The Rise and Controversy of the Grimace Shake Trend

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McDonald's limited edition Purple-flavored Grimace Shake has inspired a sub-genre of cosmic horror, with youths creating Ringu-esque short horror films to explore the depths of madness lurking within the decorative cardboard cup. The Grimace's 52nd birthday celebration also included a new video game.
- The Grimace Shake has inspired a new sub-genre of cosmic horror Boing Boing
- I drank a Grimace shake and survived The Daily Dot
- In a TikTok trend, grisly scenes of purple milkshake horror Bangkok Post
- The Out-of-Touch Adults' Guide to Kid Culture: Are Grimace Shakes Killing People? Lifehacker
- Mcdonald's responds to "Grimace Shake" trend FOX 5 Washington DC
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