Watch squirrels eat their own ‘Happy Meals’ outside McDonald’s
A squirrel was spotted taking a snack break on top of a trash can near a McDonald’s in Massachusetts.
McDonald’s New Zealand had burgers in the front and a party with the latest menu items in the back.
Last month, the fast-food company’s New Zealand arm launched a limited-time version of the McMullet, a cheeseburger with a “mullet” (an extra slice of cheese hanging from the back).
According to a press release, the idea came from a series of social media posts promoting mullet cheeseburgers.
“We saw the reaction to the video on social and thought why not? It’s a bit of fun and a way to bring fresh ideas to life and see how people react in the real world,” McDonald’s New Zealand marketing director Luke Ribb said in a statement.
McMullet is no longer on the menu, but hope is not completely lost for those who want to try it.
Are McDonald’s McMallets available in the US?
McMullet is available for a limited time and does not appear to be distributed in the United States.
But McDonald’s New Zealand says the burger is easy to DIY, just order your cheeseburger with an extra slice of cheese and let it drip on the back.
Where did McDonald’s New Zealand’s ‘McMullet’ burger come from?
The cheeseburger with mullet is derived from the hairstyle of the same name, which is cut short on the top and sides and long in the back.
The McMullet push began on social media, including an account called @MakeTheMcMullet. The account was dedicated to posting daily DIY versions of burgers until it got noticed by the company.
Macca’s (as Kiwis often refer to the chain) has decided to jump into the online conversation with its own mullet content, including a video that attempts to mullet other menu items.
The chain went so far as to hold an event at its restaurant in Auckland’s Penrose suburb, handing out free McMullet burgers to customers.
There was also a barbershop on site for customers who wanted to eat real mullet in addition to their mullet burgers.
Melina Khan is USA TODAY’s national trends reporter. X Keep up with her at @melinakh and on Instagram @bymelinakhan.
