TikToker Goes Viral After Showing How McDonald’s Charges Extra For To-Go Bags: ‘What Has The World Come To?’

Is there anything restaurants won’t charge for these days? In a recent viral TikTok, user @tinyycaraa shared her shock and disbelief over McDonald’s charging ten cents for a to-go bag. With nearly 400,000 likes and countless comments, the video has sparked a widespread conversation about the rising costs at fast food chains.

As inflation and shrinkflation continues to impact the food industry, this added charge has left many customers frustrated. The outrage stems from a city ordinance across several cities, including Los Angeles, originally applied to grocery stores. Businesses are allowed to charge customers for bags as a way to encourage the use of reusable options and reduce waste. However, many McDonald’s patrons feel blindsided by the charge. Learn more below.

In the now-viral TikTok, @tinyycaraa expresses her frustration, saying, “Y’all, why are they charging ten cents for a bag? What has the world come to today? This is unacceptable. Would I like a bag? Of course I need a bag. But I gotta buy a bag? Am I gonna put the food in my hands?” Her confusion and disbelief struck a chord with many viewers, who echoed similar sentiments in the comments.

One user humorously remarked, “I’m gonna walk out with the tray,” while another shared their workaround: “I put no bag then ask for a bag.” The frustration is palpable, with some pointing out other absurdities: “When you order a drink you gotta choose cup or no cup now,” joked one commenter. Another user noted that even when they chose “no bag,” they still received one, further highlighting the confusion and frustration surrounding the policy.