McDonald's Question for those of you 27 and Older

[TVFactFan]

When you was a little kid, did you think you were going to see Ronald Mcdonald when you went to Mcdonalds?-lol I always asked my mom-"where is he? not knowing that it was just a commercial-lol My mom would say things like-"He is not at this Mcdonald's Today"


Anyone????

[AB]

My younger sister used to expect to see him too. She'd be so disappointed when he wasn't there.

[Mikado]

Cant say that i did....just as well, i used to find him a bit scary :lol:

[TVFactFan]

My younger sister used to expect to see him too. She'd be so disappointed when he wasn't there.


What happened to him anyway?-lol

[TVFactFan]

Cant say that i did....just as well, i used to find him a bit scary :lol:


Do u know what happened to him?-lol

[Lex Luthor]

http://www.rmhokc.com/Portals/0/Ronald%20McDonald%20Images%20029.jpg

Honestly I always thought the guy was creepy. I would have much preferred to see the Hamburglar

http://www.tektonics.org/hamburglar.gif

[Courtnee]

Why does this question pertain to those 27 and older? Because I'm younger than you, does that mean I didn't have a childhood?

[Hollow]

Why does this question pertain to those 27 and older? Because I'm younger than you, does that mean I didn't have a childhood?
exactly what i thought.....what makes you think kids don't still go to mcdonald's expecting to see the guy?

[Already Gone]

No, I didn't care about the clown. I liked Grimus (sp?)

[Ireneparalegal]

Back when I was a kid of around 4-5 (1969-1970) they had special appearances of Ronald McDonald and some of the other characters at McDonald's around the U.S. I recall seeing him at one in Los Angeles where they had this big crowd of people and lots of kids, balloons, treats, etc. So to answer your question Sol, not only did I expect to see him...I ACTUALLY DID. So there. :lol:

[Mikado]

Do u know what happened to him?-lol
Hes still around, but, like Mickey Mouse, is now more a figurehead symbol, as an "old fashioned clown", he probably doesnt "hit" the target "hiphop" market they have been targeting, as of late.

Below, the ORIGINAL Ronald...AKA Willard Scott..Yes, THAT Willard Scott!!
( Dont you love the shake cup nose and carrying box hat? :lol: )

[catlover79]

I live about less than a quarter of a mile from a McDonald's, and every time my parents or grandma would take me or my siblings, I too wondered where Ronald was. I also wanted to know where the Hamburglar, Birdie, etc. were hiding. :lol:

[TVFactFan]

Why does this question pertain to those 27 and older? Because I'm younger than you, does that mean I didn't have a childhood?


Because Ronald wasn't around any longer when you were growing up. Thart's why I said 27 and up, I wasn't discriminating or anything-lol

[catlover79]

Because Ronald wasn't around any longer when you were growing up. Thart's why I said 27 and up, I wasn't discriminating or anything-lol
That's right - the McDonalds characters were used a LOT back in the 1970s and 1980s - before some of you were even born!! :D Or at least before you were able to remember. :lol:

[TVFactFan]

exactly what i thought.....what makes you think kids don't still go to mcdonald's expecting to see the guy?


I didn't think he was around anymore-lol I thought he was a thing of the past

[catlover79]

I didn't think he was around anymore-lol I thought he was a thing of the past
Same here - but then again, Solomon and I and several other adults here don't have kids, so we're out of the loop. :lol:

[Stuck In The '70's]

He still shows up at my town's Christmas parades. :lol:

[TVFactFan]

Back when I was a kid of around 4-5 (1969-1970) they had special appearances of Ronald McDonald and some of the other characters at McDonald's around the U.S. I recall seeing him at one in Los Angeles where they had this big crowd of people and lots of kids, balloons, treats, etc. So to answer your question Sol, not only did I expect to see him...I ACTUALLY DID. So there. :lol:


Well I never saw him in Philly-lol Lucky You

[TVFactFan]

He still shows up at my town's Christmas parades. :lol:


FOR REAL??????????-LOL-LOL

[Stuck In The '70's]

FOR REAL??????????-LOL-LOL
Yea every Christmas. We have a McDonalds right on Main Street so I guess it's a big tie in to that. I don't see him on TV anymore though. He used to be on all the time on Saturday mornings but when the network cartoons left I guess he did too.

[dawsongirl]

I dount I did. Live characters like that scared the hell out of me. Disneyland was not the happiest place on earth for me. lol

[dawsongirl]

He's still on their cups and stuff. Ronald is seen properly throwing the item away in a trash can. Look next time you're at a McDonalds; he's on the bottom somewhere.

