First, follow the leaks. Reddit users with photos of greasy wrappers are our prophets. They always know first.
Second, visit at midnight. The late shift crew will sell you anything. Want a McFlurry with a hash brown in it? Just ask nicely. Don’t ask about the ice cream machine. We don’t talk about that.
Third, follow the "LTO" tags. LTO means "Limited Time Only". It’s the fast food equivalent of "while supplies last". It creates panic. And sales.
The Return of the McRib
The McRib is the ultimate food cryptid. It appears in fall like a pork-based Bigfoot. Nobody knows the schedule. Not even the CEO.
Someone at McDonald’s once said the McRib is made of boneless pork shoulder. That’s a polite way of saying "don’t ask questions". It tastes like pickles, smoke, and memories.
When does it return? When the stars align. Check your local forecast. If there is a frost, the McRib is coming.