Minnesota Hockey Fan Forced to Spend All Day in Bar After Losing Bet, Drinks His Way Out of Punishment
MINNESOTA — A Minnesota hockey fan found himself trapped in the most bizarre “punishment” imaginable after losing a bet — spending the entire day inside a Minneapolis bar from open to close, drinking beer and taking shots to shave time off his sentence. What started as a lighthearted challenge quickly turned into a 17-hour endurance test that went viral for its chaotic commitment.
The challenge took place at Stub & Herbs, where he originally believed closing time was 1 a.m. Reality hit hard: the bar actually closed at 2 a.m.
So instead of a 16-hour stint, he was stuck for 17 straight hours, from 9 a.m. to 2 a.m.
The Rules: Every Drink Shaved Time Off the Punishment
Much like the viral Waffle House challenge — where people eat waffles to deduct hours off their 24-hour stay — this hockey fan had to drink his way to freedom.
His “punishment rules” were:
- 1 beer = 45 minutes off (though the clock only deducted 30 minutes)
- 1 shot = 1 full hour off
Why the discrepancy? No one knows — but TikTok definitely noticed.
Still, if you’ve ever been in your 20s, staying in a bar all day doesn’t exactly sound like torture. As the narrator joked:
“Don’t threaten me with a good time.”
Many viewers agreed that this wasn’t a punishment — it was practically a throwback to wild NFL Sundays.
@10ktakes When you lose a college hockey bet so you have to sit at Stub and Herbs from open to close… #universityofminnesota #minnesotagophers #minneapolis #minnesota
The Fan’s Drink of Choice: A 4.5% Raspberry-Lemon Shandy
Throughout the day, the fan stuck to Captain’s Patch, a 4.5% ABV shandy from Elm Creek Brewing Company infused with raspberry and lemon.
Not a lightweight beer, not a crazy strong one — right in the pocket for someone trying to survive an all-day marathon.
His technique also caught viewers’ attention. He kept tally marks on his right arm while writing with his left — making everyone realize:
“Wait… this dude is a lefty.”
For some reason, that tiny detail became one of the most replayed moments of the video.
How Did He Do? Surprisingly Well — He Was Home by Dinner
Despite the hours, the drinks, and the shifting rules, the man somehow managed to get into an Uber by dinner time, meaning he shaved off the majority of the 17-hour stint through sheer liquid strategy.
Viewers were impressed, confused, and amused all at once:
- “This is a punishment?? I paid to do this in my 20s.”
- “How did the beer only take off 30 minutes when he said 45??”
- “Captain’s Patch is a bold all-day choice.”
Whether because of willpower, hydration planning, or Minnesota pride, the guy managed to survive one of the most chaotic bet consequences the internet has seen in a while.
A Punishment… or Just a Long, Boozy Story He’ll Tell Forever?
What was meant to be suffering turned into the kind of ridiculous adventure people brag about for years. And honestly, surviving an entire day at Stub & Herbs more sober than expected might be the most impressive part.
For now, the hockey fan remains unnamed — but TikTok has adopted him as a folk hero.
What do you think — brutal bet punishment or the best day a hockey fan could ask for? Share your thoughts and join the conversation at Chicagomusicguide.com.