[Brieannas21]

Because Ronald wasn't around any longer when you were growing up. Thart's why I said 27 and up, I wasn't discriminating or anything-lol


I'm 26 and Ronald was around when I was a little girl. Ronald, Grimus and Hamburgler, they were all around.

[TVFactFan]

I'm 26 and Ronald was around when I was a little girl. Ronald, Grimus and Hamburgler, they were all around.


i wasn't sure so i went back as far as 27, i was sure someone 20 wouldn't know who he was

[Penny Lane]

Ronald McDonald is creepy!:eek:

[PZelda]

Because Ronald wasn't around any longer when you were growing up. Thart's why I said 27 and up, I wasn't discriminating or anything-lol
I turn 22 in three weeks, and I remember 'em alright. I, you know, ACTUALLY remember some of the 1980s (being I was 4 1/2 at the end of 1989), SO THERE. :p

[Seth]

Heck, McDonalds continued to use the full cast of characters in their ads until the early 1990s, so THERE.

[Courtnee]

Heck, McDonalds continued to use the full cast of characters in their ads until the early 1990s, so THERE.
yep

[TVFactFan]

Heck, McDonalds continued to use the full cast of characters in their ads until the early 1990s, so THERE.


Ok so if you say early 90's, the fact that courtnee is 15, that would mean that in 1990 she was not born, 1 in 1991 and 2 in 1992. So that's why I moved the age up a bit, now someone who is 22, was 5 in 1990 and 7 in 92 but that's still pushing it a bit

[Zoneboy]

Ronald McDonald is creepy!:eek:
http://unquietmind.com/images2/unhappymeal.jpg

Some clowns are cool though. :D
http://www.timem.com/starwebs/williamwindom/auto/pics/windom52.jpg

[PZelda]

Ok so if you say early 90's, the fact that courtnee is 15, that would mean that in 1990 she was not born, 1 in 1991 and 2 in 1992. So that's why I moved the age up a bit, now someone who is 22, was 5 in 1990 and 7 in 92 but that's still pushing it a bit
Um, Courtnee _was_ born in 1991. She turns 16 in a little while here. :lol:

You can think what you want, but I know damn well what I remember of the late 80's and early 90's. People are amazed at my photographic memory.

[Seth]

You can think what you want, but I know damn well what I remember of the late 80's and early 90's. People are amazed at my photographic memory.

And *I* know damned well what you remember, cause I remember the exact same things. McDonalds ads, with the full cast of characters, up through around 1993-95 or thereabouts.

[PZelda]

And *I* know damned well what you remember, cause I remember the exact same things. McDonalds ads, with the full cast of characters, up through around 1993-95 or thereabouts.
Exactly right you are. :) We got lucky enough to be born when we were. It certainly helps that we're pretty close in age, hehe.

I know I certainly wondered about seeing Ronald at McDonald's if we actually went there to eat. Kids today don't have that, I think.

[Ireneparalegal]

i wasn't sure so i went back as far as 27, i was sure someone 20 wouldn't know who he was
WTF???? My daughter is 18 and he was around when she was little. Of course she knows who Ronald McDonald is. He may not be noticeable as much as when I was a youngster, but that face of his is associated with McDonalds and always will be.

[Mikado]

I went to McDs today, and Ronald WAS there....a large plastic sculpture of him sitting on a park bench!

[catlover79]

I went to McDs today, and Ronald WAS there....a large plastic sculpture of him sitting on a park bench!
:rofl: Mikado, you never fail to crack me up. You rock!! :D

[Mikado]

:rofl: Mikado, you never fail to crack me up. You rock!! :D
I wasnt kidding though....I think they have them in ALL the McDs here...they are lifesize versions of the clown sitting on a bench...the idea being you can sit with Ronald...........If anyone WANTED to DO that :eek:

[Mikado]

I wasnt kidding though....I think they have them in ALL the McDs here...they are lifesize versions of the clown sitting on a bench...the idea being you can sit with Ronald...........If anyone WANTED to DO that :eek:
:eek2:

[TVFactFan]

WTF???? My daughter is 18 and he was around when she was little. Of course she knows who Ronald McDonald is. He may not be noticeable as much as when I was a youngster, but that face of his is associated with McDonalds and always will be.


I didn't think they did the commercials anymore with him being at Mcdonalds

[EmoJoe]

i was born in 92 and remember him. :grr:

lolol i think he is still the mascot.

