‘If only our actual posts went this viral’: McDonald’s India reacts to viral X post

McDonald’s India’s X account shared an unexpected post on September 6 that quickly got people talking. The message was about an alleged workplace dispute involving an intern and a manager.

It was later deleted, but screenshots of the post continued to circulate online. McDonald’s India’s X post raises questions online.

What Happened

(X/@mcdonaldsindia)What did the deleted post claim?The message was written by an anonymous individual who claimed to be an intern at McDonald’s India. They alleged that their manager had not paid them for months and said they had taken on two additional jobs.

• I manage several McDonald’s Asian accounts, but Amit Joshi has not paid me since December 2025.

• The deleted post continues to draw attention online, with users questioning its authenticity.

• The post also included the hashtags “#memecoin” and “#fakenews”, seemingly indicating that the earlier message was not a genuine company post.

Key Details

My boss, Amit Joshi, has not paid me for months, forcing me to take on two extra jobs.

• Sharing an image showing a sad dog holding a phone, the company wrote, “McD admin right now: If only our actual posts went this viral”.

• McDonald’s India appeared to address the incident through a post of its own.

• The claim also prompted speculation among users, with some questioning whether the company’s X account had been compromised.

Why It Matters

Screenshots of the deleted post were subsequently shared online, although the identity of the person behind it could not be independently established.

• The unusual nature of the message quickly caught the attention of social media users.

What Reports Say

Coverage of the story so far points to:

• Continued reporting by Hindustan Times as more details emerge