What started as a hilarious Instagram has turned into a full-fledged pop culture moment, with several Stranger Things cast members jumping into the comments — and turning a man’s engagement bait into a month-long chore marathon.
The now-viral reel was posted by a social media user named Felix, who jokingly told his wife that he would take over all the housework for a month if anyone from the Stranger Things cast commented on his post. The text on the screen read: “I told my wife: If anyone from Stranger Things comments on my post, I’ll do all the housework for a month!”
What followed was far beyond what Felix – or his wife – could have possibly imagined. The video exploded on Instagram, garnering more than 37.8 million views, and soon caught the attention of several actors from the hit Netflix series, who gleefully ensured that the promise would have to be kept.
Among the first to respond was Amybeth McNulty, who plays Vickie, a recurring character in later seasons of the show. Cheering Felix’s wife, she commented, “Oh absolutely 🩷 enjoy your rest queen.”
The floodgates then opened. Maksim Blatt, who plays Young Henry, bluntly wrote, “Clean up.” Kevin Johnson, known for his portrayal of Victor Creel, added: “Enjoy cleaning up.”
Other cast members were piling on as well. Hendrix Yancey commented, “GET TO WORK BOIIII”, while Harrison Nevel jokingly clarified his credentials as a private in the fifth season. Kelly Collins Lintz even gave specific instructions: “Start the dishes Felix! And be polite when you do them.”
Perhaps sealing Felix’s fate even more, Luke Ellison Kokotek, who played the young version of Will Byers, chimed in saying, “There’s another month.”
Devastated but clearly amused, Felix eventually returned to commentary to concede defeat. “Okay guys, I guess I’ve officially lost the bet,” he wrote, adding that since he was “cooked anyway,” he might as well invite other cast members to join in on the fun.
Internet users also commented on the now viral reel. The user wrote on Instagram: “So that’s almost TWO YEARS OF FREE WORK 😂🤣😭❤️ GIRL GO TRAVEL.”
The viral moment struck a chord online, with users calling it one of the few times the “engagement bait” trend actually paid off — especially for Felix’s wife, who appears to have won a well-deserved break, courtesy of the Upside Down.
