In a hilarious and light-hearted muck-up day tradition, 100 students from Sacre Coeur in Glen Iris, Victoria, decided to celebrate their final year by dressing up as Ronald McDonald and descending upon their local McDonald’s. The prank was recorded and shared on TikTok, quickly going viral with nearly 40 million views. What started as a fun farewell gesture soon became a social media sensation, capturing the attention of people worldwide.
The students, in full clown costumes, danced, sang, and posed for photos, creating an atmosphere that staff at McDonald’s found amusing rather than disruptive. Some employees even invited the students back to the restaurant for McHappy Day, a charitable event hosted annually by McDonald’s to raise funds for Ronald McDonald House Charities.
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TikTok and Public Reaction
The prank, which took place in mid-October, was widely praised online for its creativity and harmlessness. Users across TikTok and other social media platforms commented on how refreshing it was to see a prank that didn’t involve vandalism or chaos. Many praised the students for keeping the spirit of muck-up day fun and respectful while pulling off a memorable stunt.
McHappy Day Connection
The prank’s timing was also fitting, as McHappy Day, McDonald’s annual fundraiser, is just around the corner. McDonald’s staff took the prank in stride, with some jokingly suggesting the students return on that day. It was a unique and fitting nod to the restaurant’s mascot while promoting a positive and charitable message.
