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McDonald's enthusiasts are up in arms after TikTok user Melek shared a video peeling the batter off chicken nuggets using scissors. The unconventional hack sparked widespread outrage online, with many fans defending the integrity of the beloved fast-food item while others admitted to similar habits.
TikTok User Shocks McDonald's Fans by Removing Nugget Batter in Viral ‘Epic Hack’ Video
The user, Melek, posted a video called an "epic hack," in which she meticulously removed all the batter from a McDonald's chicken nugget. Using scissors, she carefully cut around the crispy exterior before peeling off the seasoned coating, leaving only the chicken behind.
Melek's TikTok channel, which has garnered over 10 million likes and a sizable following, is filled with similarly odd content designed to provoke viewers. From cutting McDonald’s burgers in half with scissors to carving random shapes into garlic bread, her antics have drawn attention for their strangeness, often eliciting solid reactions.
McDonald's Fans Defend Nuggets After TikTok Hack Sparks Outrage and Humorous Reactions Online
According to Irish Star, this particular nugget "hack" sparked intense reactions online, with many viewers flooding the comments section to defend the integrity of the beloved fast-food item. One frustrated commenter exclaimed, "You just ruined the whole chicken nugget," while another passionately declared, "Don't mess with my chicken NUGGYS. THAT'S NOT EVEN CHICKEN NUGGYS ANYMORE."
Some comments took a more humorous approach, with one user creatively cursing, "I hope both sides of your pillow are warm," and another admitting, "My anger issues have been shown today after watching this video." Despite the widespread outrage, a few others admitted to engaging in similar habits. "I do this except I just bite it off and eat the skin as I go, then I eat the chicken," shared one viewer. Another commented, "I always peel the breading off and eat it then dip the chicken in sauce. Everyone [in the restaurant] looks at me like a weirdo."
Interestingly, not all reactions were adverse. One person confessed, "I've been doing this since I was four years old. My mum [would] yell at me saying I'm wasting food." While Melek’s method of consuming nuggets may be unconventional, it certainly succeeded in stirring up conversation and emotions across the internet.
