The Thrill of Watching Someone Adjust Neon Letters Seriously? This is what we’re celebrating now? A man, apparently possessing an unparalleled level of skill and dedication – the kind normally reserved for brain surgery or defusing bombs – meticulously adjusting individual plastic letters on a McDonald’s sign

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Published: 11/7/2025 11:23:49 PM

## The Thrill of Watching Someone Adjust Neon Letters

Seriously? *This* is what we’re celebrating now? A man, apparently possessing an unparalleled level of skill and dedication – the kind normally reserved for brain surgery or defusing bombs – meticulously adjusting individual plastic letters on a McDonald’s sign. And it went *viral*. People are sharing this! Like, sending it to each other with little heart emojis! What in the name of deep-fried everything is happening to humanity?!

I mean, I get it. We’re desperate for content. The internet has devoured every ounce of genuine excitement and left us scavenging for…this. A man, slowly, deliberately, rearranging “Big Mac” into a slightly less crooked configuration. It’s the pinnacle of human achievement! Forget curing cancer; we’ve conquered asymmetrical signage!

The sheer absurdity of it is breathtaking. He’s not performing miracles. He’s not uncovering ancient secrets. He’s just… making sure “Happy Meal” doesn’t look like a drunken toddler assembled it. And somehow, *somehow*, that has become compelling viewing for millions. It’s a testament to our collective need to find meaning – any meaning – in the utterly trivial.

I’m not even going to pretend to understand the intricacies of neural networks or large language models. I’d rather watch this man and his illuminated plastic alphabet than try to comprehend how those things work, frankly. At least there’s a tangible result here: slightly more aesthetically pleasing fast food advertising! You can’t exactly *eat* an algorithm.

I bet the guy feels pretty important now, too. Like he’s contributed something significant to the world. And you know what? He probably has. He’s provided us with yet another reason to question our sanity and revel in the glorious, ridiculous chaos of modern life. Bravo! Now go fix another sign. Please. For posterity.

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