Fast-food enthusiasts across the globe have been sent into a spin after an Australian influencer revealed a remarkably simple yet little-known hack for securing a gigantic soft-serve ice cream for barely more than a pound.
The Viral Moment That Started It All
Fashion influencer and content creator Brittney Saunders made the delicious discovery during a casual drive-thru run with her partner. In a now-viral video, she can be heard asking a staff member a straightforward question: "Am I able to order two soft serves in one cone?" Her partner's mortified reaction was palpable, but the result was nothing short of spectacular.
Moments later, she was handed an epic, towering treat featuring an impressive eight swirls of soft-serve ice cream piled into a single cone. A delighted Brittney laughed in the clip, stating, "My partner is so embarrassed that I ordered that. I'm so happy about this."
Social Media Erupts With Praise and Confessions
The video quickly amassed thousands of views and comments as amazed Aussies flooded the replies. Many praised the "genius" hack, confessing they had never realised such a request was possible. One astonished viewer, who claimed to have worked at McDonald's, wrote, "All my years working at McDonald's I never had someone ask this - your brain is on another level."
Others joined in the fun, with one person joking it was "Free will at its finest." The revelation even prompted former fast-food workers to share their secrets. One admitted, "When I worked at Macca's I'd stack the swirls and giggle when I passed it through the window. Customers were always so impressed."
Will This Spark a Permanent Menu Change?
The hack works at both McDonald's and Hungry Jack's (the Australian franchise of Burger King), costing just a little over a dollar (approximately £1). The response has been so overwhelming that many are calling for the chains to introduce a official large option. "Honestly they just need to make a large option! I'm too embarrassed to ask, but a normal is never enough," commented one follower.
While it remains to be seen if the double soft-serve cone will become a permanent menu item, the trend is clearly catching on. For now, Brits with a sweet tooth need only be bold at the drive-thru window, ask politely for "two soft serves in one cone", and hope the server is feeling generous with their swirl technique.
