Record-Holding Big Mac Eater 'Wasn't Really Crazy' About McDonald's New Burger Following CEO's Viral Review
Record-Holding Big Mac Eater 'Wasn't Really Crazy' About McDonald's New Burger Following CEO's Viral Review
Moná ThomasWed, March 25, 2026 at 5:27 PM UTC
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Don Gorske bites into the 18,000th Big Mac he has eaten in this Tuesday, Nov. 6, 2001Credit: AP Photo/The Reporter/Keith Vandervort; McDonald's -
Donald Gorske, Guinness World Record holder for most Big Mac's eaten in a lifetime, says he still favors Big Macs after trying McDonald’s new Big Arch
His comments follow the viral backlash to a taste-test video with the McDonald’s U.S. CEO, Chris Kempczinski
Burger King and other burger chains joined in with competing videos, taking advantage of the moment
A now-viral McDonald's menu item is continuing to ripple through across the food industry and now, a Guinness World Record holder is weighing in.
In a recent interview with The Guardian, published on Tuesday, March 23, Donald Gorske, who currently holds the title for eating the most Big Macs ever (over 35,000 across his lifetime), offered a blunt review of McDonald's newest burger, the Big Arch.
The verdict? He was unimpressed.
"I wasn't really crazy about it," Gorske revealed, adding, "I just think the Big Mac is better."
Chris Kempczinski eating McDonald's new Big Arch burgerCredit: Chris Kempczinski/Instagram
According to the outlet, the 72-year-old Wisconsin man — who has eaten two Big Macs a day since 1972 — tried the Big Arch after his son brought one home earlier this month. Despite the burger’s heftiness, including its two quarter-pound patties, it didn’t appeal to the burger connoisseur.
The short-and-sweet review comes amid a broader online conversation about the burger that sparked last month when McDonald's U.S. CEO, Chris Kempczinski, posted a promotional video taste-testing the Big Arch.
In the clip, the CEO describes the burger before taking a noticeably small bite — a moment that quickly went viral and drew widespread criticism.
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The McDonald's Big Arch (top) is a new, limited-time burger launching in the United States on March 3, 2026; Burger King's Whopper (bottom)Credit: Rey Lopez; food styling by Lisa Cherkasky/For The Washington Post/Getty
As fans and critics poked light-hearted fun at the clip, many CEOs of rival burger chains — including A&W Canada, Gigglewaters, Terry's Burger Stand, Smashburger, Red Robin and many more — joined in on the viral moment to create their own burger burger test reviews.
Burger King was the first to respond to the McDonald's promo clip with its own behind-the-scenes look at the production with its U.S. CEO, Tom Curtis.
Online viewers immediately pointed out the difference between how Curtis spoke about his company's burgers, calling it "food" to be enjoyed and eaten, and not "a product" to be tested and distributed.
The initial video exchange unfolded as both brands rolled out major menu updates. McDonald’s positioned the Big Arch as a larger, layered burger with two patties, cheese, onions, lettuce and pickles, while Burger King simultaneously promoted upgrades to its signature Whopper, including a revamped bun and toppings.
For Gorske, however, the debate was a simple one and the winner was clear. Conducting his own taste tests of competitors, including a BK Whopper, he remains a loyal Big Mac fan.
"I tried one that was it," he said, indefinitely about the Big Arch, "and that is the way it will stay."
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Source: “AOL Entertainment”
