captions paid for by nbc-universal television and a happy booze day tuesday to everybody out there, getting ready for the big celebration tomorrow. one day away. get out those candles. it is july 3rd, everybody. our nation is going to be 236 years old. that's just a few years more than frank and i combined. hi! >> by the way, this booze day tuesday, this drink is lethal. >> they are so pretty and

festive. hoda actually guzzles them on a daily basis. >> it's called a sangrito. the ingredients are oranges, voe it -- blood orange liqueur, peach schnaps and pomegranates. >> there are two friends in the audience. this is emily and julia. >> lauren. >> they are not really good friends. clearly just met them. >> they won an auction. >> for years frank and i have been supporting an organization called dana's research trust fund. our dear little friend dana is battling for her life right now with that. every year we do the gala. these young ladies, one of their moms bought at auction a ticket to our show today. thank your moms, whichever which one it was. >> lauren or julia.

>> right. the concept is -- i love the -- a lot of people give to united way, all that stuff is good. when you find out there is one family in your neighborhood that is really hurting. you see the way a neighborhood comes together to be there for them. it's about as good as human nature gets. >> it sure is. >> we're now going to tell you how bad human behavior gets. we're going from good to bad. >> katie holmes is in the news. she stepped out. she had a little job yesterday. she had a guest appearance on "project runway." >> already scheduled. >> no one's seen her for the past four days. but she stepped out and the "new york post" is calling it "on guard." she's with a group of bodyguards. she looks happy. on her way to work. out with burly protection. some of the papers are reporting there are some scientology big wig withes who are following her

around. but no one confirmed that. >> i don't know if this was necessary. they have her husband in a spacecraft hovering around. i guess an editorial comment. >> really quick. this is a picture of katie holmes without her wedding ring in the car. >> hopefully midblink. >> no one wants to be caught that way. >> i'm interested why she didn't get one of those suvs with all the windows darkened out. >> what else is going on in the world. this isn't such a great announcement in new york, but maybe around the world. he spoke out and came out that he was gay. >> it was not a secret at all to those of us who know him here in the city. we've come to the place where i guess that is shocking to some people. >> but so what. >> kind of a yawn. >> right. who knows why he thought this

was the time. what did he say, hoda? >> it's become clear to me that by remaining silent on certain aspects of my personal life for so long, i of have given some the mistaken impression that i am trying to hide something, something that makes me sad and afraid. the fact is i'm gay, always have been always lb and i couldn't be any more happy, comfortable with myself and proud. >> yeah. i think at one point because he was such a public journalist and going to a lot of war zones and to afghanistan and different spots, i think he didn't want that to be on issue. just number one for a lot of reasons, number two for villanuesafety. if you are such a public face of journalism and that's what's known about you, you may be in for more trouble. >> he's a sweet guy. again, we just wish everybody to be so happy. >> everybody. okay, this is weird. you remember the olympic photo finish, we've been building it up, the building it up, the two that were in third. we were making a thing about it. they were going to have a runoff

yesterday. turns out there isn't going to be a runoff after all. one of the runners -- >> janeba tarmo. >> they were supposed to compete. she said finally that she decided she was not going to compete. this is the why. she shaid, in my heart of heart, i feel like i earned the spot. >> she felt like she won the race. >> when she crossed the finish line, she was told she won. she took a victory lap, was at the medal ceremony talking about how great it was. only after that, the judges said, whoa, whoa, whoa, hold on. maybe you didn't win. she actually is friends with the other girl. >> she's letting the other girl go as the official third participant. she'll be in the relay event but she'll go as an alternate. >> the one who ends up going is her name is alisa felix. she said, i wanted to earn my spot on the team.

i didn't want it conceded to me. >> i think we're missing part of the story. >> we're confused. >> we do know that michael phelps will go for seven medals instead of eight, pulling out of the 200 meter freestyle. >> in the last olympics he competed in and won eight and won the record. he was possibly going to match that. his coach said, look, by going to eight, you'll hurt yourself. you'll be better just going for seven. so he won't tie his record. >> i know what it's like to just be, just a difference of four years makes in my life, getting on my treadmill. i can't imagine being the best in the world and be four years older and competing. it's almost like with dara torres. she is 45 and came in fourth last night.

