Buzz·Posted on Jul 3, 201419 Reasons The 4th Of July Is The Best Holiday, As Told By Ron Swanson"History began on July 4th, 1776 -- everything before that was a mistake."by Julia PugachevskyBuzzFeed StaffLinkFacebookPinterestTwitterMail 1. There are only two foods that matter, and they'll both be the main courses. Tap to play GIF Tap to play GIF Tap to play GIF Tap to play GIF 2. And, more importantly, there's only one acceptable beverage. Tap to play GIF Tap to play GIF 3. It is morally and spiritually mandatory that everyone spends time outdoors. Tap to play GIF Tap to play GIF 4. The simplicity of the holiday can't be beat: it's just a barbecue. With friends. And drinking. Tap to play GIF Tap to play GIF Tap to play GIF Tap to play GIF 5. It is acceptable to relax and party from dusk till dawn, and every good American abides by this rule. Tap to play GIF Tap to play GIF 6. You can eat multiple burgers in one sitting accompanied only by murmurs of agreement. Tap to play GIF Tap to play GIF 7. In fact, copious amounts of any food can enter your body at any time without any judgment. Tap to play GIF Tap to play GIF Tap to play GIF Tap to play GIF 8. Corn, normally a totally random vegetable, is welcomed by all. Tap to play GIF Tap to play GIF Tap to play GIF Tap to play GIF 9. And desserts are endless and always necessary. Tap to play GIF Tap to play GIF 10. It is, by definition, a perfect party. Tap to play GIF Tap to play GIF 11. You can bond with your friends over the majesty that is the grill. Tap to play GIF Tap to play GIF 12. And encourage those you love dear to just keep drinking. Tap to play GIF Tap to play GIF 13. All you have to do is wear something red, white or blue. How easy is that??? Tap to play GIF Tap to play GIF 14. And yet you still have permission to go totally wild. Tap to play GIF Tap to play GIF 15. It's an exception worth making even if you're not the "party" type. Tap to play GIF Tap to play GIF 16. And yeah, the morning after may be a little rough on your body. Tap to play GIF Tap to play GIF 17. But celebrating the 4th of July to the fullest is what being an American is all about. Tap to play GIF Tap to play GIF Tap to play GIF Tap to play GIF 18. Because there's only one holiday that matters. 19. Now go see to those fireworks. Tap to play GIF Tap to play GIF