McDonald's Finally Responded To The Horrifying Grimace Shake TikTok Trend
If you’ve spent any time on the internet this month, you’ve most likely encountered a meme about McDonald’s new Grimace shake. The berry-flavored shake was initially released to honor the 52nd birthday of the beloved fast food mascot. But in the weeks following, it’s safe to say that the shake has taken on a life of its own.
The bright purple beverage has sparked jokes, memes, and a series of increasingly unhinged TikToks. In the videos, users sip on the Grimace shakes before mimicking horror movie-style death scenes. And to top it all off, the purple shake can be found dribbling out of their mouths, splattered like blood all over the floor, and even oozing from their nostrils.
And at the center of the mayhem is Grimace himself. The character has largely been shrouded in mystery—a McDonald’s spokesperson only revealed in 2021 that he was actually an enormous taste bud. In old advertisements for the fast food chain, Grimace was described as an "evil" shake stealer. With such a secretive backstory, it’s made it even easier for social media users to fill in the blanks with even more sinister stories.
Users have accused the mascot of being a “Griminal,” kidnapping their families, and even having access to nuclear warheads. The giant purple taste bud, however, is claiming innocence. Grimace even took to social media to comment on TikTok trend.
McDonald's fans are split: they either love him or fear him. For what it’s worth, we had the opportunity to actually meet Grimace face to face in our office. And we can confirm that he’s way too adorable to be a cold-blooded murderer.
“He's the only celebrity that I've worked with that asked me to take a picture with them. That's nice,” says our video producer Marc Stauble. “He's always smiling. Really good vibes.”
Have you tried the Grimace shake yet? Let us know in the comments!
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