McDonald's Grime Scene Trend on TikTok: From Cosmic Horror to Purple Milkshake Horror
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McDonald's has embraced a viral TikTok trend that involves users pretending to die after drinking the limited edition Grimace shake, a purple fruit-flavored beverage. The fast-food chain responded with a tongue-in-cheek tweet from Grimace, its mascot, pretending to ignore the trend. While the response may seem grisly, experts suggest that it is free advertising for McDonald's and helps make the brand cooler among young people.
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