What You Should and Shouldn’t Bring to World Cup Matches

In an effort to make the World Cup experience fun and safe for everyone, tournament organizers want to make sure that you don’t try to bring any prohibited items into the stadiums. That means leave your camcorder in the hotel room, count on the fact that you don’t need to bring your own toilet paper and don’t even think about trying to enter with a large suitcase (empty or full of explosives). While the official list of prohibited items has not been released (it probably has, but we’re too lazy to find it), we thought we’d help educate you about what you should and shouldn’t bring to the stadium.

Don’t bring any signs supportive of Jurgen Klinnsman. Germans are especially sensitive about this subject.

Do bring signs that are supportive of Germany’s history. Germans aren’t very sensitive about this subject.

Don’t bring any money. That way you won’t be tempted to purchase Budweiser. You are better off drinking directly from the Danube.

Do bring your own alcohol. Save your intestines by not drinking Budweiser. Alcohol is also a great ice breaker and a wonderful way to make friends with your neighbors and to break down cross cultural barriers.

Don’t bring your significant other. This is especially critical if you are a female between the ages of 25-45 and would be interested in getting to know a really swell guy who writes for World Cup Blog.

Do bring some witty banter and charming looks. This is especially critical if you are a female between the ages of 25-45 and would be interested in getting to know a really swell guy who writes for World Cup Blog.

Don’t bring mayonnaise. Nuff’ said.

Do bring sunscreen. It works better than mayonnaise and despite what the Brits and Aussies say having pink skin is not sexy.

Don’t bring your boots, shin guards and football. You’re not going in the game.

Do bring your boots, shin guards and football. You probably are good enough to play for Togo and you might be put in the game.

We encourage you to leave a comment with your tips for others as well. Let’s make this World Cup an enjoyable and mayonnaise-free one for all of us.