McDonald’s Big Mac ‘pickle burger’ stirs online debate and Maccas response

A Big Mac drowned in pickles has revived the age-old debate about whether the topping goes on a burger. VOTE IN OUR POLL>>

The Golden Arches outside the McDonald’s fast-food restaurant in Ingham. Picture: Cameron Bates

A McDonald’s Big Mac drowned in pickles by an overenthusiastic employee has created a dill-emma among North Queensland fans of the fast-food burger.

Two pictures of what was described as a ‘pickle burger’ from McDonald’s Ingham was shared by Ava-Leigh Johnston on a community social-media page on Wednesday.

Ms Johnston explained that she did not request “extra anything” with her Big Mac, expressing her dissatisfaction with the $11.35 burger with a sad emoji.

The post received a number of reactions and comments, with a number expressing jealousy.

Commenters said it was the “perfect” pickle-to-burger ratio, “the mistake we dream of”, “a glorious sight to behold” and a “dream burger”.

“Here I am, praying nightly for this exact ‘problem’, Kara King Rapetti said, “Blessed be the pickle gods!”

Facebook user Ava-Leigh Johnston posted a picture of the Big Mac she ordered from the McDonald’s fast-food restaurant in Ingham. Ms Johnston was not impressed with what one social-media user said was a ‘pickle burger’. Picture: Supplied

Facebook user Ava-Leigh Johnston posted a picture of the Big Mac she ordered from the McDonald’s fast-food restaurant in Ingham. Ms Johnston was not impressed with what one social-media user said was a ‘pickle burger’. Picture: Supplied

Others, however, agreed with Ms Johnston, with one simply stating “Eeeewwwww”.

The post also reignited the age-old debate about whether the topping is appropriate for a burger.

Posters overall were favour of pickles two to one, although those against had strong opinions.

Tammie Cremen described the topping as the “most disgusting thing ever!”

McDonald’s Australia also stepped to express its “love of our iconic Macca’s pickles”.

The fast-food giant said millions of its Aussie customers were #teampickle and #teamextrapickle for that “special zing they bring to your go-to Macca’s favourites”.

“We’re also here for our customers on #teamnopickle and always offer the choice to customise burger ingredients to achieve your own craveable taste,” a spokesperson said.

“Maybe it’s an extra slice of cheese, an extra serve of onions or another dollop of ketchup – the choice is yours!”

McDonald’s said its pickles were 100 per cent Aussie grown and produced “by one pickle-loving family”.

“Ben Parle is a third-generation pickle farmer from Griffith, and his family has been the sole supplier of our iconic pickles for 35 years!”

Asked what Ben ordered when he visited Macca’s, the spokesperson said “Definitely a Big Mac with extra pickles!”

Originally published as McDonald’s Big Mac ‘pickle burger’ stirs online debate and Maccas response