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McDonald’s Launched a Bizarre Promo Involving 50,000 McFlurry Spoons, Which Were Inspired by Tesla’s Cybertruck — But Elon Musk Didn’t Believe It Was Real

Written byChase BinnieChase Binnie

McDonald's and Tesla have collaborated on a unique promotional campaign in China, featuring 50,000 limited-edition McFlurry spoons inspired by Tesla's Cybertruck. Tesla investor Sawyer Merritt shared this news on social media, prompting Elon Musk to initially dismiss it as "fake news." However, Merritt pointed out that the information came from Tesla's verified Weibo page, confirming the unusual partnership.

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