First of all, I'd like to say that if beer didn't cost a ridiculous amount at the ballpark, I wouldn't condone this.  But, as it stands, I just can't pay the ballpark prices for alcohol.

So, I've developed some tricks over the last few years.  If you want to sneak bottles in, then I found baggy clothes, especially on a girl, usually does the trick.  The only caveat is that you DON'T want to do this on a Wednesday game as they do a much better job searching you.  Gordon Biersch bottles are good to bring in since they have plastic bottles for sale at the park that look almost identical.

The next trick which I've used at a fair number of events, not just ball games, is the zip-loc bags full of vodka or rum in cargo pockets.  Double bag to make sure it doesn't leak, then when you get in, buy a lemonade or coke, mix, and enjoy!  $4 for a soda isn't as hard to swallow.

Finally, and really the reason for this diary, is this invention that a friend just alerted me to.  It's brilliant and funny:

http://www.thebeerbelly.com

I haven't tried it out yet, though on my long and lean frame, I'd probably look like a pregnant dude.

So, what have you guys/girls done to sneak in drinks?  Any tips/funny stories of being caught/warnings?

 ~ Matt