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We Need to Talk About This NSFW McDonald’s Ad
While McDonald’s recent plant-based burger announcement seems to be the topic of conversation right now, we’ve got a much more pressing issue at hand: The fast food giant has a terrifying new advertisement that features a rather…raunchy Ronald McDonald. There are fries in places fries shouldn’t be.
The photo, which began circulating the web earlier this week, looks like it was pulled straight from a promo. But instead of letting the food speak for itself, they decided an illustration of Ronald McDonald with a six-pack and Speedo full of fries was the right advertising approach.
Twitter has, rightfully, lost its sh*t. “Thanks #Japan #McDonalds! I’m haten’ it…” one user wrote. “Yo @McDonalds what y’all doing in Japan ? ##wtf,” another added. But here’s the thing—we don’t know for sure whether it’s a real advertisement. Especially given the artwork’s striking resemblance (OK, fine, it’s an exact copy) to Brooklyn-based artist Wizard Skull’s “Sexy Ronald.” Delish has reached out to both the artist and the fast food giant for comment.
According to his website, he began posting the NSFW McDonald’s mascot around New York. “From there people began photographing him and he has spread across the world. He’s been made into toys, t-shirts, backpacks, posters and stickers,” the site reads.
Japan Has Manthong Fries !?!?!?!?! #Manthong #Mcdonalds #Fries@WHOtheFisJC pic.twitter.com/SV0FIYIj4K
Thanks #Japan #McDonalds! I’m haten’ it… pic.twitter.com/I7tU9TfsiV
Looks like my “Try a McDonalds in every country I visit” rule will not happen when I visit Japan… pic.twitter.com/vB51enAnt6
Maybe McD’s commissioned Mr. Skull for the piece? Maybe it’s all a hoax. But the, um, provocative Ronald advertisement wouldn’t be all that far fetched. In August, fans took notice of inappropriate plastic cups at McDonald’s, also in Japan. And while they claim it was all a mix-up, IDK GUYS. Seems like a pattern. ¯\_(ツ)_/¯
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