The McDonald's Boombox: A Novelty Drink Tray with a Hidden Music System

Today, we're going to talk about an unexpected product that has been making waves on social media - a drink tray from McDonald's with a built-in music system. As someone who has seen one of these trays in person, I can tell you that it's definitely a unique piece of design. The main difference between this tray and a regular one is the cover on top, which features a message that says "Enjoy your McFlurry, flip this tray, play your tune." This message sets the stage for what's actually inside - a mini acoustic system that doubles as a boombox.

This particular product is incredibly limited, with only about a thousand units given out. It's clear that McDonald's wanted to create something special and unique for their customers. The design of the tray itself is clever, with a little message that says "Pop out the speaker, insert your phone, share your summer memories." This message really sums up what the tray is all about - it's not just a regular drink tray, but an interactive way to listen to music and connect with others.

So, how does the tray work? When you flip it up, you'll see that there's actually a small speaker inside. You can insert your phone and play some tunes. The idea behind this is that by using the tray as a makeshift speaker system, you can create a more social listening experience. Instead of just playing music on your phone, you can share it with others around you, which makes for a more communal and enjoyable experience.

One of the most interesting things about this product is its use of non-electronic amplification. Unlike many modern speakers that rely on powerful electronics to produce sound, this tray uses a simple design to amplify the audio signal. This is reminiscent of old-school gramophones or record players, where you'd wind up a horn to listen to music.

The other half of the equation is how the tray props up your phone, making it easier to listen to music with friends and family. This feature adds an extra layer of social interaction to the experience, as you can easily share what you're listening to with others around you.

It's worth noting that this product was given out for free, which makes it all the more special. McDonald's wanted to create a unique experience for their customers, and they succeeded in doing so with this tray. It's a reminder that sometimes, the simplest ideas can be the most innovative and effective.

Overall, the McDonald's boombox is a novelty product that's sure to delight music lovers and anyone who appreciates a good design challenge. Whether you're a fan of retro-style speakers or just looking for new ways to enjoy your favorite tunes, this tray is definitely worth checking out. So, the next time you visit McDonald's, keep an eye out for this unique drink tray - it might just change the way you listen to music on-the-go.

The design of the tray itself is clever and thoughtful, with a focus on making it easy to use and interact with. The fact that it was designed by a couple of "cool matter loafers" (a term used to describe the students at the University of Waterloo who came up with this idea) adds a personal touch to the product. It's clear that these designers think outside the box (or in this case, the tray) and are always looking for ways to create innovative and fun experiences for their customers.

The use of nostalgia as a design element is also worth noting. The inclusion of a cassette tape in the middle of the tray is a clever nod to the past, when music was often shared on physical formats like CDs or records. It's a reminder that even in today's digital age, there's still something special about listening to music on physical media.

Overall, the McDonald's boombox is a product that will make you think twice about your daily routine and how you experience music. Whether you're a fan of retro-style speakers or just looking for new ways to enjoy your favorite tunes, this tray is definitely worth checking out.

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tray play your tune and that's because this drink tray does more than carry drinks if you flip it up like this it's actually a boombox more specifically the McDonald's boombox a stereo a little mini acoustic system of course there's no electronics in here it's just gonna amplify via the design now this particular product is incredibly limited and I think they gave out about a thousand of these so here's what they say pop out the speaker insert your phone share your summer memories all that really means is lift up these folds here and we'll listen to music just off the phone and then once I put it in the McDonald's boombox okay are you listening well so that's the speaker on the phone is it maxed out it's maxed out here we go that's what it looks like when you have it set up and now of course it redirects the sounds I hear it is without the boombox and now with again this thing is not gonna blow your head off right it's not gonna be phantom the DVLA phantom it's not gonna be the diamond box it's not gonna be it's not gonna be the most powerful bluetooth speaker it's not powered at all in fact it's it's a completely non electronic form of amplification so like those old the old school you see the horn on the top the gramophone you're winding it it's it's just it just gives it a little tiny boost the other half of the equation is the fact that it props your phone up it kind of makes the listening experience a little bit more social than just playing it on your phone putting your phone on the table you can see something you can watch something collectively together remember this thing was given out for free free that's zero so it's not even like I can evaluate it like a normal product instead it's just a nice little touch to an object that you're already so aware of that you're already picking up on a regular basis whether it's from McDonald's or some other place the drink tray this standard drink tray which has been the same I don't know my whole life now I'm starting to rethink me everyday because a couple of cool matter loafers a couple is probably many cool students at the University of Waterloo who came up with this design right here think a little bit different you come up with some cool ideas a lot of everyday items could be a little bit more unique than they are right now it's possible this is evidence the McDonald's boombox look at that fold it back down ready to go what's your McFlurry sir well what you mean you might have an iced tea you might have a coca-cola I mean that's up to you but then you get that you blow some minds and I check it out it's a little boombox it's kind of cute all right that's what it is there is a certain amount of novelty here right that's half the thing I mean they even know that they put the cassette tape in the middle they're a little nostalgia for you either way well done students at the University of Waterloo I appreciate this kind of thought forget about the mundane the boring drink tray those days are over 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