did the wild win last night
Definition
An informal question typically asked by fans of the Minnesota Wild, the NHL hockey team based in Saint Paul, Minnesota, to check the outcome of their most recent game from the previous evening.
A shorthand expression capturing the post-game ritual of sports enthusiasts eager—or dreading—to learn if their team emerged victorious.
Examples
Rolled out of bed and immediately wondered, did the wild win last night, or was it another plot twist courtesy of the goalie?
At brunch, the table fell silent until someone broke the ice: did the wild win last night, because priorities shift when playoffs loom.
My group chat exploded at 8 AM with the classic opener, did the wild win last night, followed by 47 reaction GIFs.
Forget checking emails; the true morning briefing starts with did the wild win last night, Minnesota's unofficial alarm clock.