And so Texans fans were merry. It looked like a red and navy blue version of Mardi Gras had come to south Houston. Parties were bustling, and the food and booze was plentiful. Hair Balls decided to show up for the pre-game festivities and see what Texans tailgating was all about.

In honor of the "Best of Houston" issue coming out this week, we decided to come up with our "Best of the Texans-Cowboys Tailgating Scene (With The Occasional Farfetched Category Just Because We Liked The Image)," combined with some high school yearbook categories that seemed appropriate. Twelve awards in all. Enjoy.

​Facepaint and jerseys are nice, common behavior -- but tattoos are forever. Let's hope Owner Bob McNair doesn't go all Oilers-ian on us and send the Texans to Oklahoma City or Santa Fe. Tattoo laser removal is pricey.

​Athletic becomes a relative term when used around the tailgating crowds. Beer pong, playing catch, and chugging are about the extent of athletics in this world. Well, those and Washers. It's a came that takes focus and accuracy, and in the case of this gentleman, courage as well. That's an mostly-Texans crowd he's contending with.