Something grim has crawled its way into Wendy’s.
On July 23, the chain announced the Wendy’s x Wednesday “Meal of Misfortune” — a collab with the hit Netflix show starring Jenna Ortega.
Wendy’s says the limited-time Meal of Misfortune was “designed” by Wednesday Addams herself — whom they dubbed “the other pig-tailed outcast.”
The Meal of Misfortune is, of course, the antonym of McDonald’s Happy Meal — meaning that Wendy’s is having a little fun with naming conventions without worry of certain competitors pursuing legal action.
The meal comes in custom “Wednesday”-themed packaging and is centered around the “Dips of Dread,” four inferno-inspired mystery sauces, served with “Rest in 10-Piece” Nuggets, a small “Cursed & Crispy” Fries and a small “Raven’s Blood” Frosty.
Each meal will come with two Dips of Dread at random, named You Can’t Hyde, This Will Sting, Grave Mistake and Nowhere to Woe. While Wendy’s wouldn’t reveal exactly what’s in each sauce, know that some souls will have a spicier experience than others.
“Those brave enough to try them all must endure multiple visits,” the chain says in the press release.
For curious cats, the Raven’s Blood Frosty features a dark cherry swirl on a Vanilla Frosty base (a Chocolate Frosty base is also available by request). The themed treat comes with a “Spoon of Gloom” inside a “Wednesday”-themed cup.
The Meal of Misfortune will be available starting Monday, Aug. 4 across the U.S. in restaurants or through the Wendy’s app in time for “Wednesday” Season 2 Part 1 premiere on Netflix on Wednesday, Aug. 6.
In Canada, customers can get the meal in restaurants or via the Wendy’s app starting Aug. 11, and the meal will also be available in Puerto Rico, Bahamas and Guam.
“Wendy’s and Wednesday are both cultural icons famous for challenging convention with wit and a bit of sass,” said Lindsay Radkoski, U.S. CMO of The Wendy’s Company, in a press release, adding that this collaboration was a “match made in dark, dry-witted heaven.”
U.S. fans also have a chance to win $10,000 in an interactive game experience called “Escape from Wednesday’s Woe,” which features Wendy’s x Wednesday treats and exclusive rewards in addition to the typical game obstacles and is available only in the U.S. Wendy’s app.
“Normally I’d be against this kind of capitalistic corporate synergy,” Wednesday Addams “said” in the release. “But when the fast-food-slinging pigtailed provocateur said I could do whatever I wanted to her customers, I couldn’t resist.”
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