Man Orders McDonald's Burger With "Everything Removed," Gets Empty Box With $19.81 Bill

In an unusual and amusing turn of events, a man from Kentucky made headlines for his unique McDonald's order that left social media users both entertained and bewildered. 

The incident began when Greg, an X (formerly Twitter) user, decided to order a triple cheeseburger from McDonald's with every ingredient removed. 

This unconventional request led to a series of surprising outcomes and a viral social media post.

Greg's order, placed through DoorDash, specified a triple cheeseburger with no ketchup, no pickles, no diced onions, no mustard, no beef patty, no bun, no cheese, and no salt. 

The detailed instructions effectively meant that he was asking for an empty box. 

Greg's bill for this peculiar order totaled nearly $20, which included an $11 tip for the delivery driver.

After placing his order, Greg received a message from his DoorDash delivery partner, Dan, who confirmed that the request would result in an empty box. 

Dan humorously checked with Greg to make sure this was acceptable, to which Greg confirmed with a "Perfect, thank you."

The anticipation built up as Greg awaited his delivery. When it arrived, he documented the moment on X with a follow-up post. 

"The goods have arrived and thank goodness they sealed it so Dan didn't steal my meal," he joked. However, upon opening the package, Greg was met with an unexpected twist.

Instead of receiving an empty box that matched his order, Greg found a McCrispy box inside the delivery bag. 

This led to further confusion and amusement, as he had ordered a "freaking triple burger," not a McCrispy. 

Despite the unusual request, McDonald's still managed to mix up his order, sending the wrong empty box.

Social Media Reactions

Greg's posts quickly went viral, amassing over 52 million views. Social media users were quick to join in the fun, with comments ranging from confusion to humor. 

One user remarked, "$19.81 for air," while another suggested, "You need help my friend." 

Others found the situation hilarious, with one person commenting, "A quite literally a nothingburger," and another noting the "legendary" $11 tip for an empty box.

Despite the humorous nature of the incident, Greg did not let it slide without leaving feedback. 

He posted a poor review for the McDonald's outlet on the food delivery app, expressing his frustration over the mix-up. 

He also informed Dan, the delivery driver, about the error, although he clarified that it wasn't Dan's fault.

While the thread provided plenty of entertainment, it also sparked some serious discussions. 

One user pointed out the waste generated by the packaging and the carbon emissions involved in delivering an empty box. 

"Packaging waste and pointless carbon emissions for some likes," the user commented, highlighting a more significant issue amid the laughter.

Greg's experience quickly became one of the most entertaining threads of the year, with users engaging and sharing their thoughts. 

The incident serves as a reminder of the quirks of customer service and the potential for even the simplest orders to go hilariously awry. 

In the end, Greg's unique order and the subsequent social media posts provided a much-needed moment of levity and highlighted the unpredictable nature of food delivery services. 

As for McDonald's, this might serve as a quirky footnote in their customer service history.