A foodie's TikTok video showing what she claims is a secret compartment at the bottom of Ben & Jerry's ice cream tubs has ignited a lively online debate. The clip, which has amassed over 2.3 million views, has left many viewers astonished, while others remain highly skeptical.
The Viral Video
Lena Boston, a mother, took to TikTok to reveal the so-called hidden treat she asserts is concealed beneath certain ice cream flavors. She urged fans to inspect the packaging before discarding it. In her viral video, she writes: "This is why you should always check the bottom of your Ben and Jerry's tubs." She is then seen purchasing Ben & Jerry's Chocolate Fudge Brownie from Target, taking it home, and scooping out the ice cream. After cleaning out the empty tub, she uses a knife to open the base, uncovering two bite-sized fudge brownie chocolates hidden inside.
Mixed Reactions
While plenty of viewers were utterly amazed by the find, others were far more skeptical, accusing her of planting the chocolates herself purely for the camera. One user said: "What. Eh. Why are they hiding it? The amount of uneaten, unclaimed fudge brownies I never knew I had." Another user added: "If you work on making the cut look more real then maybe it would actually fool someone." A third user said: "Not me thinking it was gonna be like Willy Wonka's golden ticket and cursing myself for never checking until I saw the end." One more user added: "This is like when everyone said there was a spoon in the Nutella lid." A final user said: "I beg your finest pardon?!"
The Truth About the Bottom of Ben & Jerry's Tubs
Online rumors sometimes suggest Ben & Jerry's tubs have secret compartments, extra treats, or hidden chocolates. In reality, that's just a viral hoax. On a genuine tub, the base only shows standard manufacturing details such as recycling symbols, batch codes, and the official Ben & Jerry's website address.
Debunking the Claim
After putting the claim to the test, TikTok user @keilys19 was left thoroughly disappointed, debunking the viral video altogether. She said: "Ok, so I love Ben and Jerry's and I have to try it so..." In her clip, she is filmed scooping her way through a tub of Ben & Jerry's Chocolate Fudge Brownie, mirroring the method shown in the original video. Yet upon reaching the bottom, she found absolutely nothing. She added: "So I completely ripped it open because this is freaking fake. Like, where could it possibly be? But now I have an excuse to eat ice cream so it's a win for me."
