Answer: BBQs
Clues: “Host” and “Grill”
The average American says summer isn’t complete without: Four cookouts, three getaways, two concerts and two festivals.
Here are a few other stats:
- On average, the perfect cookout has 11 guests, with everyone contributing something to share. (In fact, 64% of people say it’s a “sin” to show up without bringing anything.)
- We plan to attend five barbeques this summer, and host four.
- The most popular grilling staples, from most to least common, are: Burgers, hot dogs, chicken, steak, ribs, bratwurst, kabobs, pork chops and fish.
- Older generations say their favorite barbecue side dish is potato salad, but younger generations prefer mac and cheese.
- The most popular beverage is soda and soft drinks. Ice tea and water are next, followed by lemonade, beer, fruit punch, fruit juice, wine and cocktails.
- As for activities at a cookout, people ranked their favorites like this: Playing cards, cornhole, swimming, horseshoes, frisbee, badminton, basketball, football and beer pong.