The McDonald's CEO went viral for his taste test ... and fast food CEOs want in on the joke.

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Why it worked

The video leverages a trending topic by aggregating multiple high-profile figures participating in the same meme, creating a sense of community and humor around a competitive industry.

Summary

This video is a compilation of various fast-food CEOs participating in a viral trend where they taste-test their own burgers. It highlights the humorous and competitive nature of the fast-food industry as executives from different chains join in on the joke.

Structure

1Introduction to the viral CEO taste-test trend
2McDonald's CEO taste test
3A&W CEO taste test
4Wendy's CEO taste test
5Burger King CEO taste test

Product placement

McDonald's, Wendy's, A&W, and Burger King are all featured as the subjects of the taste tests.

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THE MCDONALD'S CEO WENT VIRAL FOR HIS TASTE TEST ... AND FAST FOOD CEOS WANT IN ON THE JOKE.

Transcript

The McDonald's CEO went viral for his taste test ... and fast food CEOs want in on the joke. I love this product. It is so good. I'm going to do a tasting right now, but I'm going to eat this for my lunch, just so you know. So, we love this burger product. Which most people call a burger. Of course, we're starting with our Wendy's square patty, fresh never frozen beef. Absolutely nothing better. I'm going to do a tasting right now, but this is actually my lunch. Of course, you got to have a frosty with a burger. Is this set up today? Oh wait, our machines are always working. That is so good. Only one thing missing. A napkin.