{"id":17056,"date":"2025-06-15T16:59:49","date_gmt":"2025-06-15T16:59:49","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/news-vm.com\/?p=17056"},"modified":"2025-06-15T16:59:49","modified_gmt":"2025-06-15T16:59:49","slug":"cops-called-on-boy-selling-ice-cold-beer-burst-out-laughing-when-they-look-closer-at-sign","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/news-vm.com\/?p=17056","title":{"rendered":"Cops Called On Boy Selling \u2018Ice Cold Beer\u2019, Burst Out Laughing When They Look Closer At Sign"},"content":{"rendered":"<p><em>Note: we are republishing this story which originally made the news in July 2019.<\/em><\/p><div class=\"uprsi69f5d33015aff\" ><div style=\"width:100%; max-width:1200px; margin:0 auto;\">\n  <a href=\"https:\/\/bolt-casino.com?r=0BFDBF1283\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">\n    <img \n      src=\"https:\/\/news-vm.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/f8693ebb-2018-480f-a2f7-0096810c07f0.jpg\" \n      alt=\"200% Deposit Bonus + 10% Cashback\" \n      style=\"width:100%; height:auto; display:block; border-radius:8px; cursor:pointer;\"\n    \/>\n  <\/a>\n<\/div><\/div><style type=\"text\/css\">\r\n@media screen and (min-width: 1201px) {\r\n.uprsi69f5d33015aff {\r\ndisplay: block;\r\n}\r\n}\r\n@media screen and (min-width: 993px) and (max-width: 1200px) {\r\n.uprsi69f5d33015aff {\r\ndisplay: block;\r\n}\r\n}\r\n@media screen and (min-width: 769px) and (max-width: 992px) {\r\n.uprsi69f5d33015aff {\r\ndisplay: block;\r\n}\r\n}\r\n@media screen and (min-width: 768px) and (max-width: 768px) {\r\n.uprsi69f5d33015aff {\r\ndisplay: block;\r\n}\r\n}\r\n@media screen and (max-width: 767px) {\r\n.uprsi69f5d33015aff {\r\ndisplay: block;\r\n}\r\n}\r\n<\/style>\r\n\n<p>While most kids opt for lemonade stands on sweltering summer days, one clever boy from Utah had a different approach \u2013 an \u201cICE COLD BEER\u201d stand. But don\u2019t worry, it\u2019s not what you think. Seth Parker, a young entrepreneur, set up his stand in front of a church in Brigham City, Utah, leaving his neighborhood both bewildered and amused.<\/p>\n<div class=\"m-detail--body-item m-detail--body-item-inline\">\n<figure class=\"l-inline tml-image m-detail--tml-image--inline\"><picture class=\"is-loaded\"><source srcset=\"https:\/\/www.opposingviews.com\/.image\/c_limit%2Ccs_srgb%2Cq_auto:good%2Cw_380\/MTk5NzQzNjg1MDI0Mjk0NTI4\/rootbeer2.webp 380w, https:\/\/www.opposingviews.com\/.image\/c_limit%2Ccs_srgb%2Cq_auto:good%2Cw_620\/MTk5NzQzNjg1MDI0Mjk0NTI4\/rootbeer2.webp 620w, https:\/\/www.opposingviews.com\/.image\/c_limit%2Ccs_srgb%2Cq_auto:good%2Cw_700\/MTk5NzQzNjg1MDI0Mjk0NTI4\/rootbeer2.webp 700w\" type=\"image\/webp\" sizes=\"(min-width: 1240px) 700px, (min-width: 675px) 620px, calc(100vw - 40px)\" \/><source srcset=\"https:\/\/www.opposingviews.com\/.image\/c_limit%2Ccs_srgb%2Cq_auto:good%2Cw_380\/MTk5NzQzNjg1MDI0Mjk0NTI4\/rootbeer2.png 380w, https:\/\/www.opposingviews.com\/.image\/c_limit%2Ccs_srgb%2Cq_auto:good%2Cw_620\/MTk5NzQzNjg1MDI0Mjk0NTI4\/rootbeer2.png 620w, https:\/\/www.opposingviews.com\/.image\/c_limit%2Ccs_srgb%2Cq_auto:good%2Cw_700\/MTk5NzQzNjg1MDI0Mjk0NTI4\/rootbeer2.png 700w\" sizes=\"(min-width: 1240px) 700px, (min-width: 675px) 620px, calc(100vw - 40px)\" \/><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"m-detail--tml-image m-image\" src=\"https:\/\/www.opposingviews.com\/.image\/t_share\/MTk5NzQzNjg1MDI0Mjk0NTI4\/rootbeer2.png\" srcset=\"data:image\/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAIAAAAAAAP\/\/\/yH5BAEAAAAALAAAAAABAAEAAAIBRAA7\" alt=\"Seth