The Viral Baskin Robbins Oreo Shake Tweet Is Totally Wrong

Baskin Robbins is one of the most recognizable ice cream brands in the United States. It's famous for originally offering 31 flavors — and there's a hidden message in the Baskin Robbins logo in reference to this — but that's not all its known for. This ice cream company has recently gotten back into the limelight thanks to a viral tweet about its Chocolate Oreo Shake.

The tweet, which is accompanied by an image of the shake's nutritional content, claims that the drink could "kill a European," a reference to how unhealthy this American dessert seems to be. However, the photo is completely misleading. The viral tweet claims that one 32-fluid ounce Chocolate Oreo Shake contains 2,600 calories, 263 grams of sugar, and 1,770 milligrams of sodium — among other things. 

The tweet has garnered a lot of attention on Twitter, receiving nearly 3,000 retweets and over 37,000 likes. While presumably intended to be lighthearted, it's actually spreading misinformation about the shake's nutritional values. The Oreo shake, officially known as the Oreo Cookies n' Cream Milkshake, is a blend of Oreos, milk, and simple syrup, according to Baskin Robbins, and a 32-fluid ounce version contains 1,440 calories, 142 grams of sugar, and 640 milligrams of sodium.

To the average person, claiming a drink could potentially "kill a European" probably sounds bizarre. But this tweet is just one instance of a meme that has gone viral on social media. To understand it, one must take a look at the character of American food.

I feel like one of these would kill a European pic.twitter.com/5aDnBkPMFJ

— balls (annihilator of twinks) 🔆 (@alloenzyme) May 30, 2023

From cornbread to the Philly cheesesteak, the U.S. is home to many classic comfort foods. But the country has also birthed some bizarre concoctions, and this has led to a series of memes and posts joking that modern items, such as Diet Coke or Mountain Dew Baja Blast, could harm, for example, a child from the Victorian era. One spinoff of this meme is sharing food items that may potentially kill a European.

In the comments and quotes of the viral Baskin Robbins Oreo shake tweet, many users appear bewildered by the milkshake's contents. "I'm just not even sure how this is possible," one person quote-tweeted. "This beverage is some kind of quantum singularity."

Another Twitter user, though, voiced concerns about the suspicious numerical values in the photo. "Beware of nutrition panels that sound outrageous – they usually are," they tweeted. "The calories from fat, protein, and carbohydrate don't add up, and there should be a lot more protein." While the viral image might once have been accurate, it seems like Baskin Robbins has since revamped this milkshake — or perhaps those outlandish nutritional values were never real at all.

Even knowing its true nutritional content, Baskin Robbins' Oreo milkshake may seem too unhealthy for some. If indulging in the sugary and calory-heavy drink is unappealing to you, then you might try enjoying the Oreo shake in a smaller size. The dessert also comes in small and medium variations, which are 16- and 24-fluid ounces, respectively. The small Oreo milkshake in particular contains 720 calories, 71 grams of sugar, and 320 milligrams of sodium.

Baskin Robbins has other milkshake flavors to choose from, as well. This includes classic flavors like chocolate and vanilla, and there are more unique flavors, such as chocolate chip cookie dough and Gold Medal Ribbon. That last one is a blend of caramel with Baskin Robbin's chocolate and vanilla ice cream.

If it's Oreos you're craving, though, consider getting Baskin Robbins' Oreo 'n Cookies Cappuccino Blast. It's a frozen coffee drink blended with Oreo-flavored ice cream. Depending on the size, the beverage ranges from 500 to 960 calories and contains less sugar compared to the Oreo Cookies n' Cream Milkshake.