>> less than one-tenth a second behind hardy and joyce. she is not going to the olympics, but she competed so beautifully against women half her age. she is my heroine. >> it must be weird when you realize your professional career is over. that's her daughter. >> look at the shape this woman is in. >> she won a ton of medals for gold, silver and bronze. >> i wonder if she will go and cheer her teammates on. >> i hope she does. she's such a cool girl. >> one of the most beautiful things was watching all the women in the audience in the past cheering her on like she was doing it for all of us. >> yes. she was there for all of us old people. made us feel good! here's something i know you may have run into at some point in your life. you're having a dinner party. you're inviting a half a dozen people, a dozen or ten. >> all it takes is one. >> people have food restrictions, they're vegan, gluten-free, whatever, they don't like dairy. >> they're on jenny nutrisystem

watchers. stay home and eat your pre-prepared meal. >> there was an article about how sick of it we are. people super picky and ruining your dinner party because they are -- what should you do as a hostess? >> i think our job as a hostess to insight someo-- invite someo come. it's enough you're going to go to all the trouble, all the expense to do a lovely meal for someone. i think it's the person on the receiving end of an invitation to has the responsibility to call the hostess and say, listen, i want you to know this is such and such and such, and i don't want to be a burden, i know you're going to have your hands full, would it be all right if i bring my own this. then let the hostess say, i'll prepare a piece of fish for you. don't make it about you. it's not about you you selfish -- unless you're going to die if you have a peanut. that's different. >> right. a peanut allergy is different. i think you should go, let

them serve what they are serving, who cares, push it around, eat what you can eat, have a conversation. drink wine. >> >> be gracious. just eat the noodles. >> i think people are so crazy with their ordering. i can't take it. >> it's ridiculous. >> they don't want this. they want this off. >> cass is a little like this. i know she is watching. she does it so sweetly. i'm so sorry, but could i have mine and i don't want and the dressing on the side and a little more hummus, please. >> well, that's different. >> they'll give her anything she wants, especially at tara in greenwich. >> i had a friend who said, i'm sorry i asked for no pepper. this is not cooked the way i would like it. back again. there's guilt by association. even being with someone like that, you look like the bad one, too. like you're like that. >> they look at you like, why are you with her? >> anyway --

>> or lim >> or him. it could be a guy. >> we are going to ask you, is it rude to turn down a host's food due to diet restrictions? >> we would love to know. if there is some enormous allergy or something dire that is going to happen to you, of course. otherwise, just be gracious. >> just be nice. >> may be the last party you go to, you know? >> that is weird. >> i don't mean because you're going to die. people will stop inviting you. >> here is a question. i like to wear perfume. you wear perfume. >> i do. i don't like it when it's so overwhelming you going to gag. especially when you're at a party not eating the food. >> some government offices and hospitals are giving visitors warning about too much perfume. not too many fragrances or flowers with too much fragrance. because people have respiratory

probl problems. >> they don't want you to send some fragrant flowers. >> i think we all need a human condom. you know who would love that? howie mandel. howie and donald trump who don't like to touch anything. look at howie. >> i really don't know how howie had children. >> you don't know. >> i do know. i don't know how he did. we are friends. we did a film together. i love the man. >> what? >> excuse me. i'm discussing you. you did stand back a tad. i thought we were close, but was i wearing too much perfume? >> you're talking about how i had children and standing back from you. i didn't impregnate you, did i? >> not yet, but the day is young, baby. >> okay. wow. you're really a guest on this show when they invite you, aren't you? >> we're friendly. hoda and i are friendly girls. >> we'll see howie in a minute. >> the sparks will fly. >> we have to tell you about the facebook tent reaction. remember we told you about tents

on the beach? people went crazy. whether or not you should have those big tents on the beach. diane said, why does someone need a tent on the beach? rude people, rude. tiffany said, why would anyone have a problem with this? how is this different from any cabana? i think it's a genius idea. >> cabanas are in the back and not blocking everybody else's view. >> jennifer says, a small cabana is one thing but an eight-person tent is overkill. >> with a giant tv screen. >> and what does natalie say? >> she said, go ahead. love the idea. some of us can't be in the sun too long but love the beach. go ahead and pitch a tent. how about your umbrella? stay under your umbrella and move it with the sun? who wants to carry all that stuff down to the beach anyway? >> how about the people with wagons and the huge -- it's a huge set-up. you'll be there all day. >> don't you love when you're the only one on the beach and all of a sudden somebody shows up.

