Ah, the relaxing backyard BBQ. Burgers on the grill, a variety of summer cocktails to take the edge off a hard week at work and nonsensical conversation with your friends all make for a perfect American tradition. That is unless you are invited to Jasper and Melinda's Chicago two-flat on the Fourth of July where polite conversation turns into uncomfortable life affirmations and immovable positions akin to a political debate on The View.