McDonald’s CEO’s awkward taste test sparks mocking online: ‘His aura screams kale salad’
The Guardian World
by Sara BraunMarch 2, 2026
Video of Chris Kempczinski trying new ‘product’ the Big Arch burger criticized for feeling forced and corporate
Business leaders are increasingly placing themselves in front of the camera, in an effort to appear more relatable to a social media-first audience. When it goes well, it can be a huge hit. When it doesn’t, you risk becoming the subject of online ridicule.
In the recent case of Chris Kempczinski, the McDonald’s CEO and president, it’s the latter.
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Originally published on The Guardian World on 3/2/2026