A McDonald’s customer named Joanna (@joanna_10milli) on TikTok has gone viral after a frustrating experience with her breakfast order. Her video, which has gained over 37,500 views, shows her disbelief over the portion size of a side of bacon she ordered for $1.99.
Joanna starts the clip with a clear message to McDonald’s: “I’m gonna need answers immediately.”
In the video, she opens a small box to reveal just two thin slices of bacon. “Really, McDonald’s? $1.99 for this?” she asks, showing her viewers the underwhelming portion.
Clearly frustrated, she adds, “Imma need you to respond to this video,” tagging McDonald’s and calling the situation “shocking” and “outrageous.”
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Others Share Their Disappointment!
Joanna isn’t the only one feeling let down by McDonald’s lately. In the comments section, several TikTok users chimed in with their own stories of receiving less than what they expected.
One person shared, “I ordered pickles for my Filet-O-Fish, and they gave me two pickles for $0.99.” Another added, “I got one piece of sausage for $2.49.” Others mentioned paying $1 just for a slice of cheese.
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Is Shrinkflation to Blame?
This incident could be yet another example of “shrinkflation,” a sneaky form of inflation where the size or portion of a product gets smaller, but the price stays the same or even increases. It’s a common tactic to maintain profit margins without raising prices too noticeably.
@joanna_10milli $1.99 🥓👎 @McDonald’s This is shocking & outrageous! #mcdonalds #mcdonaldsbacon #mcdonaldscollectorscups #mcdonaldshacks #mcdonaldssecrets #mcdonaldsexplain ♬ original sound – Joanna | Talks, Tips, & Trips
Earlier this year, customers coined the term “McFlation” after McDonald’s increased prices on popular items like the chicken sandwich and hash browns, which now cost $8 and $3, respectively.
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The Big Mac Shrinkage Debate
Shrinkflation concerns don’t stop at breakfast. TikTokers have also called out McDonald’s for making the Big Mac patties smaller. In a viral video, a user named Big Lee (@mookey54_) pointed out how thin the beef patties have become, joking, “You can see through this!”
Even McDonald’s customers in Australia voiced similar complaints, leading the company to release a statement denying any size changes to their burgers. McDonald’s insisted they’re still committed to delivering “great quality, great value” food.
While McDonald’s has yet to respond to Joanna’s video, it seems shrinkflation and shrinking portions are hot topics for fast-food fans everywhere.