McDonald's Newest Sandwich - The MacBeth: A Comedic Fast Food Twist on Shakespeare

McDonald's has just unveiled its latest sandwich, and it's turning heads for more reasons than one. Aptly named "The MacBeth," this new addition to the menu is a clever homage to Shakespeare’s classic play. The ad for this sandwich, featuring the talents of Ross and Brennan from Dropout.tv, has quickly gone viral for its witty and theatrical presentation.

The ad opens with a dramatic monologue: "Do ye work up an appetite, unseeming the foes of your liege lord from the knave to the chaps? When the dawn breaks, how shall ye break your fast?" The answer is, of course, The MacBeth, a sandwich crafted with meat from a cow that trusted the butcher with its very life. This beefy delight is served on a bun with pickles and a super special sauce, making it a meal you shall wish to enjoy "tomorrow and tomorrow and tomorrow."

The video has sparked a flurry of reactions online. One user commented, "One Scottish play please," while another quipped, "Will all great Neptune’s oceans wash this special sauce clean from my hands?" The humor continues with another comment noting, "The play begins with a cashier, a fry cook, and a drive-thru manager; 'when shall we three meet again? In thunder, lightning, or in rain? When the hurlyburly's done; when the day shift's lost or won.'"

Ross and Brennan have a knack for transforming a simple prompt into an elaborate universe, much to the delight of their fans. One viewer remarked, "Ross and Brennan both have a way of taking a prompt and turning it into an entire universe (with detailed backstory) in seconds that I will always be thrilled by - watching dropout.tv y'all - superb content."

Despite the overwhelming positive response, some users couldn't help but critique the finer details. "Oh no, they've infiltrated production levels now. Someone on the crew cannot spell 'liege' and wrote 'league' instead," one viewer pointed out.

The ad has not only entertained but also inspired a wave of Shakespearean puns. "I'd MacDuff that," joked one user, while another mused, "Who'd have thought the old cow would have so much ketchup on him?" One particularly creative comment asked, "Does it become a MacBed if I get it delivered at home?"

For those unfamiliar with the reference, there was even a modernization of the Scottish play set in a 1970s fast food restaurant, adding another layer of intrigue to the ad. This clever marketing move by McDonald's has not only promoted a new sandwich but also brought a touch of literary flair to the fast food world.

So, if you're in the mood for a meal with a side of Shakespearean drama, head to McDonald's and try The MacBeth. "Ba-da-ba-ba-ba! I love it!"