An entire generation of Americans grew up begging their parents to stop atMcDonald’sfor aHappy Meal.
And now, the Golden Arches tried to entice them with an adult Happy Meal.
On paper, the idea certainly sounds intriguing, but early reviews were quick to point out its shortcomings.
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“Yeah… this is not a nostalgic happy meal for adults.
This is weird and artistic and appeals to teenagers,“wrote one Reddit userafter reading about the promotion.
“There were so many directions McDonald’s could have gone with the toys that would have felt special.
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It doesn’t help that all four possible toy options are more creepy than nostalgic.
Each characterGrimace, the Hamburgler, Birdie, and the new Cactus Buddyfeature two sets of eyes.
It’s a safe bet at least a few customers will mistake these toys as a Halloween promotion.
The two sets of eyes is part of Cactus Plant Flea Market’s branding.
There’s also another very adult concern to consider: The price.
Meanwhile, McDonald’s staff are less than thrilled about the new promotion as well.
Now with this we have to literally stockpile them to survive a rush.
Some places it’s more than one of these.”
OneTikTok videoshows a McDonald’s worker pleading with customers to stop ordering the new adult Happy Meal.
“Bro pls don’t order those adult McDonald’s happy meals bro I’m begging.”
Nostalgia is nice, but there’s no going back to the pasteven for McDonald’s.
