
When McDonald’s released the Grimace Birthday Meal on June 12, it didn’t anticipate tainting the reputation of its once-lovable, globular-shaped mascot.
At the forefront of the special offering — which came with the choice of a Big Mac, 10-piece Chicken McNuggets and fries — was a berry-flavored milkshake, aptly called Grimace Shake. Inspired by Grimace’s iconic color, sweetness and personal love for purple beverages, the shake took off on TikTok with the #GrimaceShake trend.