Summer is just around the corner, and if you're making a checklist, the average American says summer isn't complete without: Four cookouts . . . three getaways . . . two concerts . . . and two festivals.
Here are a few other stats, which are all from a new survey:
1. On average, the perfect cookout has 11 guests, with everyone contributing something to share.
2. We plan to attend five barbeques this summer, and host four.
3. The most popular grilling staples, from most to least common, are: Burgers . . . hot dogs . . . chicken . . . steak . . . ribs . . . bratwurst . . . kabobs . . . pork chops . . . and fish.
4. Older folks say their favorite barbecue side dish is potato salad, but younger generations prefer mac and cheese.
5. 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.
6. As for activities at a cookout, people ranked their favorites like this: Playing cards . . . cornhole . . . swimming . . . horseshoes . . . frisbee . . . badminton . . . basketball . . . football . . . and beer pong.
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