The Detroit Lions absolutely clobbered the New England Patriots 35-10 over in Munich, Germany, but honestly, who even remembers the score when the real MVP of the day was the ridiculous amount of beer flowing in the stands? Yeah, the Lions steamrolled the Pats at Allianz Arena, and New England even lost their star quarterback Drake Maye to an injury in the first quarter, which stings. But for every shot of the game, there were continuous cutaways to the crowd, and what those fans were holding had everyone talking.
The Beer Situation Was Unbelievable
Forget the final score, because the true highlight of Sunday’s overseas clash was the sheer volume of suds fans were enjoying. We’re not talking about your standard stadium cup here, folks. Fans in Munich were rocking massive pitchers of beer, the kind you typically see at a backyard BBQ filled with Kool-Aid, not at an NFL game. Play-by-play announcer Joe Davis even got in on the fun, joking, “The beers here are big. You have to use your lower body to carry them.” Seriously, how awesome is that? Social media, of course, absolutely blew up with jokes and envy. It wasn’t just about the game, it was about the experience. Even Amon-Ra St. Brown’s family got in on the fun with their awesome reactions to his touchdown and the team embracing German culture with pregame fits. But those pitchers of beer? They were the star.
America, It’s Time to Level Up Our Beer Game
Let’s get real for a second. An average beer in the United States is a measly 12 ounces. Meanwhile, in Germany, they’re doing things right, serving up full pints, which is a solid 16 ounces. That’s a glaring difference when the camera pans to the crowd, and honestly, Munich, you did good. Fans online were practically begging for NFL stadiums back home to adopt this “massive beer strategy.” One fan even specifically called out Lambeau, saying, “Late to the party… but the size of those beers in Munich for the NFL game? We need to do better, Lambeau.” And hey, while we’re at it, can we talk about the size of those pretzels they were eating? Everything was bigger and better.
So, the Detroit faithful got to party hard with their oversized beers celebrating that 35-10 victory, while Patriots fans had plenty of liquid comfort to drown their sorrows responsibly. But the real takeaway? It’s a call to action for every stadium in America. Let’s get those gigantic beers flowing!
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Originally reported by Yahoo Sports.
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