Grimace Shake: So Viral It's Kinda Creepy (But Seriously, Did You Try It?)

Okay, McDonald's, we gotta talk about the Grimace Shake. Did you expect it to blow up on TikTok like this?

Because, well, it did ... but not exactly in the way you might have planned.

Instead of thirsty millennials lining up for endless purple goodness (because, let's be real, the aesthetic is on point), teens are downing the shake and then ... dramatically dying on camera.

@guaquamolininjabenis He will be grim-missed #grimaceshake #mcdonalds #trending ♬ Grimacing Sounds - Jon & Eli

Like, full-on commitment with spilled shakes and fake convulsions.

Apparently, Grimace (who apparently has a birthday – turns out he's 52, happy belated Grimace!) is the culprit behind these supposed poisonings. ☠️

Look, we appreciate the creativity, but maybe next time, McDonald's can avoid the whole "accidental murder by milkshake" vibe.

From Milkshake Menace to Mysterious Purple Potion: The Curious Case of Grimace

Speaking of Grimace, did you know he used to be ... well ... evil?

Turns out, the OG Grimace was a four-armed, milkshake-stealing menace in the 70s! Thankfully, ad execs realized this might scar some kiddos for life and gave Grimace a makeover. (Maybe they should've consulted the TikTok teens for some marketing tips, though!)

So, the real question: Did YOU try the Grimace Shake? (Asking for a friend...and maybe a side of fries to chase away the existential dread of watching teens fake their demise on social media.)