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Liberal_in_LA

(44,397 posts)
Wed Apr 23, 2014, 11:53 PM Apr 2014

Ronald Mcdonalds new look


Before makeover


New look below







The new Ronald sports a red blazer, a red bow tie, red-and-white striped rugby shirt, yellow vest and, yes, yellow cargo pants.
His hair is more coiffed. His vibe is less creepy. And – how shall we politely say this? – he looks slightly less clown-like.
"As a strategy, it feels a little desperate," says Kate Newlin, a brand consultant. She says it's as if the new Ronald is shouting: "Please remember you once loved me."
Love is sorely needed. McDonald's on Tuesday reported a 5% drop in first-quarter net income and 1.7% drop in U.S. same-store sales. Shares closed flat on Wednesday at 99.13.
Not to mention, McDonald's and Ronald McDonald have been mercilessly ridiculed in ads in recent weeks by Taco Bell, which just entered the breakfast market.

http://www.usatoday.com/story/money/business/2014/04/23/mcdonalds-ronald-mcdonald-fast-food/8067483/
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Ronald Mcdonalds new look (Original Post) Liberal_in_LA Apr 2014 OP
He still looks better than the original... Archae Apr 2014 #1
Creepy! Vashta Nerada Apr 2014 #2
here's the ultimate in fast food creepy Skittles Apr 2014 #3
Disturbing. Arugula Latte Apr 2014 #4
I agree. newcriminal Apr 2014 #6
I always thought Ronald McDonald was freaky and creepy and he's still freaky and creepy. nt Fla Dem Apr 2014 #5
Looks a little like Liberace. HERVEPA Apr 2014 #7
He lives in a sewer and eats children. Squinch Apr 2014 #8
IT. Neoma Apr 2014 #9
Is he selling monorails now? name not needed Apr 2014 #10
I never loved that fucker... MrMickeysMom Apr 2014 #11

MrMickeysMom

(20,453 posts)
11. I never loved that fucker...
Thu Apr 24, 2014, 07:19 PM
Apr 2014

He, Mayor McCheese and the ham-burglar can go hide a bunch of hot little fries up their ass, as far as I care.

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