it's only fair, it's a public beach but there is a beach there and they plop two feet from you and start blaring their music. >> and smoking cigarettes. some people do that. >> it sounds like we despise everybody today. >> well, today we do. >> we don't. >> just today. all right, live from new york it's "america's got talent! ". >> howie mandel is here to tell us about tonight's lively competition. love him. he's not so crazy about me. >> i love you. >> oh, sure.

if you've been keeping your eye on "america's got talent," you know you're looking at david garabaldi and cnyk. he's one of the 48 acts hoping to make it to the show's next rounds. >> here with the recap of last night's performances and his predictions of tonight's live result show is comedian and "america's got talent" judge, howie mandel. >> and also great actor. >> outstanding. >> we did a film together. it was called "spinning out of control." >> do i remember it?

>> i don't know. do you? >> i do. i remember it. >> i played a completely out of bonkers. >> it was in my hometown, it was in chicago. she was great. she gave me the part. >> i didn't give you the part. i wanted you for the part. >> let's talk about "america's got talent." it's going live. >> we whittled it down before we did this, before we started last night, we were in vegas. whittled it down to the top 48. each week we have 12 to 48. last night we had the first 12. i think there were four clear -- this is a guy i love. >> oh, my gosh. >> i love him though. >> he's amazing. his story, his passion. he's homeless. his life is about to change. it has changed forever. >> what will he do with that skill? >> well, he's a dancer and he's got so much passion in dance. i though if y-- i think if you produce a show around him, there could be a vegas show. >> he's a dancer. >> he's a dancer and that's a style of dancing. it's unbelievable. it looks like there aren't any bones. i call him gumby.

>> usually a singer wins this competition. >> because i think that america gloms on -- it become as a popularity contest. if you have a good personality, they end up voting for you. i hope this year it's not the same as in the past and they see the acts for what they are. there are some great acts, great variety acts. >> do you have a personal favorite yet? or you don't want to say? >> i have a couple personal favorites. i don't know who is going to win. there are a few amazing things like we've never seen before. the there's a guy who makes a whole instrument out of the theater. >> i love that guy. >> when you're there, it's like the best concert you've ever been to. i don't know how it plays on television or how america will respond. >> that's a huge part of the whole thing, how it plays on tv. >> right. it's very different. i'm there each and every of night. then i go home and watch the tapes and it sounds different and is different. but america has to respond. they have to vote. they get angry we don't send through who they like. >> right. >> but then i go, but you didn't vote. >> does it feel like howard

stern is taking over the whole show? does it feel like that to you? >> no -- i'm a huge fan of howard. i've been a fan over 20, 30 years. does it feel like that to you? >> a little. it feels a little like it's his show and -- >> you don't watch it. >> i don't. i'm home hanging from the chandelier around that time. >> well, i'm at home sometimes pitching a tent. not at the beach. anyway, he is doing what he does and what they brought him to do. i'm doing what i've always done. it doesn't feel different. it feels more exciting, more electric. i love being on this coast. i didn't think i would -- i didn't know how i would adjust to it. but people are just even so much more excited to see us, so much more excited to be a part of the show. >> oh, good. >> it's like a rock concert. it's so exciting. it's huge. you should see it. we do a fabulous show. you would enjoy it. >> i'm sure i would. i've seen clips and i love them. >> is it tougher for the comedians, since you're a comedian, is it tougher for them? >> i think comedy, and i'm not saying it because i do it --

is a very tough -- you know, talent -- >> comedy is the hardest thing in the world. >> it is. it's very subjective. who is to say what funny is. you're not there because you think it's funny alone. there are other people and hopefully it translates to a wider audience. >> people tell you if it's funny by laughing. >> and we have been in a very tough -- very tough audience. you say that, but -- you want to say good-bye to me? i'm just going to wrap it up. >> tara, that was rude! >> i'm going to wrap it up quickly. i think we have better talent than we had. tune in at 9:00 to see us live. results, top four were obvious. they are going to win. in coming weeks we have bigger and better talent. >> you're a great cheerleader for the show. >> i am. i love it. >> and i will watch it one day. >> and we have to go. >> results at 8:00/7:00 central. >> where are you going? >> i'm leaving now. don't go yet? >> she said "wrap up." >> where are you going? >> i'm leaving.

