{"id":1916709,"date":"2026-04-30T08:35:17","date_gmt":"2026-04-30T05:35:17","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/analyse.optim.biz\/?p=1916709"},"modified":"2026-04-30T08:35:17","modified_gmt":"2026-04-30T05:35:17","slug":"would-you-eat-the-mcdonalds-purple-bbq-burger-for-grimace","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/analyse.optim.biz\/?p=1916709","title":{"rendered":"Would You Eat the McDonald\u2019s Purple BBQ Burger for Grimace?"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>[analyse_image type=&#8221;featured&#8221; src=&#8221;https:\/\/image-cdn.hypb.st\/https%3A%2F%2Fhypebeast.com%2Fimage%2F2026%2F04%2F30%2FtwMcDonalds-2026-Grimace-Menu-Purple-Burger-shake-sauce-pie-mini-donuts-info.jpg?w=1080&amp;cbr=1&amp;q=90&amp;fit=max&#8221;]<\/p>\n<div class=\"col-post-body col\">\n<div class=\"row post-body\">\n<aside class=\"post-body-sidebar\">\n<div class=\"post-body-sidebar-upper\">\n<div class=\"post-body-sidebar-category d-none d-lg-block\">\n<p>    Food &amp; Beverage\n                                                                                                    <\/p><\/div>\n<div class=\"post-body-sidebar-published d-none d-lg-block\"><time>Apr 30, 2026<\/time><\/div>\n<ul class=\"post-body-sidebar-hype-comments-container list-unstyled d-none d-lg-block\">\n<li><span class=\"hype-count yellow\"><br \/>\n             5.8K<br \/>\n    <\/span><\/p>\n<div class=\"floating-tooltip\" role=\"tooltip\"><span>Views<\/span><\/div>\n<\/li>\n<li><span class=\"disqus-comment-count\"><span>0<\/span><span>\u00a0<\/span><span class=\"d-none d-sm-inline text\">Comments<\/span><\/span>\n<div class=\"floating-tooltip\" role=\"tooltip\"><span>Comments<\/span><\/div>\n<\/li>\n<li><span class=\"text\">Save<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<div class=\"post-body-sidebar-author d-none d-lg-block\">\n<hr class=\"sidebar-divider share-divider\">\n<h6>Text By<\/h6>\n<p><span class=\"author-name\">Sophie Caraan<\/span><\/div>\n<hr class=\"sidebar-divider d-none d-lg-block\">\n<div 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2026<\/time><\/span><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"post-body-top-bar-hype-comments-container \"><span class=\"hype-count yellow\"><br \/>\n             5.8K<br \/>\n    <\/span><\/p>\n<div class=\"floating-tooltip\" role=\"tooltip\"><span>Views<\/span><\/div>\n<p><span class=\"disqus-comment-count\"><span>0<\/span><span>\u00a0<\/span><span class=\"d-none d-none text\">Comments<\/span><\/span><\/p>\n<div class=\"floating-tooltip\" role=\"tooltip\"><span>Comments<\/span><\/div>\n<p><span class=\"text\">Save<\/span><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"post-body-content\">\n<p><strong>Summary<\/strong><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>McDonald\u2019s Germany has officially rolled out an exclusive, all-purple menu dedicated to the brand\u2019s iconic Grimace mascot<\/li>\n<li>The drop is anchored by the visually jarring Purple BBQ Burger, which features a vibrant purple bun, purple cheese, and a matching sauce<\/li>\n<li>The regional menu arrives in the wake of the character\u2019s massive cultural resurgence and the highly viral 2023 Grimace Shake trend<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>McDonald\u2019s Germany has officially introduced an expansive, all-purple menu dedicated to Grimace, expanding the lovable mascot\u2019s viral footprint with the new Purple BBQ Burger.<\/p>\n<p>Following the character\u2019s massive cultural resurgence in recent years, McDonald\u2019s has continued to leverage Grimace\u2019s nostalgic, internet-breaking appeal. Hypebeast has heavily documented the mascot\u2019s transition from a retro McDonaldland figure to a dominant force in modern internet culture, a shift largely cemented by the wildly viral Grimace Shake trend that took over social media in the summer of 2023. Now, the brand is pushing that momentum even further in the European market, moving beyond the beverage category to experiment with highly saturated, character-themed culinary drops.