Yesterday, McDonald's added a new burger to its menu. It made a return after a year off the menu, and was met with a severely divided response.
According to McDonald's, the McSpicy is "a spicy chicken breast fillet topped with crunchy cool lettuce and mayo between toasted sesame seed bun." With a description like that, you'd expect the McSpicy to be a little bit, well, spicy. But the burger has left many shoppers feeling 'conned', as they don't think the burger is hot at all.
Fans of the fast food giant have taken to social media to slam the burger, and they're not holding back.
@rivaandco said: "The McSpicy definitely had heat to it, more so than other Mcdonalds burgers, but as someone who dashes handfuls of pepper into their every meal -- meals as mundane as an omelette -- theyre simply just gonna have to do better loool." @theashrb said: "Why do McDonalds call it a “McSpicy” burger when I can’t taste any spice??"
@ryanpar65209249 tweeted: "Got 1 today definitely needs to be hotter." @StreetJewelsCo said: "Change the sauce, make it something hot or it’s not worth being in the menu as a McSpicy."
@merl said: "Oh god not this again… ifykyk." @JordoMackay complained: "Not spicy enough."
@Rapta479 slammed: "McSpicy is awful." On Facebook, Ben Mills said: "It should be called the Mcnotspicyatall." Ethan Wrennall slammed: "About as spicy as an ice cube."
Jordan Bedford moaned: "Not spicy enough." Laura Taylor said: "Hardly spicy at all." The McSpicy does, however, have its fans. Chris Bleathman praised: "Please keep this. Absolutely gorgeous and those Garlic cheese bites."
John Garvey said: "Stop giving us it then taking it away!!!! Just keep it on the menu it's the best thing on it." Didi Wang pleaded: "Please please make the McSpicy stay."
A McDonald's spokesperson told Manchester Evening News: "We know that spice is subjective - customers with mouths of steel might think it only has a little kick, whilst others might be clamouring for a glass of milk. We’re confident regardless of your spice tolerance levels, the McSpicy is a delicious addition to the menu which customers love, and encourage everyone to join the #McSpicyDebate."