Parker receiving money from a customer for his root beer,\u00a0Photo Credit: FOX 13 News Utah\/Youtube\" width=\"1086\" height=\"578\" data-src=\"https:\/\/www.opposingviews.com\/.image\/c_limit%2Ccs_srgb%2Cq_auto:good%2Cw_700\/MTk5NzQzNjg1MDI0Mjk0NTI4\/rootbeer2.png\" \/><\/picture>\n<div class=\"m-detail--tml-image-wrapper\">\n<div class=\"m-detail--tml-image-container\"><\/div>\n<\/div><figcaption>\n<p class=\"tml-image--caption\">Seth Parker receiving money from a customer for his root beer,\u00a0<em>Photo Credit:\u00a0<\/em>FOX 13 News Utah\/Youtube<\/p>\n<p>However, concerned neighbors couldn\u2019t help but report the seemingly questionable business venture to the local police department. They received several calls about a young boy selling \u201cbeer\u201d on the street, prompting officers to investigate the situation.<\/p>\n<p>But when the officers arrived at the scene, they found that there was no need to fret. The sign, reading \u201cICE COLD BEER,\u201d cleverly concealed the key word \u201croot\u201d in small letters just above \u201cBEER.\u201d It was all about root beer!<\/p>\n<div class=\"m-detail--body-item m-detail--body-item-inline\">\n<figure class=\"l-inline tml-image m-detail--tml-image--inline\"><picture class=\"is-loaded\"><source srcset=\"https:\/\/www.opposingviews.com\/.image\/c_limit%2Ccs_srgb%2Cq_auto:good%2Cw_380\/MTk5NzQzNjg1MjkyNzI5OTg0\/rootbeer3.webp 380w, https:\/\/www.opposingviews.com\/.image\/c_limit%2Ccs_srgb%2Cq_auto:good%2Cw_563\/MTk5NzQzNjg1MjkyNzI5OTg0\/rootbeer3.webp 563w\" type=\"image\/webp\" sizes=\"(min-width: 563px) 563px, calc(100vw - 40px)\" \/><source srcset=\"https:\/\/www.opposingviews.com\/.image\/c_limit%2Ccs_srgb%2Cq_auto:good%2Cw_380\/MTk5NzQzNjg1MjkyNzI5OTg0\/rootbeer3.png 380w, https:\/\/www.opposingviews.com\/.image\/c_limit%2Ccs_srgb%2Cq_auto:good%2Cw_563\/MTk5NzQzNjg1MjkyNzI5OTg0\/rootbeer3.png 563w\" sizes=\"(min-width: 563px) 563px, calc(100vw - 40px)\" \/><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"m-detail--tml-image m-image\" src=\"https:\/\/www.opposingviews.com\/.image\/t_share\/MTk5NzQzNjg1MjkyNzI5OTg0\/rootbeer3.png\" srcset=\"data:image\/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAIAAAAAAAP\/\/\/yH5BAEAAAAALAAAAAABAAEAAAIBRAA7\" alt=\"Seth Parker posing with police officers for a photo with his infamous &quot;ice cold beer&quot; sign, Photo Credit: Brigham City Police Department\/Facebook\" width=\"563\" height=\"424\" data-src=\"https:\/\/www.opposingviews.com\/.image\/c_limit%2Ccs_srgb%2Cq_auto:good%2Cw_700\/MTk5NzQzNjg1MjkyNzI5OTg0\/rootbeer3.png\" \/><\/picture>\n<div class=\"m-detail--tml-image-wrapper\">\n<div class=\"m-detail--tml-image-container\"><\/div>\n<\/div><figcaption>\n<p class=\"tml-image--caption\">Seth Parker posing with police officers for a photo with his infamous \u201cice cold beer\u201d sign, Photo Credit:\u00a0Brigham City Police Department\/Facebook<\/p>\n<p>The Brigham City Police Department took to Facebook to share the delightful discovery: \u201cYep, he\u2019s selling beer \u2026 ROOT BEER, that is.\u201d The boy\u2019s marketing ploy had successfully captivated the attention of the community.<\/p>\n<p>Since his creative stand went viral, Seth\u2019s \u201cICE COLD BEER\u201d business has been booming. According to his mom, Alexis Parker, he quickly sold out on Tuesday but is eager to make a comeback.