Neil Patrick Harris' 'Helpful' Tip Sparks Backlash Over Fresh Fries

Actor Neil Patrick Harris shared his go-to trick for getting fresh fries at McDonald's during an episode of Jolly. He suggested ordering a burger meal without onions, which would prompt staff to make the burger and accompanying fries from scratch.

Harris' advice sparked backlash on social media, with some fans calling him 'annoying' for making workers do extra work for no reason. Others pointed out that McDonald's often makes food in advance, so ordering a fresh meal wouldn't necessarily result in brand-new fries.

A former McDonald's manager chimed in, saying that ordering without onions doesn't mean the food will be made from scratch immediately. They explained that staff can still make the order to specification, but it would take around 3-5 minutes.