\n<\/p>\n<p>Anchoring the new German menu is the unapologetically bold Purple BBQ Burger. The limited-edition sandwich leans entirely into the mascot\u2019s signature hue, featuring a 100% beef patty layered with purple cheese, creamy purple sauce, western sauce, onions, and iceberg lettuce, all housed within a vibrant purple bun. Alongside the savory main course, the regional launch officially brings back the infamous Grimace Shake, accompanied by a purple cream cheese pie, a purple blueberry cake-pop, and a purple-berry cream dipping sauce.\n<\/p>\n<p>The exclusive Grimace menu and the Purple BBQ Burger are currently available for a limited time exclusively via McDonald\u2019s Germany.<\/p>\n<div class=\"show-article\">\n<p>                                                            Read Full Article<\/p><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<footer>\n<div class=\"related-stories-main-wrapper\">\n<h3>Related Stories<\/h3>\n<div class=\"stories-container\" data-layer-list-name=\"related_stories\" data-layer-list-offset=\"0\" data-layer-list-child-selector=\".story-item\">\n<div class=\"story-item\" data-layer-item-id=\"6712792\" data-layer-item-blog-id=\"1\" data-layer-item-type=\"post\"><span>&gt;<\/span>What Makes a Best Bar in North America, With Cointreau On the Ground\n                                                                        <\/div>\n<div class=\"story-item\" data-layer-item-id=\"6712117\" data-layer-item-blog-id=\"1\" data-layer-item-type=\"post\"><span>&gt;<\/span>S.Pellegrino Brings Authentic Conversations to the Table With Lewis Hamilton\n                                                                        <\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"article-email-signup-wrapper impression-tracker\">\n<h3>We got you covered. 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                                         <source data-srcset=\"https:\/\/image-cdn.hypb.st\/https%3A%2F%2Fhypebeast.com%2Fimage%2F2026%2F04%2F30%2FMcDonalds-2026-Grimace-Menu-Purple-Burger-shake-sauce-pie-mini-donuts-info-5.jpg?q=90&amp;w=1400&amp;cbr=1&amp;fit=max\" media=\"(min-width: 1260px)\" \/><\/div>\n<p><span class=\"gallery-image-index\"><span class=\"image-index \">5 of 5<\/span><\/span><\/p>\n<div class=\"gallery-meta-container credit-wrapper\">\n<div class=\"credit \">Mcdonald&#8217;s Germany<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div id=\"post-body-top-bar\" class=\"post-body-top-bar d-block d-lg-none\">\n<div class=\"row\">\n<div class=\"post-body-top-bar-share-meta-container\">\n<div class=\"post-body-top-bar-meta\"><span class=\"post-body-top-bar-category\"><\/p>\n<p>    Food &amp; Beverage<br \/>\n                                                    <\/span><span class=\"post-body-top-bar-published\"><time>Apr 30, 2026<\/time><\/span><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"post-body-top-bar-hype-comments-container \"><span class=\"hype-count yellow\"><br \/>\n             5.8K<br \/>\n    <\/span><\/p>\n<div class=\"floating-tooltip\" role=\"tooltip\"><span>Views<\/span><\/div>\n<p><span class=\"disqus-comment-count\"><span>0<\/span><span>\u00a0<\/span><span class=\"d-none d-none text\">Comments<\/span><\/span><\/p>\n<div class=\"floating-tooltip\" role=\"tooltip\"><span>Comments<\/span><\/div>\n<p><span class=\"text\">Save<\/span><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"post-body-content\">\n<p><strong>Summary<\/strong><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>McDonald\u2019s Germany has officially rolled out an exclusive, all-purple menu dedicated to the brand\u2019s iconic Grimace mascot<\/li>\n<li>The drop is anchored by the visually jarring Purple BBQ Burger, which features a vibrant purple bun, purple cheese, and a matching sauce<\/li>\n<li>The regional menu arrives in the wake of the character\u2019s massive cultural resurgence and the highly viral 2023 Grimace Shake trend<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>McDonald\u2019s Germany has officially introduced an expansive, all-purple menu dedicated to Grimace, expanding the lovable mascot\u2019s viral footprint with the new Purple BBQ Burger.