Vault: He sang his McDonald's order

Summary

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The Bert Show

Episode: Vault: He sang his McDonald’s order

Date: August 12, 2026

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Episode Overview

In this fun, bite-sized throwback segment, the Bert Show team highlights a viral internet moment: someone sings his entire McDonald’s order at the drive-thru. The hosts and commentators react in real time as the musical fast-food request unfolds, marveling at the employee's ability to keep up with the “American Idol Loser’s” creative ordering style. The episode delivers lighthearted laughs and showcases a unique way of turning a routine experience into a memorable one.

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Key Discussion Points & Insights

1. Going Viral: Singing at the McDonald’s Drive-Thru

• The segment opens with a show commentator pointing out a recent viral trend, referencing college humor sites and “American Idol Losers” who failed to make it to LA — now turning heads by singing their fast-food orders.
  • Quote:
    “Guys that didn’t make it to LA go through a McDonald’s in order to by singing at the McDonald’s.”
    — Show Commentator [00:47]

2. The Musical McDonald’s Order (Audio Clip Play-by-Play)

• The hosts listen in as the customer begins his performance, warning: “I have a complicated order.”
• He proceeds to sing his entire order — listing off menu items, special requests, and even working in a catchy chorus at the end.
  • Quote:
    “I want a number 6 super size with a Sprite and large fries. Mustard, ketchup only, please. But don’t you forget that cheese. I got a sweet tooth, but I’m in a hurry. Can I get one big McFlurry? Give me one of them sprinkled with some M and M’s. I’m feeling them. Excuse me, ma’am, but baby, can you tell me did you get that?”
    — Customer [01:17]

3. Drive-Thru Employee’s Impressive Recall

• The McDonald’s employee responds with surprising accuracy, repeating nearly the entire order back correctly.
  • Quote:
    “Only mustard and ketchup with a large Sprite and an Eminem McFlurry.”
    — McDonald’s Employee [02:06]
• Host and panel reactions include amazement and appreciation for both the order and the employee’s attention to detail.
  • Quote:
    “He’s like really surprised.”
    — Spin Quest Announcer [02:12]
  • “It totally got it right.”
    — Show Commentator [02:22]
  • “Totally impressive there.”
    — Spin Quest Announcer [02:23]

4. Hosts Celebrate the Moment

• There’s a sense of amusement and hunger as the hosts wrap up the segment, with playful commentary on unconventional customer service moments.
  • Quote:
    “You got it right.”
    — Bluff (Host) [02:21]
  • “Starving.”
    — Sleep Number Representative [02:25]

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Notable Quotes & Memorable Moments

• [01:17] Customer (singing):
  “I want a number 6 super size with a Sprite and large fries. Mustard, ketchup only, please. But don’t you forget that cheese…”
• [02:06] McDonald’s Employee (amazed):
  “Only mustard and ketchup with a large Sprite and an Eminem McFlurry.”
• [02:22] Show Commentator:
  "It totally got it right."
• [02:23] Spin Quest Announcer:
  "Totally impressive there."

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Important Timestamps

• 00:47 — Viral context and set-up: the “American Idol Losers” sing their McDonald’s order.
• 01:09 — Customer begins singing his order in the drive-thru.
• 02:06 — McDonald’s employee repeats the order, nearly perfect.
• 02:14 – 02:23 — Hosts react, marvel at the employee’s memory and the fun interaction.

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Tone & Style

The segment maintains its trademark lighthearted, real, and playful tone, embodying the Bert Show’s focus on authentic, hilarious moments—from viral internet fun to real-life surprises. The playful banter and wonder at everyday joys invite listeners to take a break, share a laugh, and look at the world a little differently.

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Transcript

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A couple of things that are starting to gain traction on the Internet going virally. Have you guys seen this thing from college humor? The American Idol Losers. Guys that didn't make it to LA go through a McDonald's in order to by singing at the McDonald's.

[Customer]

I have a complicated order.

[McDonald's Employee]

Okay, go ahead.

[Customer]

Are you listening?

[McDonald's Employee]

Yes, sir.

[Customer]

I want a number 6 super size with a Sprite and large fries. Mustard, ketchup only, please. But don't you forget that cheese. I got a sweet tooth, but I'm in a hurry. Can I get one big McFlurry? Give me one of them sprinkled with some M and M's. I'm feeling them. Excuse me, ma', am, but baby, can you tell me did you get that?

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[Show Commentator]

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[Customer]

Can you hear me? Am I coming in clearly? Cause if it's Mickey D's, then please is. I'm grubbing it. I'm loving it. That's awesome. Did you get that?

[McDonald's Employee]

Only mustard and ketchup with a large Sprite and an Eminem Max letter. Yeah,

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[Show Commentator]

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You got it right.

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