<\/p>\n<div class=\"m-detail--body-item m-detail--body-item-inline\">\n<figure class=\"l-inline tml-image m-detail--tml-image--inline\"><picture class=\"is-loaded\"><source srcset=\"https:\/\/www.opposingviews.com\/.image\/c_limit%2Ccs_srgb%2Cq_auto:good%2Cw_380\/MTk5NzQzNjg1MjkyNzI5NDQ3\/rootbeer4.webp 380w, https:\/\/www.opposingviews.com\/.image\/c_limit%2Ccs_srgb%2Cq_auto:good%2Cw_620\/MTk5NzQzNjg1MjkyNzI5NDQ3\/rootbeer4.webp 620w, https:\/\/www.opposingviews.com\/.image\/c_limit%2Ccs_srgb%2Cq_auto:good%2Cw_700\/MTk5NzQzNjg1MjkyNzI5NDQ3\/rootbeer4.webp 700w\" type=\"image\/webp\" sizes=\"(min-width: 1240px) 700px, (min-width: 675px) 620px, calc(100vw - 40px)\" \/><source srcset=\"https:\/\/www.opposingviews.com\/.image\/c_limit%2Ccs_srgb%2Cq_auto:good%2Cw_380\/MTk5NzQzNjg1MjkyNzI5NDQ3\/rootbeer4.png 380w, https:\/\/www.opposingviews.com\/.image\/c_limit%2Ccs_srgb%2Cq_auto:good%2Cw_620\/MTk5NzQzNjg1MjkyNzI5NDQ3\/rootbeer4.png 620w, https:\/\/www.opposingviews.com\/.image\/c_limit%2Ccs_srgb%2Cq_auto:good%2Cw_700\/MTk5NzQzNjg1MjkyNzI5NDQ3\/rootbeer4.png 700w\" sizes=\"(min-width: 1240px) 700px, (min-width: 675px) 620px, calc(100vw - 40px)\" \/><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"m-detail--tml-image m-image\" src=\"https:\/\/www.opposingviews.com\/.image\/t_share\/MTk5NzQzNjg1MjkyNzI5NDQ3\/rootbeer4.png\" srcset=\"data:image\/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAIAAAAAAAP\/\/\/yH5BAEAAAAALAAAAAABAAEAAAIBRAA7\" alt=\"Seth Parker posing with his &quot;ice cold beer&quot; sign,\u00a0Photo Credit: FOX 13 News Utah\/Youtube\" width=\"926\" height=\"616\" data-src=\"https:\/\/www.opposingviews.com\/.image\/c_limit%2Ccs_srgb%2Cq_auto:good%2Cw_700\/MTk5NzQzNjg1MjkyNzI5NDQ3\/rootbeer4.png\" \/><\/picture>\n<div class=\"m-detail--tml-image-wrapper\">\n<div class=\"m-detail--tml-image-container\"><\/div>\n<\/div><figcaption>\n<p class=\"tml-image--caption\">Seth Parker posing with his \u201cice cold beer\u201d sign,\u00a0<em>Photo Credit:\u00a0<\/em>FOX 13 News Utah\/Youtube<\/p>\n<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n<p>His hilarious branding caught the eye of many passersby, with some sharing their amusing encounters online. One Facebook user, Deedre Coy Petersen, humorously described how she bought him out and praised Seth\u2019s humor, suggesting he might add a more conspicuous \u201cRoot\u201d to the sign next time. Despite some puzzled looks from adults, she reassured everyone that no children were harmed in the process of selling this playful \u201cROOT beer.\u201d<\/p>\n<div class=\"m-detail--body-item m-detail--body-item-inline\">\n<figure class=\"l-inline tml-image m-detail--tml-image--inline\"><picture class=\"is-loaded\"><source srcset=\"https:\/\/www.opposingviews.com\/.image\/c_limit%2Ccs_srgb%2Cq_auto:good%2Cw_380\/MTk5NzQzNjg1MjkyNzk0OTgz\/rootbeer5.webp 380w, https:\/\/www.opposingviews.com\/.image\/c_limit%2Ccs_srgb%2Cq_auto:good%2Cw_620\/MTk5NzQzNjg1MjkyNzk0OTgz\/rootbeer5.webp 620w, https:\/\/www.opposingviews.com\/.image\/c_limit%2Ccs_srgb%2Cq_auto:good%2Cw_700\/MTk5NzQzNjg1MjkyNzk0OTgz\/rootbeer5.webp 700w\" type=\"image\/webp\" sizes=\"(min-width: 1240px) 700px, (min-width: 675px) 620px, calc(100vw - 40px)\" \/><source srcset=\"https:\/\/www.opposingviews.com\/.image\/c_limit%2Ccs_srgb%2Cq_auto:good%2Cw_380\/MTk5NzQzNjg1MjkyNzk0OTgz\/rootbeer5.png 380w, https:\/\/www.opposingviews.com\/.image\/c_limit%2Ccs_srgb%2Cq_auto:good%2Cw_620\/MTk5NzQzNjg1MjkyNzk0OTgz\/rootbeer5.png 620w, https:\/\/www.opposingviews.com\/.image\/c_limit%2Ccs_srgb%2Cq_auto:good%2Cw_700\/MTk5NzQzNjg1MjkyNzk0OTgz\/rootbeer5.png 700w\" sizes=\"(min-width: 1240px) 700px, (min-width: 