<\/p>\n<p>Following the character\u2019s massive cultural resurgence in recent years, McDonald\u2019s has continued to leverage Grimace\u2019s nostalgic, internet-breaking appeal. Hypebeast has heavily documented the mascot\u2019s transition from a retro McDonaldland figure to a dominant force in modern internet culture, a shift largely cemented by the wildly viral Grimace Shake trend that took over social media in the summer of 2023. Now, the brand is pushing that momentum even further in the European market, moving beyond the beverage category to experiment with highly saturated, character-themed culinary drops.\n<\/p>\n<p>Anchoring the new German menu is the unapologetically bold Purple BBQ Burger. The limited-edition sandwich leans entirely into the mascot\u2019s signature hue, featuring a 100% beef patty layered with purple cheese, creamy purple sauce, western sauce, onions, and iceberg lettuce, all housed within a vibrant purple bun. Alongside the savory main course, the regional launch officially brings back the infamous Grimace Shake, accompanied by a purple cream cheese pie, a purple blueberry cake-pop, and a purple-berry cream dipping sauce.\n<\/p>\n<p>The exclusive Grimace menu and the Purple BBQ Burger are currently available for a limited time exclusively via McDonald\u2019s Germany.<\/p>\n<div class=\"show-article\">\n<p>                                                            Read Full Article<\/p><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<footer>\n<div class=\"related-stories-main-wrapper\">\n<h3>Related Stories<\/h3>\n<div class=\"stories-container\" data-layer-list-name=\"related_stories\" data-layer-list-offset=\"0\" data-layer-list-child-selector=\".story-item\">\n<div class=\"story-item\" data-layer-item-id=\"6712792\" data-layer-item-blog-id=\"1\" data-layer-item-type=\"post\"><span>&gt;<\/span>What Makes a Best Bar in North America, With Cointreau On the Ground\n                                                                        <\/div>\n<div class=\"story-item\" data-layer-item-id=\"6712117\" data-layer-item-blog-id=\"1\" data-layer-item-type=\"post\"><span>&gt;<\/span>S.Pellegrino Brings Authentic Conversations to the Table With Lewis Hamilton\n                                                                        <\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"article-email-signup-wrapper impression-tracker\">\n<h3>We got you covered. 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                                         <source data-srcset=\"https:\/\/image-cdn.hypb.st\/https%3A%2F%2Fhypebeast.com%2Fimage%2F2026%2F04%2F30%2FMcDonalds-2026-Grimace-Menu-Purple-Burger-shake-sauce-pie-mini-donuts-info-5.jpg?q=90&amp;w=1400&amp;cbr=1&amp;fit=max\" media=\"(min-width: 1260px)\" \/><\/div>\n<p><span class=\"gallery-image-index\"><span class=\"image-index \">5 of 5<\/span><\/span><\/p>\n<div class=\"gallery-meta-container credit-wrapper\">\n<div class=\"credit \">Mcdonald&#8217;s Germany<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div id=\"post-body-top-bar\" class=\"post-body-top-bar d-block d-lg-none\">\n<div class=\"row\">\n<div class=\"post-body-top-bar-share-meta-container\">\n<div class=\"post-body-top-bar-meta\"><span class=\"post-body-top-bar-category\"><\/p>\n<p>    Food &amp; Beverage<br \/>\n                                                    <\/span><span class=\"post-body-top-bar-published\"><time>Apr 30, 2026<\/time><\/span><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"post-body-top-bar-hype-comments-container \"><span class=\"hype-count yellow\"><br \/>\n             5.8K<br \/>\n    <\/span><\/p>\n<div