Something odd is going on at the McDonald’s in Penn Station. According to a shady sign posted in said McDonald’s location, customers can ask the manager to see “a real egg.” The sign, captured by Twitter user and Guardian reporter Naaman Zhou, has piqued the internet’s interest, and now we’re all curious to see this ominous “real egg” and if it possesses some sort of yolky power.
“This is a real ad in the McDonald’s in Penn Station,” Zhou captioned his tweet. The McDonald’s sign reads in suspiciously bold “Impact” font, “We can show you a real egg, Can others? Ask a manager to show you one of our eggs we crack daily.”
Just imagine that interaction for a moment. It’s an uncomfortable image, to say the least.
Firstly, the fact that McDonald’s has to advertise the fact that they use “real eggs” is mildly disturbing. Of course, having eaten a fast food breakfast sandwich before, we’ve had our doubts about the eggs used thanks to the rubbery texture and hockey puck-like shape. This sign is just adding fuel to our fears.
And secondly, the sign itself is just downright bizarre. Why is the Microsoft Paint-looking egg gold? Why should we ask to see the “real egg?” What is the McDonald’s in Penn Station trying to prove?
this is a real ad in the McDonald's in Penn Station pic.twitter.com/tYP7Yw6Ced
— Naaman Zhou (@naamanzhou) February 21, 2019
We suppose there’s really only one way to find out. Bring out the egg.
[McDonalds Penn Station]
— Naaman Zhou (@naamanzhou) February 21, 2019
Me: [chanting] egg, egg-
Manager: [pounding clipboard] EGG, EGG
Zhou’s February 21st tweet went viral, garnering over 15,000 likes in less than 24 hours. We’re all trying to piece together the “real egg” mystery.
*pulls open a drawer labeled "customer eggs"*
— your buddy Eric ⚾️ (@ebplais) February 21, 2019
Has anyone ever asked for the egg? Is the staff trained in egg-revealing protocol?
Or are there some sort of magic words one must say in order to have the egg appear in front of them? Give us more, McDonald’s! We must know!
Manager, reveal EGG
— regular gem (@Choplogik) February 21, 2019
Who’s to say the McDonald’s employees aren’t just showing the same egg over and over again? What if the “real egg” is in fact a decoy egg?
MANAGER: (sighs) Jimmy, bring out the egg. Another customer wants to see it.
— David Hines (@dbh1ne2) February 22, 2019
JIMMY: I forgot where I put it.
MANAGER: Well FIND it.
If we didn’t know any better, we’d think this sign is some sort of recruitment material. A call to action, if you will.
There is absolutely a scam religion operating out of this McDonald’s
— maphew (@courtesyfavstar) February 21, 2019
We think this was on purpose. The Real Egg is not to be eaten.
I notice they don't mention anything about serving the eggs in food.
— Brendon (@3662brendon) February 21, 2019
Maybe the Penn Station McDonald’s crew is trying to start a new kind of worship. All hail the Real Egg.
"This came from inside of an animal," whispered the manager, raising the pale ovoid high
— spottyfox(@[email protected]) (@katrus) February 22, 2019
What must we do in order to prove ourselves worthy of casting our eyes upon the Egg? How does one show their loyalty?
7 AM: McDonald's Counter
— PearlRiverFlow (@PearlRiverFlow) February 22, 2019
Me:
McDonald's Employee:
McDonald's Manager:
Me:
McDonald's Manager: Show him.
Unfortunately, Zhou didn’t investigate. He’s no longer welcome back to his place of work — rightfully so, in our opinion.
If you didn't ask them to show you the egg don't bother coming back into the office
— Dave Earley (@earleyedition) February 21, 2019
We’re disappointed. Very disappointed.
i regretfully announce my resignation
— Naaman Zhou (@naamanzhou) February 21, 2019
You know who’s behind this, don’t you? Danny DeVito (aka Frank Reynolds).
— Swedish House Furniture (@UkuleleKev) February 21, 2019
It’s all beginning to make sense now. Perhaps this “McDonald’s” is just some sort of front.
— Shande Rhymes (@I_Amanda_I) February 21, 2019
Someone in or near Penn Station, please do us this one favor and ask to see the “real egg.” We must know the power it holds. We must see it to know it’s real. We must —
Last time I was in Penn Station a dude grabbed a mini chocolate mousse from the Krispy Kreme sample tray and flung it with all his might at the next passerby. My point is I don't like the new ammo the vendors are offering.
— WAG (@wag____) February 21, 2019
Hmm. Actually, it might be best if we let this Penn Station McDonald’s mystery lie.
