--- title: "McDonald’s Reveals “Grease-Proof” Gaming Chair for Disgusting Gamers" description: "McDonald's has come up with a hideous gaming chair called the \"McCrispy,\" which features \"stain-proof leather\" and even a French fry holder." date: "2022-11-09" modified: "2022-11-09" authors: - name: "Victor Tangermann" job_title: "Senior Editor" link: "https://futurism.com/authors/victor" url: "https://futurism.com/the-byte/mcdonalds-grease-proof-gaming-chair" categories: - "Future Society" tags: - "gaming" - "McDonald's" - "the digest" --- # McDonald’s Reveals “Grease-Proof” Gaming Chair for Disgusting Gamers ![McDonald's has come up with a hideous gaming chair called the "McCrispy," which features "stain-proof leather" and even a French fry holder.]() *\Image: McDonald's\* ## Chair Man McDonald's has come up with a hideous gaming chair called the "McCrispy," which features "stain-proof leather" and even a fry holster — a wretched and seemingly ill-advised attempt to cash in on the popularity of e-sports. The McCrispy Ultimate Gaming Chair also can hold stow your drink as well as two dips. It even features a "hot box to keep your McCrisp1y warm while gaming," according to a [press release](). Yes, we wish were making this up. It's an abomination that reminds us of the Segway-like chairs featured in Pixar's "WALL-E." Sure, there's nothing wrong in indulging in some trashy fast food — but do they really have to pander this hard to a demo that sounds, frankly, horrifying? ## Grease Magnet The chair was [first advertised]() by the chain on its official UK Facebook page on Monday. To keep the monstrosity clean, customers can also access a "built-in napkin holder" that features "two reusable napkins with McCrispy branding." The stain-proof leather will not only ward off greasy fingerprints and Coke spills, it'll also make sure particularly sweaty gamers don't leave a permanent imprint after a long gaming session. In summary, the chair leaves us with one glaring question: has humanity really sunk this low? Will gamers really be lining up for this atrocity? In case you are indeed interested, you'll have to act quick: the franchise is only giving away a single chair as part of the promotion. Now, excuse us while we get a Clorox wipe. **READ MORE:** [McDonald's Created a Grease-Proof Gaming Chair]() \[*Gizmodo*\] **More on fast food:** *[Fast Food Is Filled With Chemicals That Disrupt Hormones]()* ## Author I've been at Futurism since 2017, where my role has evolved to encompass design, writing, and increasingly editing. I've always been fascinated by space exploration and advanced transportation, which I've leaned into by interviewing luminaries in those fields while closely following the dimensions of policy and regulation that allow next-generation projects to succeed -- or, sometimes, to fail. I'm also keenly interested in the effects of generative AI on society, policies, and democratic institutions, as well as clean energy, physics and biology, and the vagaries of tech leadership. My work for Futurism has been cited by publications including Ars Technica, Gizmodo, PC Magazine, Jalopnik, Fox News, and the New York Post. I spent my childhood living in locations including Manila, the Philippines, and Geneva, Switzerland, attended McGill University, and now live in Toronto, Canada. Before Futurism I worked at AskMen and a small photography studio. In my free time, I'm an avid gardener, foodie, and craft beer lover, as well as a maker of artisanal hot pepper sauces. I have a magnificent dog named Freida. ### Author social links [Bluesky]()