now and let the table do all of the beer pong distractions for you.

Holes vs. Triangles

Many of our customers, building their custom beer pong tables at www.partypongtables.com, ask us whether or not we would recommend getting a beer pong table with pre drilled holes or vinyl triangles.  Every time, Party Pong will recommend getting a beer pong table with pre drilled holes for the playing cups and here’s why:  Imagine a game of beer pong where nothing is spilled on the floor.  With pre drilled holes, cups are securely resting only 2 inches into the table, but enough to prevent cups from sliding or spilling off of the table.  Party Pong used the 16 ounce, red party cups to determine the exact template measurement, ensuring that the rims of each and every cup perfectly touch one another.  The edges of the holes have been smoothed and are safe to touch.  Party Pong does recognize 2 stipulations to the pre drilled holes: 1.)  Some re rack formations are unable to be formed with the holes and 2.) the cups rest about 2 inches lower than the standard height of beer pong cups.  Our response: We feel the benefits far outweigh these 2 stipulations.  However, at Party Pong, we aim to please all.  Therefore, we also offer the vinyl triangle option on our beer pong tables, providing an outline for that infamous, beautiful beer pong rack.