Fans of McDonald’s famous McFlurry are taking to social media with one burning question: What happened to the flurrying of the McFlurry?
Toppings like Oreos and M&M’s, once evenly blended into the soft-serve ice cream, now often sit untouched on top — more “McTopping” than McFlurry, some say.
A quick online search reveals Reddit threads titled “Erm, is McDonald’s not mixing McFlurries anymore?”, Facebook forums asking “McDonald’s workers, what happened to the McFlurry?”, and TikToks exploring “Why McDonald’s Changed McFlurrys and Their Mixing Method.”
Many speculate the change is tied to the phasing out of the oversized plastic spoon, which doubled as a mixing tool. Without it, the blending process appears to have been abandoned at some locations.
Even Google AI weighs in:
“While some locations still mix, many customers are receiving unmixed McFlurries with toppings simply placed on top, leading to disappointment and a perception that it’s an expensive sundae rather than a blended dessert.”
We reached out to McDonald’s for comment.
Could they explain the lack of flurrying?
Despite multiple requests, no official response has been provided.
Still, the McFlurry remains a fan favorite. This past summer, it celebrated its 30th anniversary with the release of nostalgic flavors like the S’mores McFlurry.
The treat was invented by Canadian franchisee Ron McLellan, who first introduced it in his store. A tribute page shows a photo of a thoroughly mixed McFlurry — just as fans remember it.
From its humble beginnings in Canada, the McFlurry is now served in nearly 100 countries around the world.
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