The McFlurry gag has circulated as a short reaction sound on meme soundboards, where it is shared alongside other gross-out and disgust reactions rather than as part of a longer clip or song. Its appeal comes from how instantly recognisable the situation is: almost anyone who has tried to eat a thick McFlurry with its hollow spoon understands the struggle. Creators keep reusing it because the joke needs no explanation, and the half-second gag works as a quick punchline in food fails, taste tests, and reaction edits.