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if you're celebrating the fourth by shopping stuff made in america, bobbie thomas has fashions. >> clawing your way out of a lobster boat in maine. >> and madelyn puts us to the test on some frozen treats.

we are back on this booze day tuesday with sara breaks out of the city. today she takes us up north to maine. >> to a tiny picturesque town where she tries her hand at something called buggin. >> it's better known to us as lobstering and in maine, it's the way life should be. with almost 105 million pounds

of lobsters caught in its waters last year, the state of maine is the main source of this crustacean in the u.s. >> it's a very rocky water, generally very cold. pollution is pretty much nonexistent. the perfect habitat in the world for lobster. >> grant hubbard operates finestkind scenic cruises giving tourist the first-hand view of lobstering. is it a verb? do you say we're going lobstering? >> we are going lobster fishering, lobstering, bugging. >> bugging? >> yeah. they look like bugs. >> these are my favorite delicacy, but i've never eaten something i caught myself. he is putting me to work on the lobster boat the lizzy. these buoys represent each trap. each pull could bring an uninvited guest or a bounty of lobsters. >> that was too short.

>> lobstermen measure each catch. the body shelling can only be 3 3/4 to 5 inches or must be thrown back to increase chances of reproduction. i'm going from the eye socket with the front to the back, which looks like it's too small. lobsters with visible eggs get a v-shaped mark and are tossed back in the water. for sustainability, this is just as important as reeling one in. >> by releasing all these beautiful egg-bearing female lobsters that are guaranteeing the future of the industry, they really are seeds that will grow in seven years, become something we can catchand sell. >> the keepers get their claws bound so nobody gets hurt in the process. i did it. each trap gets refilled with herring and cod fish, a smelly lobsters. on an average day, how many lobster do you bring back? i know it varies, but what is a retty good day? >> we can't tell you. >> you can't?

>> no. it's not allowed. look at him smiling. >> wait. why not? >> it's a secret. >> is that like a normal thing you can't ask a lobsterman? >> it's like asking about someone's love life. >> it's that personal? you want to talk about how much we weigh? last year maine lobstermen earned a combined $330 million from their hours on the water. but only after a couple hours, i was ready to break for lunch. i set up the perfect cove lobster shack. the owner jason evans gave me a quick lesson before lunch. how many different ways can you prepare lobster? >> traditional is a boiled lobster, lazyman lobster, lobster rolls, lobster wraps, double rolls, lobster blt, sauteed lobster, grilled lobster, lobster pie, lobster mac and cheese, that's about it. >> we went with boiled lobsters.

preparing a feast worthy of friends. cheers. did i mention how much i love eating lobster? i guess i'm the only one still going here. >> we are rarely jealous, but we are today. >> that looked great. >> the coolest part is they don't give licenses to major corporations. it's all individuals. that's how they keep the economy booming. >> and keeps it in the family business. great job, sara. also keeps that beautiful ambiance you have when you go up along the coast there. that's great. good work. >> all right. from fishing to fashion. bobbie thomas is here. >> we love her. >> with britney's mom. >> she's getting ready to show you the fine fashions totally made in the usa, right after this. well... listen. 5-hour energy lasts a whole lot of hours. take one in the afternoon,

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series "made in america." today's tuesday trend takes a patriotic turn. >> here with her some of her favorite americana finds is our "today" style editor bobbie thomas. >> i'm so excited. britney's mom kathy is here with us. >> so beautiful. >> britney is one of our favorite people here at the "today" show. at today.com we are kicking off a whole made in america week along with you. we are going to pick a contest winner, too. but to king kick that off, there are many dedicated designers like lynette lapore and jason laroux who make things here in the usa. amy moto, she makes this fantastic signature front twist dress. >> i've seen that dress on hoda. >> she manufacturers it here in new york. it's so flattering and in honor of independence day it's $99 for both the sleeve and the sleeveless version. >> does it have give in the fabric? >> it's so comfortable. >> it's not too thin. has a slip underneath.

