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# French Fry Milkshake Dips
McDonald's UK Suggests Combining Fries and Milkshakes in an Unusual Way

By Laura McQuarrie | Published 2016-11-05 | Lifestyle
Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/fries-and-milkshakes
References: [cosmopolitan](http://www.cosmopolitan.co.uk/entertainment/news/a46464/mcdonalds-suggested-dunking-fries-in-milkshake-outrage/) & [facebook](https://www.facebook.com/McDonaldsUK/photos/a.250400048316460.59969.209644529058679/1198893840133738/?type=3&theater)

[McDonald's UK](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/three-dessert-items) recently posted an idea to [Facebook](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/lexi-ai) about fries and milkshakes that has fans of the franchise talking.

While fries and milkshakes are often found in close proximity to one another on a fast food tray, McDonald's UK suggested bringing them closer together by asking: "What’s your favourite flavour to dunk your fries in? Tell us with a reaction button!" The image posted with the question features several Facebook Reaction buttons, including a thumbs up, a heart, a laughing face and one that appears rather shocked.

Some social media users have been vocal about expressing how outrageous they think the idea is, others have noted: "I am so glad I have found others that do this. Chocolate every time." No matter which way Facebook users sided, the fries and milkshakes post has received tons of attention.

## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter)

- Score: 4.2/10
- Popularity: 56% | Activity: 61% | Freshness: 8%
- Audience gender: 50% men, 50% women
- Primary generations: Gen Z, Millennial, Gen X
- Top markets: Europe

## Categories

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## Key Themes

### Why This Trend Is Growing

- **Fast Food Mashups:** Opportunity for fast food chains to experiment with unconventional flavor combinations to attract more customers.
- **Social Media Marketing:** Promotional campaigns on social media could be a way for fast food chains to generate buzz around new products.
- **Creative Menu Development:** Innovative menu items and pairings have the potential to increase sales and create unique brand identities for fast food chains.

### Industries Being Reshaped

- **Fast Food:** McDonald's and other fast food chains can capitalize on unique food pairings to differentiate themselves from competitors and increase revenue.
- **Social Media:** Marketing and advertising agencies could benefit from helping fast food chains develop and promote attention-grabbing social media campaigns.
- **Food and Beverage:** Innovation in fast food menu development can inspire new flavor and ingredient combinations in the broader food and beverage industry.

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