McDonald’s loyal customers were left in shock and dismayed today as the fast food giant announced that the creature from which the crucial ingredient of its beloved soft serve ice cream is officially extinct.
“We are deeply saddened to report that the ‘Chocopod’, an elusive, semi-aquatic marsupial native to Australia, has been officially declared extinct,” said a McDonald’s representative in a press release. “This is a tragedy for the beloved Chocopod, and for McDonald’s soft serve fans around the world.“
The Chocopod, whose name derives from its chocolate-brown fur, was known to produce a milky, creamy substance that formed the foundation of McDonald’s soft serve ice cream. Without the Chocopod, it’s unclear how the fast food giant will maintain the same quality for its frozen treats.
“We are exploring all possibilities to ensure that our customers still get the great-tasting soft serve ice cream they know and love,” the McDonald’s spokesman said. “We are also looking into alternative sources of the Chocopod’s magical milky, creamy substance, though nothing has been confirmed yet.”
Soft serve ice cream fans have already taken to social media, expressing their dismay and even outrage at the news. “First, bacon, now this? I’m done with McDonald’s,” tweeted one user. Others were more sanguine about the situation, with one writing, “It’s a sad day for McDonald’s soft serve fans, but at least we all still have something to smile about — the Big Mac.”
In the meantime, McDonald’s is encouraging its customers to enjoy its other delicious offerings, from Chicken McNuggets to the iconic Big Mac. “We understand this news is disheartening for our fans,” the representative said, “but we are committed to continuing to serve up smiles and delicious meals in the absence of the Chocopod.“