For more than 40 years, the McChicken and the McDouble have satisfied countless hungry stomachs. But one day in Daytona Beach, a very hungry (and potentially horny) dude had a wild idea: Why not combine these two iconic Mickey D’s menu items to form one unholy union of beef, chicken, and buns?
The result was the McGangBang: a McChicken stuffed between the two beef patties of the McDouble. Clocking in at 757 calories, the McGangBang remains one of the most notorious “secret menu” items in fast food culture since gaining notoriety in the mid-2000s.
So, who dreamed up such a calorically-dense concoction? And what do McDonald’s employees have to say about it? Keep reading to learn the history behind the McGangBang, how to get it, and most importantly, how to handle the inevitable McBlowout in the bathroom afterward.
What Is a McGangBang?
A McGangbang is a McChicken sandwich stuffed between the patties of a McDouble, resulting in one towering sandwich. The McGangbang is part of McDonald’s alleged “secret menu,” although the fast food chain doesn’t officially endorse the concoction—likely because of the vulgar connotations of its namesake.
Over the years, freaky McDonald’s fans have debated what constitutes a “proper” McGangbang. For starters, there’s the Spicy vs. Original debate. Some say an authentic McGangBang needs a Spicy McChicken sandwich, while others stick to the original version of the McChicken.
Then there are a few different schools of thought regarding bun placement. Some say you keep both buns, stuffing the entire McChicken between the patties. However, some say you only need one bun. Within the one bun camp, there are two separate camps: those who keep the bottom bun and those who keep the top bun.
What’s not acceptable, however, is an absence of McChicken buns. You need at least one extra piece of bread in there, otherwise you’re just eating a McDouble with a lonely chicken patty inside.
Who Invented the McGangBang?
The earliest mention of the McGangBang dates back to a 2006 Urban Dictionary entry which states that the sandwich originated from McDonald's restaurants in Daytona Beach. However, we can’t confirm this claim.
One thing we can confirm, however, is that this monstrosity was not created by McDonald’s corporate overlords. In fact, there’s a 50/50 shot the person working the drive-thru will have no idea what you’re talking about.
As someone pointed out in r/McLounge , the subreddit for McDonald’s employees, the McGangBang is just a fan creation that was memed into existence in the mid-2000s via blogs, forums, and social media.
“No idea who invented it but they were doing this in 2007-2009 at least,” one employee wrote.
McGangBangs Are a Legal Loophole
Ever wonder why some fast food restaurants put calorie counts on their menus? It’s because they’re required by law. However, things get complicated when menu items are “secret,” like the McGangbang.
The first menu item calorie labeling law was enacted in 2008 in New York City—during the peak of the McGangBang craze. But as AdAge reported , the McGangBand skirted those rules, since the item isn’t technically on the menu.
Bottom line: You can devour McGangBangs without being bothered with a reminder of the obscene amount of calories you’re ingesting.
Can You Actually Order a McGangBang?
Sure, you can technically order a McGangBang at your local Mickey D’s. But there’s a good chance the employees will have no idea what you’re talking about. As Snopes reported, there is no official McDonald’s secret menu—just menu “hacks” that random customers try to popularize.
That said, you may luck out and order from an employee who’s in-the-know.
“Depending on store policy [McGangbangs] can be made by the employee, or they can be brought out to the customer for their own creation,” one employee explained in r/McLounge .
Don’t be surprised if you get rejected, though. An employee at another location refused to assemble a McGangBang—and the customer’s hanger got the best of him.
“Some customer tried to order one last night like 20 minutes before closing. I asked a coworker and they said we couldn't make it and to ask if they wanted anything else. They were really angry with me and we're going on a big rant about how we don't deserve to get paid and how we're so incompetent.”
Get Ready for a McBlowout in the Bathroom
If you consume a McGangbang, it’s natural to question what you just did. Your gut is rejecting the unholy union swirling around in there, and your soul dies a little bit. It’s a physical, emotional, and spiritual crisis that inevitably ends with an explosive dump, possibly in the McDonald’s bathroom.
We can’t prevent the shame of a McGangBang. But we can prevent the shame of wiping your ass with dry toilet paper. Next time you hit the drive-thru, make sure you have DUDE Wipes handy for the aftermath.