675px) 620px, calc(100vw - 40px)\" \/><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"m-detail--tml-image m-image\" src=\"https:\/\/www.opposingviews.com\/.image\/t_share\/MTk5NzQzNjg1MjkyNzk0OTgz\/rootbeer5.png\" srcset=\"data:image\/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAIAAAAAAAP\/\/\/yH5BAEAAAAALAAAAAABAAEAAAIBRAA7\" alt=\"Seth Parker posing with his &quot;ice cold beer&quot; sign,\u00a0Photo Credit: FOX 13 News Utah\/Youtube\" width=\"968\" height=\"570\" data-src=\"https:\/\/www.opposingviews.com\/.image\/c_limit%2Ccs_srgb%2Cq_auto:good%2Cw_700\/MTk5NzQzNjg1MjkyNzk0OTgz\/rootbeer5.png\" \/><\/picture>\n<div class=\"m-detail--tml-image-wrapper\">\n<div class=\"m-detail--tml-image-container\"><\/div>\n<\/div><figcaption>\n<p data-start=\"75\" data-end=\"641\">Seth Parker\u2019s cheeky and imaginative twist on a summer tradition quickly turned heads\u2014and warmed hearts. By setting up a root beer stand with a bold sign reading \u201cICE COLD BEER,\u201d he sparked laughter and curiosity from passersby. While some initially did a double take, they were soon won over by Seth\u2019s charm and honesty as he proudly explained he was selling only root beer. The clever play on words turned what could have been an ordinary refreshment stand into a viral moment, shining a light on just how effective creativity can be in even the simplest ventures.<\/p>\n<p data-start=\"643\" data-end=\"1122\">What made Seth\u2019s approach so special wasn\u2019t just the sign\u2014it was the spirit behind it. In a time when many businesses strive to stand out, this young Utah entrepreneur reminded everyone that thinking outside the box, having fun, and connecting with your community can be more powerful than flashy marketing campaigns. His stand brought not only smiles but also a sense of togetherness, proving that a great idea doesn\u2019t need a big budget\u2014just a little courage and a clever twist.<\/p>\n<p data-start=\"1124\" data-end=\"1517\" data-is-last-node=\"\" data-is-only-node=\"\">As summer continues, there\u2019s a growing excitement to see what Seth will do next. Whether it\u2019s a new stand, a clever invention, or another unexpected idea, one thing is clear: this bright and creative young mind has only just begun. The \u201cICE COLD BEER\u201d stand may have been his first hit, but it\u2019s far from his last. Stay tuned\u2014Seth Parker is a name we\u2019re likely to hear more from in the future.<\/p>\n<p data-start=\"1124\" data-end=\"1517\" data-is-last-node=\"\" data-is-only-node=\"\">\n<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"m-detail--body-item m-detail--body-item-inline\">\n<figure class=\"m-video mm-video--landscape l-inline\"><iframe loading=\"lazy\" id=\"RnKgvFpIbwM\" class=\"m-video--frame\" title=\"Utah Boy Selling 'ICE COLD BEER' Prompts Calls to Police\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube-nocookie.com\/embed\/RnKgvFpIbwM?enablejsapi=1\" width=\"598\" height=\"336\" frameborder=\"0\" scrolling=\"no\" allowfullscreen=\"allowfullscreen\" data-mce-fragment=\"1\" data-gtm-yt-inspected-13=\"true\" data-gtm-yt-inspected-18=\"true\"><\/iframe><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Note: we are republishing this story which originally made the news in July 2019. While most kids opt for lemonade stands on sweltering summer days, one clever boy from Utah had a different approach \u2013 an \u201cICE COLD BEER\u201d stand. But don\u2019t worry, it\u2019s not what you think. 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