The Internet is demanding McDonald's April Fool's joke be made in real life

There are some April Fool’s jokes that are too good to be true, but some are so well-crafted and believable that they actually make you stop and think, “Hey, that’s not a bad idea.”

This is exactly what happened today when McDonald’s Australia revealed its tongue-in-cheek new menu item, the McPickle Burger.

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The global fast-food chain had its followers believing this new item was actually going to be up for order, captioning its announcement with tons of enthusiasm.

Pickle lovers, it’s the news you’ve all been waiting for. We’re super stoked to announce the launch of our brand new McPickle Burger.

Things took a savage turn when the Australian account of the American chain wrote a comment that shook pickle lovers’ hearts everywhere.

This cruel announcement was met with some backlash in the form of customers calling for the McPickle IRL.

Right now the world is screaming for the #McPickle to become real, and I’m pretty sure that’s a low-key indictment of @McDonalds hamburger meat.

— Mr. Lewis (@LewisUnderscore) April 1, 2019

I so want a #mcpickle.

— Amax (@amaxmr) April 1, 2019

@McDonalds making jokes about the #McPickle, but I have a 6 year old at home demanding why she can’t actually have one. 🙈

— Kimberlee Long (@KimberleeDLong) April 1, 2019

The #McPickle could be an idea worth building on as a more sustainable option

— Dax Lovegrove (@1Dax1) April 1, 2019

Out of every April Fools joke I have seen today only the #McPickle has teased me with perfection.

— .44 Flavour Blaster (@MaskedReprobate) April 1, 2019

#mcpickle Make this happen #mcdonalds I will leave #burgerking forever

— Chewking (@IAmChewking) April 1, 2019

I need a #McPickle… Immedeately.

— Snow #FreedomFighter 🇺🇸 (@Snow83898584) April 1, 2019

@McDonalds I’m starting a petition to make the #McPickle Burger an actual thing. #Aprilfools #burgers #Nom

— Josh E Smith (@JoshuaEmiabata) April 1, 2019

Introducing the McPickle Burger from @McDonalds

I would legit eat this!!! 🥒🥒🥒🥒🥒🥒🥒🍔🍔🍔🍔🍔🍔#April1st pic.twitter.com/dwjO9LTVId

— Fiona Odlum (@FionaOdlum) April 1, 2019

Congratulations you played yourself, McDonald’s.