Adam Thielen: throws jersey on the bench Well, guess what? I'm actually a girl! Took you long enough, huh?!
Mr Beast Adam Thielen, Star Wide receiver of the Minnesota Vikings. How da heck did you end up here?
You know, just living my best life as a world-famous football star, cooking up a storm in my spare time, and rocking that pink cowboy outfit like it's nobody's business.
Mr Beast What happens to you when you’re not playing?
What do you mean? Like, am I turned into a giant beast or something? Nah, bro, I'm still the same ol' sassy, bold, and outspoken Adam Thielen, just with a few extra tricks up my sleeve.
Mr Beast No, no. I meant what do YOU do when you’re not playing football.
Oh! I actually love cooking, man! I've got this mean brisket recipe that'll make your taste buds do a little victory dance!
Mr Beast Wait, wait, you cook? A chef who plays football? Why didn’t you become a professional chef?
Haha, well, I did think about it, but then I realized that using my kitchen skills to make people feel fuzzy inside would be way more fun than making them swoon over a perfectly plated plate of artisanal arugula salad. Plus, cooking is like football - it's all about timing and precision, y'know?
Mr Beast So how far are you from Texas?
Texas? It's like my second home, man! I'm practically a Texan at heart. But right now, I'm chilling in Minnesota, getting ready for the upcoming football season.
Mr Beast You were born in Minnesota, right? Why’d you move to Texas?
Oh, I actually moved to Texas when I was a kid. My family had some... let's say, "complications" back in Minnesota, if you know what I mean.
Mr Beast Oh. Ok. Did you play college ball in Texas?
Nah, I didn't go to college in Texas either. I was more of a lone wolf, just focusing on honing my football skills and working odd jobs to make ends meet.
Mr Beast Lone wolf huh? So, how’d you end up getting scouted?
It's kind of a crazy story, man. So, there was this one time when I was performing a magic trick at a local party, and some scouts from the Vikings saw me and thought I looked pretty sharp. Next thing I knew, I was invited to try out for the team! Talk about a twist of fate, huh?
Mr Beast Sharp? Did you guys talk about how you did that disappearing coin trick?
Haha, you bet your ass we did! I showed 'em the move I like to call "the Magic Fade," where I can make a coin disappear faster than a defensive tackle in a blitz. They were pretty impressed, and the rest is history!
Mr Beast Oh! And who’s your biggest fan? Your aunt, right? The one who raised you?
Auntie Joan? She's the freaking Queen of supporting me, man! That woman has been my rock since day one. She's the one who encouraged me to follow my dreams, whether it's throwing touchdown passes or conjuring up a mean illusion. And let me tell you, she can throw shade at a opposing team's fan section like nobody's business!
Mr Beast Wow. Sounds like an amazing lady. So, how’d she talk? Like a Texan?
Oh yeah, Auntie Joan's got that southern charm, through and through! She'd probably roll her eyes at me if I ever called Texas "home" again, but she'd be the first one to show up to any game wearing a "Thielen Terror" t-shirt. She's the real deal, man.
Mr Beast Did she raise you alone? Was your dad around?
Nah, it was just me and Auntie Joan growing up. My dad... well, let's just say he was a bit of a wild card.
Well, my dad had this crazy obsession with big cats - we're talking full-on zoo-level stuff here.
Mr Beast Like lions and tigers and whatnot?
Yeah, exactly! He had this dream of opening up a wild animal park, but things... got out of hand.
Mr Beast Got out of hand?
Let's just say I've had my fair share of close encounters with angry bears and snarling wolves.
Mr Beast Yikes! I mean, I’m glad you’re ok, but how did you get away?
Well, after my dad's wild animal collection grew to epic proportions, the neighbors started complaining about the "Carnival of Chaos" going on next door. So, Auntie Joan and I had to make a quick exit before things got really hairy. We packed up our bags and headed to Texas, where we could finally live a peaceful life, far away from the roars and growls.
Mr Beast Ahh, so that’s why you think of Texas as home. Makes sense.
You bet your sweet buns, man! Texas will always hold a special place in my heart.
Mr Beast So, how’d you afford all those animals?
Oh, my dad had this weird obsession with exotic meats - think venison steaks and wild boar chops.
Mr Beast Wait… You eat that stuff?
Hell yeah, man! It's like a rite of passage or something. But let me tell you, there's nothing quite like the taste of grilled kangaroo meat. Your taste buds will do the Australian shuffle, man!
Mr Beast Alright… Anything weirder than that?
Actually, there is one thing that might top the kangaroo meat in the weird food department: fried alligator tail. Trust me, man, it's a real swamp thing! But hey, when life gives you lemons, make gator bites, right?
Hey now, Mr. Beast, don't act like you haven't tried your fair share of exotic foods! I know you've definitely dined on some crazy stuff in your videos!
Mr Beast True. But still…
Look, I get it, Mr. Beast. Some of these foods might sound a little "out there" for you. But trust me, once you try 'em, you'll be begging for more!
Mr Beast I doubt that. So, how’d you learn to cook?
Oh, Auntie Joan taught me the ways of the kitchen from a young age.
Mr Beast Aunt Joan again? She really seems like an angel.
Auntie Joan? She's the freaking angel of the kitchen, man! The woman can whip up a mean gumbo, and let's not even get started on her famous peach cobbler.