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The Grinch Takes Over McDonald's Menu with Pickle-Powered Holiday Chaos

The Grinch

Hold onto your holiday hats, because McDonald’s is serving up some seriously mischievous seasonal vibes with their new Grinch Meal. This collaboration with Dr. Seuss Enterprises is bringing back a nostalgic '90s menu item that’ll make pickle lovers and holiday grumps rejoice.

Starting December 2nd, fans can grab a meal that screams pure Grinch energy. The star of the show? Dill Pickle “Grinch Salt” McShaker Fries, which bring back the long-lost McShaker bag experience. Customers can sprinkle their own dill pickle seasoning over crispy fries, paired with either a Big Mac or 10-piece Chicken McNuggets and a medium drink.

But wait, there’s more! Each meal comes with a surprise pair of “spirited socks” featuring a hand-scribbled message from the Grinch himself. These socks come in “four unhinged colors” and can double as an unconventional Christmas stocking.

The Grinch’s own statement captures the chaotic spirit perfectly: “i SAW AN OPPORTUNiTY TO BRiNG MiSCHiEF TO YOUR BELOVED ‘RESTAURANT’ WiTH MY DELiCiOUS CHAOS FOR THE HOLiDAYS”.

This limited-time offering taps into the current food trend of pickle-flavored everything, following similar innovations like Popeye’s pickle glaze sandwich and Jimmy John’s Picklewich. McDonald’s is betting that the combination of nostalgic menu revival and quirky holiday branding will capture the imagination of food lovers everywhere.

For those feeling nostalgic or just wanting to embrace their inner Grinch, this meal offers a playful twist on traditional holiday fare. Just remember, supplies are limited, so you’ll want to grab this meal before it disappears faster than the Grinch sliding down Mount Crumpit.

AUTHOR: cgp

SOURCE: NBC Bay Area

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