EPISODE · Mar 12, 2026 · 26 MIN
The McDonald’s CEO Burger Video Is Painfully Awkward
from Wilko and Courts · host Wilko and Courts
In this episode of the Wilko & Courts podcast, we break down the viral McDonald’s CEO burger video that has the internet cringing.McDonald’s global CEO Chris Kempczinski recently appeared in a promotional video trying the new McDonald’s burger — but viewers quickly noticed something felt… off. From the awkward bite to the uncomfortable energy, the clip has gone viral for all the wrong reasons.We discuss:• Why the McDonald’s CEO video feels so strange• The internet’s reaction to the viral burger clip• Why corporate social media keeps trying to be “relatable”• Whether CEOs should even be doing marketing like this• And how other fast food brands responded onlineIf you’ve seen the McDonald’s CEO burger video, you already know why people are talking about it.Welcome to Wilko & Courts, where we unpack the weirdest moments in pop culture, the internet, and the news.00:00 Intro01:40 The McDonald’s CEO Burger Video04:20 Who Is The McDonald’s CEO?06:15 Watching The Viral Clip09:30 Why The Internet Is Cringing13:40 Corporate “Relatable” Marketing17:20 Fast Food Brands Respond20:30 Social Media Reactions23:45 Final Thoughts#McDonalds#McDonaldsCEO#ViralVideo#InternetCulture#CorporateCringe
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