‘Should we go get Sonic? Should we go get Starbucks?’: Drink Girly mom says her daughter has become a Drink Girly too

A mother recently went viral when she shared a truth she learned about being a Drink Girly—your children will become Drink Girlies too. TikToker Katarina (@katarinastrode) films the warm-hearted clip while sitting at Sonic with her daughter. Viewed over 949,000 times as of publication, the video sparked a chord with mothers and drink girlies alike. …

‘Only Sonic people will know this’: Sonic worker teases new hires who make Ocean Water with water instead of Sprite

An Arkansas Sonic worker poked fun at new employees unfamiliar with the chain’s Ocean Water soft drink in a viral video posted to TikTok. In the video, which was first posted on Aug. 29, user Scotty (@scottytohottie24) prepared a drink to a soundbite of Chris Pratt’s character Andy Dwyer from the sitcom Parks and Recreation. …

‘I had a hot fudge shake from Sonic’: Texas Roadhouse workers reveal the ‘girl dinners’ they eat after work

When you’re young and working a service job, dinner is more of a suggestion. A creative prompt. An opportunity to make choices not approved by any major medical association but approved by the chaos of the night. I worked at an ice cream shop from high school through college; many of my meals came in …

Sonic Superstars First Impressions — Slow Down to Enjoy It

Sonic fans know the blue hedgehog’s games are all about going fast — but if you want to succeed in ‘Sonic Superstars,’ you’ll have to slow down a bit. Source: SEGA Fans of a certain speedy blue hedgehog have had no shortage of new content in recent years — not only did Sonic Frontiers impress …

‘I’m upset’: Sonic worker says they just changed onion rings recipe. You won’t like it

In a trending TikTok video, Sonic employee Makayla Lee (@makaylalee98) provided a modern solution for a modern problem long-time coming. While also indicating that Sonic has made a seismic change—they have allegedly changed the onion rings from fresh to frozen. In the video, almost as a throwaway, she says, “So y’all know that Sonic decided …

‘I can’t afford to lose a shift’: Sonic worker shows up to shift. Her manager forgot she scheduled her

In a viral video, a teenage Sonic employee called out her manager and colleagues for consistently taking her shifts without telling her. In the TikTok, Josie (@bozobuttmuncher) shows how she’s all dressed and ready for her noon work shift—wearing her Sonic visor, red T-shirt, nametag, and lanyard—yet is already back home. Josie explained that she …

‘When I say I RAN TO SONIC’: Sonic customer declares Mermaid Water the drink of the summer. Here’s what’s in it

TikTok has been the genesis of numerous custom drinks. From Starbucks’ “Pink Drinks” to the various frosted sodas on Chick-fil-A’s “secret menu,” creative gastronomes have utilized the platform to share all sorts of takes on menu favorites. Today, another fast-food variation has gone viral and sparked discussion thanks in part to TikTok user Stephanie (@stephaniedreww). …

‘I’m a survivor’: Sonic worker celebrates clocking out after shift. Viewers everywhere are triggered by that feeling

A woman’s video about the feeling she gets clocking out from her job at Sonic has resonated with many viewers—and not in an exclusively positive way. In her video, 18-year-old Sonic manager @crazyspamshii lip-syncs to a section of the song “I’m a Survivor” by Reba McEntire, most commonly associated with her TV show, Reba. A …

‘I’m getting paid more than the product is worth’: Viewers defend DoorDash customer’s $2.50 Sonic order

A DoorDash driver came under fire from commenters after complaining about picking up an order that they deemed too small. In the video, the Dasher, Johnny (@johnnyroosterlive) appears to be parked in the Sonic driveway after picking up an order from there. He explains that the customer’s order came out to just $2.50. @johnnyroostercomedy I …

‘Absolutely foul’: Viewers react to man who made spaghetti using dozens of Sonic sauce containers

A college student revealed in a viral TikTok how he made Sonic spaghetti using several of the fast food chain’s marinara sauces. The video was uploaded by TikTok user Aaron (@discountwaldo) where he demonstrated to his 11,000-plus followers how to make “Sonic spaghetti.” First, he unveiled his stack of marinara containers from Sonic. Next, he …

‘People are still ordering food’: Sonic worker has to work through flooding alone after hose bursts inside store

A fast-food worker’s clip on TikTok went viral after alleging he had to continue working after a hose burst inside his Sonic Drive-in location. In a series of four videos, TikTok user Jacob Cazares (@jacobcazares) shows himself working alone at a Sonic location. As he does, he shows the aftermath of a burst hose in …

‘Workin at Sonic on a busy weekday sends me home with $100+’: New server says she now understands why people get ‘addicted’ to serving after seeing her pay

“I hate being a server but I love the money I make doing it” is a common sentiment many who have posted about their experiences working in the food service industry have shared. While servers may long for jobs more in line with their long-term career goals, some can’t turn down the amount of cash …