[snl 70s show fan]

No, I didn't care about the clown. I liked Grimus (sp?) as long as we are talking about mcdonaldland can someone explain to me what exactly grimice is supposed to be is he some sort of animal or space creture or is he just ronalds purple blob friend he has always been my fave on the commercials but i always wondered what he is

[Mikado]

as long as we are talking about mcdonaldland can someone explain to me what exactly grimice is supposed to be is he some sort of animal or space creture or is he just ronalds purple blob friend he has always been my fave on the commercials but i always wondered what he is
What he is exactly wasnt ever clear but, originally, he was a thief......like the Hamburglar who stole hamburgers and the "fry guys" who stole the fries, Grimace liked to steal milkshakes ( possibly he was a blob cause McDs shakes werent low fat back then :lol: ), and to make things easier, he had an extra set of arms to help him!

[Number 9 Dream]

I remember all of those mascots as well. They were really big in the 80's, as far as I can remember. Grimace, Birdie, Hamburglar, the moon guy (lol, I forgot his name). They were awesome :)

[catlover79]

I remember all of those mascots as well. They were really big in the 80's, as far as I can remember. Grimace, Birdie, Hamburglar, the moon guy (lol, I forgot his name). They were awesome :)
Yes, they were!! :D

[Mikado]

I remember all of those mascots as well. They were really big in the 80's, as far as I can remember. Grimace, Birdie, Hamburglar, the moon guy (lol, I forgot his name). They were awesome :)
Trouble is, they just arent "hiphop" enough for Todays kids.....maybe in a year or two, we'll see them all return, wearing baggy pants, giant sneakers and their caps worn backwards, Ronald Talking ebonics " Yo, Im Ronald McDonald, come ta McDs fo` shakes n hustla its good food, n fun!"

( Something like what's happened to Kool-aid man lately :rolleyes: )

[catlover79]

Trouble is, they just arent "hiphop" enough for Todays kids.....maybe in a year or two, we'll see them all return, wearing baggy pants, giant sneakers and their caps worn backwards, Ronald Talking ebonics " Yo, Im Ronald McDonald, come ta McDs fo` shakes n hustla its good food, n fun!"

( Something like what's happened to Kool-aid man lately :rolleyes: )
I guess people were worried about Kool Aid Man being a bad influence because he didn't wear pants before. :rolleyes: That never stopped JJ Evans from being a fan!!! :rofl:

[theshark8777]

Two Words: Mayor McChesse.

[Stuck In The '70's]

I collected these at one time. I wish I still had them.

http://www.goantiques.com/scripts/images,id,911590.html

[Mikado]

I collected these at one time. I wish I still had them.

http://www.goantiques.com/scripts/images,id,911590.html
oh man....I forgot all about Captain Crook...who wanted to steal all the filet-o-fish sandwiches ( He can HAVE them! :barf: )

[snl 70s show fan]

What he is exactly wasnt ever clear but, originally, he was a thief......like the Hamburglar who stole hamburgers and the "fry guys" who stole the fries, Grimace liked to steal milkshakes ( possibly he was a blob cause McDs shakes werent low fat back then :lol: ), and to make things easier, he had an extra set of arms to help him!thanks for the explaniton miakdo

[Zoneboy]

( Something like what's happened to Kool-aid man lately :rolleyes: )

At least the Kool-Aid man was honored with his own video game. :lol:

http://www.tomheroes.com/images/koolaid_ad.JPG

[snl 70s show fan]

I collected these at one time. I wish I still had them.

http://www.goantiques.com/scripts/images,id,911590.htmli thiink i had one or 2 of those glasses i was wondering if anyone here besides me had the ronald mcdonald childrens records that came out in 1979 or 80? i remember one was about birthday parties i cant remember what the other one was

[Mikado]

thanks for the explaniton miakdo
YW :)

[Lex Luthor]

At least the Kool-Aid man was honored with his own video game. :lol:


http://www.mcvideogame.com/game-eng.html
So does McDonalds :lol:

[Hollow]

I didn't think he was around anymore-lol I thought he was a thing of the past
don't know how you've been missing him, he's reportedly the second most recognized character in the world.

[catlover79]

don't know how you've been missing him, he's reportedly the second most recognized character in the world.
First is Mickey Mouse, isn't it??

[Ireneparalegal]

First is Mickey Mouse, isn't it??
Yep.

[Mikado]

First is Mickey Mouse, isn't it??
in Japan, Tetsuwan Atom has that kind of status! (Astro Boy to you)

[Lex Luthor]

http://www.faithfreedom.org/debates/bugsbunny7.jpg

Gotta be #3