fran fantastic. her bag which we'll show, and earrings, all made in america. >> beautiful. thank you. >> we love your daughter. don't let her leave us. >> i promise. >> then made in america, we love our blue jeans. one of my girlfriends designs one of the best fitting blue jeans here. made in america with love. habitual, j. brands. so many great denim designers here, starting from affordable to designer, you can find anything. on the website i list where you can buy them. you can find any color, any wash, any size. >> and they fit. >> any fit for anyone. >> these are fun. >> these two mannequins i want to point something cool out. you can search for made in america on department store websites. nordstrom, for example. you type in the search "made in the usa" it will show you items made in the u.s. i'm wearing a dress from

nordstrom that is $80ish, made in the usa. whoops, there is a slip on the side. macy's, bar 3, you want to see that it's made in the usa. most of the time lane bryant, that does it. you can make that extra step to search for made in the usa. >> it's possible. >> and it's easy. american designers are stylish. i love this website called keepamerica.com. they source all things from jewelry like this which is great to home goods. gorgiana griffen, great accessories like handbags and leather bracelets and statement jewelry. beautiful stuff again. everything is listed online. i've got to move on to shoes because i don't want to run out of time. feel these inside. these are sandals made in california. >> oh, gosh. >> comfy! >> this is like walking on

pillows, plus you get the heel. >> love these. >> i swear by these. growing up in l.a. i loved this line sbicca. this is so great. ohka bee. these flats are adorable, with or without the embellishment. last but not least when i was showing off my underwear, this is one of my favorite lines, far west. they can extend the short dress. this is helping me get away with wearing this dress. they have the chemise in long or the skirt version. it is such a saving grace. everything is online. >> good job, bobbie. >> you can find more of our special made in america series online. >> meanwhile, get ready for a food fight. we battle with madelyn's frozen treat trivia.

good morning. i'm meteorologist paul goodloe. happy independence day. let's take a look at your forecast for july fourth across the nation. looking at scattered thunderstorms from the southeast to the mid-atlantic and northeast and new england, definitely impacting some local fireworks displays. watching thunderstorms popping up in the southwest as well as portions of the upper midwest. look at the temperatures under a big ridge of high pressure, no clouds, no chance of rain, 102, no chance of relief for the temperatures here. the heat continues and meanwhile even with the chance of thunderstorms, it's still pretty hot and muggy up and down the eastern seaboard. back to work on your thursday, still watching pop-up thunderstorms, the best chance in the afternoon and evening hours, some rolling overnight as well. scattered showers in the northeast, but now more moisture into the four corners, meaning more thunderstorms, gusty wins, lightning and some rain, maybe heavy rain. not in the midwest and the plains, back up above 100 in kansas city, at 100 in chicago.

going to be a rough week for you. still the eastern seaboard is pretty steamy, 97 in atlanta, 100 in d.c. toward friday, more thunderstorms keeping you cool, atlanta, 88 for a high, a lot more clouds an showers. 104 in kansas city, moisture continues into the four corners. into the weekend we go, saturday more storms from your beachgoers, atlanta at 90 degrees on sunday, more thunderstorms from the twin cities back through the northern rockies. we head out toward your sunday, the mid-atlantic stretching to the great lakes and chicago, more showers and thunderstorms for you. texas, 94 and houston with showers in eastern texas. monday, back to work, more thunderstorms across the carolinas stretching back on through parts of the middle mississippi river valley. hey, every morning on the weather chaj nnel at 6:00 a.m. eastern, you can always "wake up with al." ...so you can take the man outta new jersey, but you can't take your pants off in a museum."

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it's time for madelyn's food fight. you may be screaming for ice cream, but if you're on a diet, it's probably off the menu. >> so how bad is indulging in a little frozen treat every now and then? madelyn fernstrom is here to test us. >> we are going to start with low-fat frozen yogurt. just plain low fat yogurt. does this serving, 1/2 cup have more or less than 100 calories. >> it has more. >> it has more. 140 with nothing else. be careful when you dump that in your bowl. >> people assume they're saving all these calories, and they are not, right? >> that is true. beware especially with toppings. now the other extreme for ice cream lovers. banana split, how many miles to burn this off, six miles, nine miles, 12 miles? >> kathie lee?

