McDonald's is seeing green with its Grinch Meal

It's no roast beast, but McDonald's Grinch Meal is carving its way into the holiday zeitgeist

It's no roast beast, but McDonald's Grinch Meal is carving its way into the holiday zeitgeist.

The promotion has emerged as a surprise hit for the fast-food giant, with social media peppered by videos of stressed employees and hungry, frustrated consumers trying to get their hands on the bright green box.

The meal, which launched last week, is inspired by Dr. Seuss' grumpy green character. The limited-time offer features Dill Pickle "Grinch Salt" McShaker fries, the fast-food chain announced in a press release. Every Grinch Meal includes a pair of holiday socks “scribbled with messages from the Grinch himself.” The socks come in four “unhinged” colors: yellow, red, blue and green.

The Grinch and his McShaker Fries.McDonald's“Sprinkle the tangy, dill pickle seasoning into the McShaker bag and shake for a bold twist on our World Famous Fries® that will make your taste buds pucker with delight,” the company added in the release.

The fries and seasoning are paired with a choice of a Big Mac or a 10-piece Chicken McNuggets and a medium drink.