Outrage sweeps Australia as Milo McFlurry takes an unexpected twist
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Many love their McFlurry treats from McDonald's—particularly the ones with additional toppings such as flakes and hot fudge sauce that make them extra delicious.
After all, the ability to customise a McFlurry makes it all the more enjoyable.
A wave of excitement has washed over Aussie fast-food lovers as McDonald's released the much-loved Milo McFlurry last week.
The $4 treat made with vanilla ice cream blended with Milo is available in restaurants all around the country. An unofficial poster released in August suggested that the treat will be available from the 27th of September to the 7th of November.
Users on social media were quick to share their thoughts on the dessert, with one saying: 'I had it, and it’s good!'
One social media user named Russ went as far as saying that the newly-released dessert is 'Australian culture' and that it 'is the greatest dessert to exist in our lifetime'.
However, disappointment came soon after he discovered that McDonald’s had stopped allowing 'add-ons' to the recently released Milo McFlurry.
In an expletive-ridden video, he accused the company of ruining 'the best dessert we have ever had' and accused them of attacking Australian identity.
'Milo McFlurry, customise ingredients, nothing,' he said.
'All you can do is remove the milo and have a f****ng plain one. I thought this was a glitch. Went through the drive-through, [but] couldn’t add anything. They actually put the hot fudge in a cup, separate, I had to scoop it in.'
The video was an instant hit with more than 428,000 views, and fellow Aussies have been quick to agree with Russ' comments and voiced their outrage.
'This is a bl***y outrage, let’s take this straight to the prime minister!' One wrote.
McDonald's employees have also come forward to express their disappointment and revealed the real reason why the fast-food giant has taken this route—which surprisingly does not affect other non-Milo McFlurries, such as the classic Oreo option.
It turns out that the prohibition was enforced by Milo's manufacturer, Nestle, for a very strict rule stating that customers must not be allowed to make any customisations to the Milo McFlurry.
'I work at McDonald’s look, we hate it too,' one employee said.
'Us employees can’t even add for ourselves. Nestle gave us the rules about it,' the employee added.
While another employee said: 'As a McDonald’s trainer, we have been told by regional managers that we cannot add extra milo because of Nestle’s nutrition rules.'
Russ was not convinced that Milo was a health product.
'Milo’s not a health food,' he claimed.
'This is un-Australian, by the way, they’re trying to control us. They’re ruining the best dessert we have ever had.'
You can watch Russ’s full video below. However, do note that this video contains strong language. Viewer discretion is advised:
Source: TikTok/@russ.eats.
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After all, the ability to customise a McFlurry makes it all the more enjoyable.
A wave of excitement has washed over Aussie fast-food lovers as McDonald's released the much-loved Milo McFlurry last week.
The $4 treat made with vanilla ice cream blended with Milo is available in restaurants all around the country. An unofficial poster released in August suggested that the treat will be available from the 27th of September to the 7th of November.
Users on social media were quick to share their thoughts on the dessert, with one saying: 'I had it, and it’s good!'
One social media user named Russ went as far as saying that the newly-released dessert is 'Australian culture' and that it 'is the greatest dessert to exist in our lifetime'.
Social media user Russ expressed his disappointment over the new Milo McFlurry. Image source: TikTok/@russ.eats.
However, disappointment came soon after he discovered that McDonald’s had stopped allowing 'add-ons' to the recently released Milo McFlurry.
In an expletive-ridden video, he accused the company of ruining 'the best dessert we have ever had' and accused them of attacking Australian identity.
'Milo McFlurry, customise ingredients, nothing,' he said.
'All you can do is remove the milo and have a f****ng plain one. I thought this was a glitch. Went through the drive-through, [but] couldn’t add anything. They actually put the hot fudge in a cup, separate, I had to scoop it in.'
The video was an instant hit with more than 428,000 views, and fellow Aussies have been quick to agree with Russ' comments and voiced their outrage.
'This is a bl***y outrage, let’s take this straight to the prime minister!' One wrote.
McDonald's employees have also come forward to express their disappointment and revealed the real reason why the fast-food giant has taken this route—which surprisingly does not affect other non-Milo McFlurries, such as the classic Oreo option.
It turns out that the prohibition was enforced by Milo's manufacturer, Nestle, for a very strict rule stating that customers must not be allowed to make any customisations to the Milo McFlurry.
'I work at McDonald’s look, we hate it too,' one employee said.
'Us employees can’t even add for ourselves. Nestle gave us the rules about it,' the employee added.
While another employee said: 'As a McDonald’s trainer, we have been told by regional managers that we cannot add extra milo because of Nestle’s nutrition rules.'
Russ was not convinced that Milo was a health product.
'Milo’s not a health food,' he claimed.
'This is un-Australian, by the way, they’re trying to control us. They’re ruining the best dessert we have ever had.'
You can watch Russ’s full video below. However, do note that this video contains strong language. Viewer discretion is advised:
Source: TikTok/@russ.eats.
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