class=\"floating-tooltip\" role=\"tooltip\"><span>Views<\/span><\/div>\n<p><span class=\"disqus-comment-count\"><span>0<\/span><span>\u00a0<\/span><span class=\"d-none d-none text\">Comments<\/span><\/span><\/p>\n<div class=\"floating-tooltip\" role=\"tooltip\"><span>Comments<\/span><\/div>\n<p><span class=\"text\">Save<\/span><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"post-body-content\">\n<p><strong>Summary<\/strong><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>McDonald\u2019s Germany has officially rolled out an exclusive, all-purple menu dedicated to the brand\u2019s iconic Grimace mascot<\/li>\n<li>The drop is anchored by the visually jarring Purple BBQ Burger, which features a vibrant purple bun, purple cheese, and a matching sauce<\/li>\n<li>The regional menu arrives in the wake of the character\u2019s massive cultural resurgence and the highly viral 2023 Grimace Shake trend<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>McDonald\u2019s Germany has officially introduced an expansive, all-purple menu dedicated to Grimace, expanding the lovable mascot\u2019s viral footprint with the new Purple BBQ Burger.<\/p>\n<p>Following the character\u2019s massive cultural resurgence in recent years, McDonald\u2019s has continued to leverage Grimace\u2019s nostalgic, internet-breaking appeal. Hypebeast has heavily documented the mascot\u2019s transition from a retro McDonaldland figure to a dominant force in modern internet culture, a shift largely cemented by the wildly viral Grimace Shake trend that took over social media in the summer of 2023. Now, the brand is pushing that momentum even further in the European market, moving beyond the beverage category to experiment with highly saturated, character-themed culinary drops.\n<\/p>\n<p>Anchoring the new German menu is the unapologetically bold Purple BBQ Burger. The limited-edition sandwich leans entirely into the mascot\u2019s signature hue, featuring a 100% beef patty layered with purple cheese, creamy purple sauce, western sauce, onions, and iceberg lettuce, all housed within a vibrant purple bun. Alongside the savory main course, the regional launch officially brings back the infamous Grimace Shake, accompanied by a purple cream cheese pie, a purple blueberry cake-pop, and a purple-berry cream dipping sauce.\n<\/p>\n<p>The exclusive Grimace menu and the Purple BBQ Burger are currently available for a limited time exclusively via McDonald\u2019s Germany.<\/p>\n<div class=\"show-article\">\n<p>                                                            Read Full Article<\/p><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<footer>\n<div class=\"related-stories-main-wrapper\">\n<h3>Related Stories<\/h3>\n<div class=\"stories-container\" data-layer-list-name=\"related_stories\" data-layer-list-offset=\"0\" data-layer-list-child-selector=\".story-item\">\n<div class=\"story-item\" data-layer-item-id=\"6712792\" data-layer-item-blog-id=\"1\" data-layer-item-type=\"post\"><span>&gt;<\/span>What Makes a Best Bar in North America, With Cointreau On the Ground\n                                                                        <\/div>\n<div class=\"story-item\" data-layer-item-id=\"6712117\" data-layer-item-blog-id=\"1\" data-layer-item-type=\"post\"><span>&gt;<\/span>S.Pellegrino Brings Authentic Conversations to the Table With Lewis Hamilton\n                                                                        <\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"article-email-signup-wrapper impression-tracker\">\n<h3>We got you covered. Don\u2019t miss out on the latest news by signing up for our newsletters.<\/h3>\n<div class=\"terms\">By subscribing, you agree to our Terms of Use and Privacy Policy.