In a fascinating use of free will, Old School RuneScape player spent 4,304 hours catching 275,196 shrimp and 257,064 anchovies to max out his fishing skill in the worst way possible

In a remarkable display of dedication and patience, Old School RuneScape player Bosby spent over four years, and 4,304 hours specifically, catching shrimp and anchovies to achieve the maximum level in the game's fishing skill. His achievement, using the most inefficient method possible, was documented on the /r/2007scape subreddit where Bosby posted a screenshot of his accomplishment.

The grind required a total of 4,304 hours, during which time Bosby caught 275,196 raw shrimp and 257,064 raw anchovies, earning approximately 9.5 million gold. Despite the sheer tedium and lack of reward, Bosby remained committed, even starting a new job, getting married, and making friends along the way. Upon announcing his achievement, Jagex, the developers of RuneScape, congratulated Bosby on his historic feat, posting a picture of a shrimp on a computer.

Bosby, while appreciating the attention, expressed humility, stating that the glory was a heavy burden.