Photo:Courtesy of McDonald’s
Courtesy of McDonald’s
Grimace, McDonald’s big purple mascot, has consumers turning green.
In the emerging “Grimace Shake” trend, TikTok users are creating mini horror movies mocking the effects of drinking the newMcDonald’smilkshake.
Multiple examples on the social media platform show users in a creepy scene after trying out the limited-time menu item (which is meant to celebrate Grimace’s birthday). Shortly after taking a sip of the purple shake, the video cuts to the creators pretending to be passed out or playing dead with thepurple liquid pouring out of their mouth.
What is the Grimace Shake trend?
Each adaptation starts similarly but ends with different gruesome scenes. Some versions show the person passed out on a playground,in a treeor strewn across a car hood.
The trend is blowing up online with videos containing the hashtag #grimaceshakeamassing 631.6 million views.
While the trend likely isn’t what McDonald’s had in mind when they dropped the shake, the company is playing along. On Tuesday, the fast food chain shared a close-up of the furry mascot, who is actually an “enormous taste bud,” on Instagram. “Mee pretending i don’t see the grimace shake trendd,” the post reads.
McDonald’s did not provide any further comment to PEOPLE.
Who started the Grimace Shake trend?
“It’s just suppose to be a meme about, ‘It’s a really weird color, it’s not good for you, Grimace is collecting victims,'” he said. “It’s just funny.”
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What does the Grimace Shake taste like?
The purple milkshake was first available on June 12 as part of the celebratory Grimace Birthday Meal. In addition to the shake, fans get the choice of a Big Mac or 10-piece chicken nuggets and fries.
source: people.com