<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"post-body-author d-block d-lg-none\">\n<hr class=\"sidebar-divider share-divider\">\n<h6>Text By<\/h6>\n<p><span class=\"author-name\">Sophie Caraan<\/span><\/div>\n<div class=\"post-body-credentials d-block d-lg-none\">\n<hr class=\"sidebar-divider\">\n<div class=\"credential\">\n<h6>Editor Assistant<\/h6>\n<p><span>Thu Tran<\/span><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"post-body-share d-block d-lg-none\">\n<hr class=\"sidebar-divider\">\n<h6>Share this article<\/h6>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"post-body-content-tags\">\n<div class=\"body collapsed\">\n<p>    McDonald\n                                                            <\/p><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/footer>\n<\/article>\n<div id=\"post-body-top-bar\" class=\"post-body-top-bar d-block d-lg-none\">\n<div class=\"row\">\n<div class=\"post-body-top-bar-share-meta-container\">\n<div class=\"post-body-top-bar-meta\"><span class=\"post-body-top-bar-category\"><\/p>\n<p>    Food &amp; Beverage<br \/>\n                                                    <\/span><span class=\"post-body-top-bar-published\"><time>Apr 30, 2026<\/time><\/span><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"post-body-top-bar-hype-comments-container \"><span class=\"hype-count yellow\"><br \/>\n             5.8K<br \/>\n    <\/span><\/p>\n<div class=\"floating-tooltip\" role=\"tooltip\"><span>Views<\/span><\/div>\n<p><span class=\"disqus-comment-count\"><span>0<\/span><span>\u00a0<\/span><span class=\"d-none d-none text\">Comments<\/span><\/span><\/p>\n<div class=\"floating-tooltip\" role=\"tooltip\"><span>Comments<\/span><\/div>\n<p><span class=\"text\">Save<\/span><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"post-body-top-bar-share-meta-container\">\n<div class=\"post-body-top-bar-meta\"><span class=\"post-body-top-bar-category\"><\/p>\n<p>    Food &amp; Beverage<br \/>\n                                                    <\/span><span class=\"post-body-top-bar-published\"><time>Apr 30, 2026<\/time><\/span><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"post-body-top-bar-meta\"><span class=\"post-body-top-bar-category\"><\/p>\n<p>    Food &amp; Beverage<br \/>\n                                                    <\/span><span class=\"post-body-top-bar-published\"><time>Apr 30, 2026<\/time><\/span><\/div>\n<div class=\"post-body-top-bar-hype-comments-container \"><span class=\"hype-count yellow\"><br \/>\n             5.8K<br \/>\n    <\/span><\/p>\n<div class=\"floating-tooltip\" role=\"tooltip\"><span>Views<\/span><\/div>\n<p><span class=\"disqus-comment-count\"><span>0<\/span><span>\u00a0<\/span><span class=\"d-none d-none text\">Comments<\/span><\/span><\/p>\n<div class=\"floating-tooltip\" role=\"tooltip\"><span>Comments<\/span><\/div>\n<p><span class=\"text\">Save<\/span><\/div>\n<div class=\"post-body-content\">\n<p><strong>Summary<\/strong><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>McDonald\u2019s Germany has officially rolled out an exclusive, all-purple menu dedicated to the brand\u2019s iconic Grimace mascot<\/li>\n<li>The drop is anchored by the visually jarring Purple BBQ Burger, which features a vibrant purple bun, purple cheese, and a matching sauce<\/li>\n<li>The regional menu arrives in the wake of the character\u2019s massive cultural resurgence and the highly viral 2023 Grimace Shake trend<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>McDonald\u2019s Germany has officially introduced an expansive, all-purple menu dedicated to Grimace, expanding the lovable mascot\u2019s viral footprint with the new Purple BBQ Burger.<\/p>\n<p>Following the character\u2019s massive cultural resurgence in recent years, McDonald\u2019s has continued to leverage Grimace\u2019s nostalgic, internet-breaking appeal. Hypebeast has heavily documented the mascot\u2019s transition from a retro McDonaldland figure to a dominant force in modern internet culture, a shift largely cemented by the wildly viral Grimace Shake trend that took over social media in the summer of 2023. Now, the brand is pushing that momentum even further in the European market, moving beyond the beverage category to experiment with highly saturated, character-themed culinary drops.