A McDonald's customer's fries order hack has stunned TikTok users, with one commenter declaring it was "genius."
In the TikTok post, shared online last week, channel @healthyjunkfood uploaded a video where a man switched up his fries order which earned praise online.
As the clip started the customer told McDonald's staff he wanted a large fries order, but that he wanted it in a large cup—which would usually be home to a soda, rather than the salted potato treats.
The order turned into a spectacle of sorts, as staff members showed up to see why the customer would make such an unusual request.
Fortunately, their questions were answered quickly when the customer took the cup of fries out of the paper bag and put it in his car's cup holder.
The cup fits snuggly inside the holder, meaning the customer could have a little snack as he drives.
In the video, the customer could be heard saying to the staff: "It's a good idea right. You just go like that and put it right in the cup holder."
Since being uploaded onto the social media platform last week, the post has been viewed more than 5.9 million times.
Many of those who commented on the post also revealed they had been left impressed and several queried why they had not tried it before.
One TikTok user said: "How in my 30 years on this Earth eating fast food have I never tried this?"
Another added: "See, this is why I love ya 'cause I never would have thought to do that until this video."
While a third person simply posted: "This is genius, needs to be a thing."
But there were some who, while impressed with what they had seen, admitted they would never try out the hack.
One commenter said: "My anxiety would never allow, apparently the whole store comes to see the spectacle."
As reported by the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, anything that takes your attention away from driving can be a distraction.
It added: "Sending a text message, talking on a cell phone, using a navigation system, and eating while driving are a few examples of distracted driving.
"Any of these distractions can endanger you, your passengers, and others on the road."
Newsweek has contacted @healthyjunkfood for comment.
According to a 2022 survey by the American Customer Satisfaction Index, Chick-fil-A topped the list of fast food restaurant customer satisfaction for the eighth year in a row with a score of 83.
Meanwhile, McDonald's remained at the bottom of the list with a score of 68. But customers said they still prefer sit-down dining over fast food, especially when it comes to food quality and order accuracy.
Despite its low customer score, McDonald's hacks rack up millions of views on social media platforms.
Last year, TikTok user Orlando Johnson shared a hack where he managed to get free refills on French fries.
In the video that was viewed millions of times, Johnson filmed one of his friends going up to the counter to request a refill of his fries.
To Johnson's amazement, a member of staff did exactly that with his friend visibly delighted that they managed to take their new fries to the table.
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