The Mysterious McDonald’s Instagram Post: What’s Behind the Cryptic Message?
The Rumor Mill is Alive and Well
The McDonald’s rumor mill is alive and well thanks to a mysterious Instagram post by the Chicago-based burger chain. The post, which features a brief animated video, has sparked a frenzy of speculation among fans and enthusiasts.
The Video and Its Clues
The video, which lasts for around six seconds, features a lavender-colored animation with a friendly-looking smiley face and the date "11/18" in the caption. The animation shows a bite taken out of a McDonald’s hash brown, a brown coffee cup with a lid that says "hot contents," and a pink hand grabbing the cup out of the way. Once the cup is removed, a residue ring is left in the shape of the same smiley-face, but with one eye on the outside of the face.
The Song and Its Lyrics
The video is accompanied by a song, which Instagram identifies as "McDonald’s original audio." Some of the lyrics in the song appear to say "waking up beside you." The song has led some fans to speculate about the meaning behind the post.
Speculation and Theories
The post has sparked a range of theories and speculations among fans. Some believe that the post could signal the return of all-day breakfast, which McDonald’s ended in 2020. Others think that the post could be a collaboration between McDonald’s and one of two cult-favorite brands: Smiling Friends, a fan-favorite animated show on Adult Swim, or The Doodles, an animated universe with hand-drawn characters and generative avatars.
The Doodles’ Involvement
Making matters more suspicious, The Doodles even weighed in the comment section, saying "gm" — internet shorthand for "good morning." Julian Holguin, The Doodles CEO, also appeared to have shared the teased video onto his Instagram page.
McDonald’s Response
McDonald’s did not immediately respond to NBC Chicago’s request for comment regarding the post.
Conclusion
The mysterious Instagram post has sparked a frenzy of speculation among fans and enthusiasts. While the meaning behind the post remains unclear, it’s clear that McDonald’s is trying to generate buzz and excitement around its brand.
FAQs
Q: What is the meaning behind the McDonald’s Instagram post?
A: The meaning behind the post is unclear, but it has sparked a range of theories and speculations among fans.
Q: Could the post signal the return of all-day breakfast?
A: Some fans believe that the post could signal the return of all-day breakfast, which McDonald’s ended in 2020.
Q: Is McDonald’s collaborating with The Doodles or Smiling Friends?
A: The post has sparked speculation about a potential collaboration between McDonald’s and one of these two cult-favorite brands.
Q: Has McDonald’s responded to the speculation?
A: McDonald’s did not immediately respond to NBC Chicago’s request for comment regarding the post.
