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I Tried Every Viral Fast Food Menu Item In America

Joshua Weissman

5M views 2 years ago

Warm-up Questions

From the title, what do you think “viral fast food menu item” means?
Which fast food restaurants do you expect will appear in this video? Why?
Do you think the video will find one “best” item, or will most items be disappointing?

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I Tried Every Viral Fast Food Menu Item In America

Introduction + first items (Wienerschnitzel, Whataburger, Burger King, Popeye’s) (00:00 – 03:55)

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1. What is the main goal of the video?

To compare fast food prices across states
To taste-test viral/limited fast food items and find the best one
To cook homemade versions of fast food
To interview fast food employees

2. Why does the speaker criticize the first burrito?

The cheese isn’t melted and the fries are soft/goopy
It has too much lettuce and tomato
It is served with the wrong drink
It is too sweet and tastes like dessert

3. What does the speaker say about Burger King mozzarella fries?

They taste identical to regular fries
They have a good crisp-to-cheese ratio and should stay on the menu
They are not crispy because the box traps steam
They are too oily and should be removed

I Tried Every Viral Fast Food Menu Item In America

Sonic to Jollibee (fries, Cheez-It, saucy nuggets, sandwiches, poppers, burgers, shrimp) (03:55 – 14:15)

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1. Why does the speaker think the Big Cheez-It Crunchwrap is disappointing?

It has no meat inside
It is served cold every time
It is too spicy to eat
The Cheez-It is soggy and doesn’t add much flavor or crunch

2. What rating does the speaker give Wendy’s Saucy nugs?

S tier
C tier
F tier
A tier

3. What makes Chick-fil-A’s maple pepper bacon sandwich stand out to the speaker?

It is the only item with fries included
It tastes almost identical to the regular sandwich
The chicken is juicy, the bun is toasted, and the cheese is melted
It is the cheapest item in the video

I Tried Every Viral Fast Food Menu Item In America

Later stops + final winner (Arby’s, Culver’s, Church’s, Shake Shack, CosMc’s, conclusion) (14:15 – 22:18)

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1. Why is Dunkin’ “disqualified”?

The prices were too high
They refused to take an order
Their coffee machine was broken
They didn’t have the advertised watermelon donut

2. Which Shake Shack item gets an S tier?

Pretzel Pub burger
Apple pie poppers
Carolina barbecue burger with fried pickles
Mozzarella fries

3. Which item is chosen as the overall winner at the end?

Chick-fil-A’s maple pepper bacon sandwich
CosMc’s spicy jalapeño sausage thing
Shake Shack’s Carolina barbecue burger with fried pickles
Burger King mozzarella fries

I Tried Every Viral Fast Food Menu Item In America

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1. What does the speaker suggest is one common strategy companies use to create “new” menu items?

They stop selling classic items completely
They only sell items online
They use ingredients they already have in-house
They hire celebrity chefs for every item

2. Which idea is repeated positively in the video?

Only desserts can go viral
Small tweaks to a classic can elevate the product
Fast food should never innovate
The best items are always the most expensive

3. What pattern best describes many of the speaker’s ratings?

All chicken items are rated F
All items from burger places are S tier
Items with weak or unnecessary changes are rated low, while well-executed flavors/texture get high scores
The speaker never likes anything limited-time

Discussion Questions

Discuss the ideas from this video

I Tried Every Viral Fast Food Menu Item In America

In your opinion, should fast food restaurants focus on “innovation” or on doing a few classic items really well? Why?
Which matters more to you when trying a new menu item: flavor, texture (crispiness/juiciness), or novelty? Explain.
The speaker often mentions “small changes” and “technique.” Can you think of a small change that could improve a common food item?
Do viral menu items influence what you buy, or do you ignore trends? Give an example from your experience.