\n<\/p>\n<p>Anchoring the new German menu is the unapologetically bold Purple BBQ Burger. The limited-edition sandwich leans entirely into the mascot\u2019s signature hue, featuring a 100% beef patty layered with purple cheese, creamy purple sauce, western sauce, onions, and iceberg lettuce, all housed within a vibrant purple bun. Alongside the savory main course, the regional launch officially brings back the infamous Grimace Shake, accompanied by a purple cream cheese pie, a purple blueberry cake-pop, and a purple-berry cream dipping sauce.\n<\/p>\n<p>The exclusive Grimace menu and the Purple BBQ Burger are currently available for a limited time exclusively via McDonald\u2019s Germany.<\/p>\n<div class=\"show-article\">\n<p>                                                            Read Full Article<\/p><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"post-body-author d-block d-lg-none\">\n<hr class=\"sidebar-divider share-divider\">\n<h6>Text By<\/h6>\n<p><span class=\"author-name\">Sophie Caraan<\/span><\/div>\n<div class=\"post-body-credentials d-block d-lg-none\">\n<hr class=\"sidebar-divider\">\n<div class=\"credential\">\n<h6>Editor Assistant<\/h6>\n<p><span>Thu Tran<\/span><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"post-body-share d-block d-lg-none\">\n<hr class=\"sidebar-divider\">\n<h6>Share this article<\/h6>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"post-body-content-tags\">\n<div class=\"body collapsed\">\n<p>    McDonald\n                                                            <\/p><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<p>[analyse_source url=&#8221;https:\/\/hypebeast.com\/2026\/4\/mcdonalds-2026-grimace-menu-purple-burger-shake-sauce-pie-mini-donuts-info&#8221;]<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>[analyse_image type=&#8221;featured&#8221; src=&#8221;https:\/\/image-cdn.hypb.st\/https%3A%2F%2Fhypebeast.com%2Fimage%2F2026%2F04%2F30%2FtwMcDonalds-2026-Grimace-Menu-Purple-Burger-shake-sauce-pie-mini-donuts-info.jpg?w=1080&amp;cbr=1&amp;q=90&amp;fit=max&#8221;] Food &amp; Beverage Apr 30, 2026 5.8K Views 0\u00a0Comments Comments Save Text By Sophie Caraan Editor Assistant Thu Tran Share this article 1 of 5 Mcdonald&#8217;s Germany 2 of 5 Mcdonald&#8217;s Germany 3 of 5 Mcdonald&#8217;s Germany 4 of 5 Mcdonald&#8217;s Germany 5 of 5 Mcdonald&#8217;s Germany Food &amp; Beverage Apr 30, [&hellip;]<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":1,"featured_media":0,"comment_status":"open","ping_status":"","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"footnotes":""},"categories":[2],"tags":[226,39],"class_list":["post-1916709","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","hentry","category-politics","tag-crawlmanager","tag-hypebeast-com"],"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/analyse.optim.biz\/index.php?rest_route=\/wp\/v2\/posts\/1916709","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/analyse.optim.biz\/index.php?rest_route=\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/analyse.optim.biz\/index.php?rest_route=\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/analyse.optim.biz\/index.php?rest_route=\/wp\/v2\/users\/1"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/analyse.optim.biz\/index.php?rest_route=%2Fwp%2Fv2%2Fcomments&post=1916709"}],"version-history":[{"count":0,"href":"https:\/\/analyse.optim.biz\/index.php?rest_route=\/wp\/v2\/posts\/1916709\/revisions"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/analyse.optim.biz\/index.php?rest_route=%2Fwp%2Fv2%2Fmedia&parent=1916709"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/analyse.optim.biz\/index.php?rest_route=%2Fwp%2Fv2%2Fcategories&post=1916709"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/analyse.optim.biz\/index.php?rest_route=%2Fwp%2Fv2%2Ftags&post=1916709"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}