Why is the mcflurry spoon shaped like that

It's all part of a larger promotion of that flavor, which happened on May 3. To get the free dessert, you have to download the McDonald's app and then scan the offer code at checkout — no purchase necessary. Food and Wine pressed the fast-food chain to explain why they don't just make the spoon also function as a straw already. Apparently it's something the company considered but decided was too risky. Thank you so much for this hack, marzpire! Enter your email address. Global Banner: Recipe Contest Submit your family's favorite Thanksgiving side for a chance to win prizes and have your recipe featured!

Share Tweet Pin. Fans of the tasty concoction have taken to Twitter many times over the years to ask questions about the strangely hollow and uncannily straw-like spoon — which, upon further investigation, reveals itself to be anything but a straw.

As it turns out, the McFlurry spoon serves a very specific purpose, which necessitates its unconventional shape. McDonald's reportedly aims to cut down on unnecessary waste by using the hollow spoon as a mixing implement, which also streamlines the preparation process.

In an alternative — and much more dystopian — scenario, McDonald's employees would either be required to throw away the spoon the McFlurry is mixed with or clean the machine each time it's used. All you need to do to take part is download the McDonald's app, scan the offer code, and head over to your nearest branch for a treat — no additional purchase is required.

As it turns out, the square hole in the handle of the McFlurry spoons is actually designed that way so that it fits onto the machine that blends your toppings in. The way it works is the McDonald's employee fills a cup with their soft-serve ice cream and scoops whatever topping you ordered onto the top of the soft serve.

Next, they push the handle of the spoon onto the mixer and hold the cup under it until the toppings are mixed in well.