If you’ve come across the Grime Shake trend on TikTok then you might have some questions about whether the drink really does make you sick.
Mcdonald’s is celebrating Grimace’s 51st birthday this June. The beloved purple character’s Birthday Meal was supposed to encourage nostalgic customers back to the Golden Arches, it has drawn in a younger generation thanks to a new TikTok trend. Let’s take a look at why some netizens are under the impression the purple shake could make you sick.
What is the Grimace Shake trend?
This new trend sees people trying the Grimace Shake and subsequently collapsing to the floor with the drink poured onto them. It is intended to look like a part of a crime scene, with the drink tester having been taken out by trying the shake. Some users have made it look like they’ve been sick after testing the drink, but this is all part of the wider joke.
It has even been jokingly dubbed “grimes scene,” a play on the word ‘crime’.
Others have been testing the drink and then engaging in out-of-the-usual behavior. People have been climbing trees in the middle of the night, joking that the Grimace Shake made them do it.
Does the Grimace Shake make you sick or can it actually kill you?
No, the Grimace Shake doesn’t really make you sick and it certainly won’t kill you. This trend implies that the drink can take you out or make you behave strangely, but it is a prank. Despite what the impressive acting performances TikTok creators are pulling off, they are merely flexing their skills. No one has actually been killed by the drink.
Given its bright purple hue, there have been concerns about what is actually in the Grimace Shake. But the drink is just a vanilla soft serve flavored with subtle berries. The flavor is reportedly described by McDonald’s as “inspired by Grimace’s iconic color and sweetness.” Sounds to us like it’s not going to cause any harm, despite what TikTok might lead you to believe.
Can you order the Grimace Shake by itself?
As the trend continues to gain popularity online, some are hoping that they’ll be able to get their hands on a Grime Birthday Shake without purchasing a whole meal.
The full meal includes the choice of a Big Mac or 10-piece Chicken McNuggets. This is accompanied by a side of medium fries and a medium Grimace Birthday Shake.
The shake cannot be ordered on its own in the app but it reportedly can be ordered individually at the actual restaurant.
The Grimace Shake is only available for a limited time and while stocks last. The celebratory meal wraps up for good on June 29 meaning you have just days to buy a Grimace Shake.