>> nine. >> i'm sorry. let me hit my buzzer. >> i'm going to go with 12. >> you're right. it has 1,200 calories. >> then don't eat it! >> share it with a bunch of other people. check out some of these lower calorie favorites. one of them has more than 100 calories, skinny cow ice cream sandwich, weight watchers bar or italian ice? one of them has more than. >> it's going to be the skinny cow. >> you are right. >> the woman knows her sweets! >> sometimes skinny in the title doesn't mean the lowest calories. >> but they are tasty. >> i've never had any of them. >> an oldie but goody. klondike bars. 250 calories in the original. how many calories does the no sugar added have, 130, 170 or 210? >> you go. >> you got it. >> 130? >> no. >> 170 or 210?

>> 170. >> it is 170. >> so you save 80 calories. >> we are going to go around the world. we gave sorbet, gelato and sherbert. one does not contain dairy products. which one is it? >> sherbet? >> you were close. >> sorbet then. >> the mango sorbet. >> the sorbet. that kind of got a helper. >> it's all right. she can have it. >> by the way, it's sherbet, not sherbert. >> there's no "r" in sherbet. >> there's also no "h." >> and it's lozenges, not lonzengers. >> coconut milk ice cream.

does this one cup serving have more or less than 15 grams of fat? coconut milk ice cream. >> more. >> more. >> right. it has 20. >> i think this is the first time ever of a sweep. >> there is a tiebreaker. >> we have a product you might have heard of called tofutti. is this a fat-free ice cream, soy-based ice cream -- >> soy. that's right! >> unbelievable! >> and the winner is -- >> kathie lee! >> a landslide. >> what is it? >> it's a combination of a sundae, ice cream scoop. >> that will be fun with the girls. >> thank you, madelyn. after you've rewarded yourself with ice cream -- >> we're going to show you some family fun activities to kick-start your celebration. >> but first, this is "today" on nbc. sweetie, you have to scrub it first.

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now on happy 4th of july "today" crafts and games that will have everybody having fun tomorrow. >> if you're looking >> if you're looking for some creative and inexpensive ways to show your patriotic experience, "family fun" magazine contributing editor is here with great ideas. >> "family fun" loves the fourth of july. it's a party for america. >> what is madeline up to? >> madeline is making a stately wreath. you can get all this stuff at the craft store. everything today is $5 to $10 or under. if you get a form, wire form, and then you're using 70 pieces

of tulle. >> that isn't expensive. >> it isn't. all you have to do is make a knot, knot it all the way around, and your finishing touch is just this blue garland. it's nice to put on your door. >> or on your table. >> but look at ava's crown. >> this is lady liberty. >> this is simple. no glue or anything. you download the template from familyfunmag.com, trace it on a piece of green craft foam, cut it out. then this is just a little headband. and pull it through. she's lady liberty. >> and manuel is exploding. >> he has an explosive personal. this is a firecracker. same deal. you're using craft foam and all you do is put pieces of red and white side by side and bind them together with a piece of blue tape. kids can individualize it with these stick-on stars. >> put their names on it. >> exactly. then the firecracker part -- >> come on, that hat rocks.

>> it totally does. these little metallic pipe cleaners. all you have to do is wrap it around your child's head and put a paperclip to fasten it. that's it. >> what does lilly have happening? >> would you demonstrate how to make noise at a party? there you go! >> how did she do that? >> isn't this cute? this couldn't be easier. this is called a rabble rouser. this is just two craft sticks. look how similar this is, with rubber bands and little pieces of straws in between. you want to try? be in a parade, try it out. >> did lilly use this one? >> good girl, hodi! >> you can personalize these with little stars. >> that was fun. >> the party's starting, guys. . >> what is michael doing down at this end? >> michael is a still walker. >> look how cute! >> you have two cans of tomato

sauce. puncture the sides of the can, pour out the sauce. dry it, paint it and put ropes between it. and you have made stilts. they're very solid because you didn't take the top of the can off. we can walk on that. this makes a great game. you can do races in the backyard. >> just have your band-aids available. when they get hurt. >> is this a bowling game? >> this is the patriotic version of bowling. it is called rocket launch. here's your rocket. hoda, here is yours. these rockets are made out of little children's socks. you use a funnel to fill them with 1/2 cup rice. then you tie them with ribbon and elastic band. the idea is, you get three tosses and see who can hit the cans down fastest. >> oh, wow! >> i thought you were supposed to toss it. >> i did! >> you threw it. that's a throw. this is a toss. >> oh, no, no! you get three tosses.