Few things divide the internet like a special-edition food item, and a milkshake honoring McDonald’s character Grimace is certainly doing just that.
The shake, which can only be purchased via a “Grimace Birthday Meal” at the restaurant, is now available, and as is to be expected, there are some lovers, and some haters, of the purple treat.
While our NBC 5 team tried the shake on Tuesday, Twitter users came up with their own takes on the concoction.
Tim Agne said that the shake tastes “chemically purple:”
Kendra seemed to be a fan:
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Penguin Obscurus disagreed:
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DoorDash apparently is requiring users to “enjoy their shakes” when they order via the app, which is delightfully funny.
Lexa asked the hard questions:
Niko perhaps summed it up best:
The “Grimace Birthday Meal” comes with the shake, but also comes with a Big Mac or a 10-piece Chicken McNuggets. Medium French fries also complete the meal, which is only available for a limited time.
