Boba Rhett Posted September 9, 2002 Share Posted September 9, 2002 Big Sack for Ronald RONALD McDonald may have finally had his chips — after 39 years. Bosses of the burger chain — famed for its Big Mac — fear the flame-haired clown no longer cuts the mustard with kids. Now they are said to be considering sacking the character who first appeared in ads in 1963. The global firm claims Ronald is the world’s most recognised figure after Father Christmas. But an advertising executive consulted by McDonald’s over a possible image makeover said: “I think they are having serious concerns about him now. “He is over 30 — he is a clown from another era. He is an icon, but dated. The kids have moved on.” However bosses could face a bun fight if they try to give Ronald the chop, with his fans saying children still relish seeing him at parties. McDonald’s UK spokeswoman Jacqui Moore said: “As far as we are concerned, Ronald is still very relevant. “Kids love him, and we have released a new set of adverts starring him, now showing on children’s TV.” But Ronald has seen those big roles diminish. Instead of his famous smile, one recent commercial controversially concentrated on a divorced couple trying to win their son’s affection with trips to McDonald’s. Meanwhile the firm has been hit by falling sales, blamed on the BSE scare and healthier eating. Last week McDonald’s announced it was cutting the fat in its fries in the US by 48 per cent. The move came after a group of New York fatties decided to sue the chain, blaming it for them piling on the pounds. Link To Story Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Eets Posted September 9, 2002 Share Posted September 9, 2002 All I have to say is... THANK GOD! I've always hated that guy... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tie Guy Posted September 9, 2002 Share Posted September 9, 2002 I hate MvDonalds anyways, so i guess i don't really care at all. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Admiral Odin Posted September 9, 2002 Share Posted September 9, 2002 They constantly messed up my orders. 1 time giving me a bic mac with no meat. How can you forget the meat. Really hard to figure out why they aren't doing so good. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TheMadDoofer Posted September 9, 2002 Share Posted September 9, 2002 That article was so filled with puns it's not even funny! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Darth Homer Posted September 9, 2002 Share Posted September 9, 2002 Originally posted by Boba Rhett The move came after a group of New York fatties decided to sue the chain, blaming it for them piling on the pounds. [/i] Ok, this has to be the stupidest lawsuit since the "I burned myself with coffee and it's YOUR fault" case...which was ALSO against McD's That and they fry their meat until it's this thin: = Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Darth Homer Posted September 10, 2002 Share Posted September 10, 2002 McOWNED!! I'm sorry, that Idea was just too good....well, for me anyway Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Surfnshannon Posted September 10, 2002 Share Posted September 10, 2002 i dont know about you guys but that clown has always scared me. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Havoc Stryphe Posted September 10, 2002 Share Posted September 10, 2002 Looks like someone could use a Happy Meal! Well, look on the bright side Ronald, I hear they're having the IT: A broadway Musical casting calls for the character of Pennywise! What did you expect, most employers frown at clowning around at the work place! Poor Ronald's doomed. If you can't make it at McDonalds, where can you work? Actually, I heard it was due to a Sexual harrassment charge filed against Ronald McDonald by Birdie that lead to McDonalds firing Ronald upon pressure from Birdie's attorneys. Ronald was later quoted as saying, "I only asked if she'd inflate my balloon!" The Chicken McNuggets stated, "It was only a matter of time. He kept asking us if we wanted to see his nuggetts. The guys a really perv!" Grimace, The Hamburglar, and The Fry Guys all declined to comment. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Zygomaticus Posted September 10, 2002 Share Posted September 10, 2002 well who cares...they still have fries and the stuff oh well Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Darth Homer Posted September 10, 2002 Share Posted September 10, 2002 Poor Ronald...now he'll have to go back to Clown College...he'll be assigned to some 2-bit circus somewhere....you'll be able to recognize him...he'll be the sad clown. Also, has anyone else noticed that Grimace looks like an overgrown, purple McNugget? Maybe McNuggets turn into Grimaces when left out too long.... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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