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Ronald McDonald is a clown??

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Virgil4 · 03/02/2018 19:27

Confused Shock

Just watching a programme and up pops Ronald McDonald, DD comments on how she hates clowns and I say that “RMc isn’t a clown, silly!”. DH and DD look at me as if I’ve lost my mind and tell me that of course he is Hmm. They had a good old laugh.

I’m shocked, I didnt realise he’s a clown, just a man with a painted face and a funny wig...and funny clothes.

So, dear MN who’s right??

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DenPerry · 03/02/2018 19:28

Of course he's a clown! Grin

ForalltheSaints · 03/02/2018 19:28

He is a character created to sell fast food. Remember Super Size Me and never set foot in the place again.

CappuccinoCake · 03/02/2018 19:29

Of course he is.

I'd so a "let me Google that for you" link if I knew how to!!

MumGoneMild · 03/02/2018 19:29

Yeah pennywise is also clown and we all know how that turned out!

HoneyDragon · 03/02/2018 19:29

a man with a painted face and a funny wig...and funny clothes

So that’s either a clown or Danny La Rue?

Hmmalittlefishy · 03/02/2018 19:29

He's a clown
a man with a painted face and a funny wig...and funny clothes. is also the definition of a clown!
He doesn't really appear on adverts much now and never used to do 'traditional' clown thing s but yes definitely a clown

ladybirdsaredotty · 03/02/2018 19:30

Grin I'm a vegetarian and even I know he's a clown!

Soubriquet · 03/02/2018 19:30

What on earth did you think he was?! Grin

Muddlingalongalone · 03/02/2018 19:31

Did you never go to a McDonald's birthday party as a child??

LanaKanesLeftNippleTassle · 03/02/2018 19:31

Def a clown.

I’m shocked, I didnt realise he’s a clown, just a man with a painted face and a funny wig...and funny clothes

Right there you have literally described a clown.

Did the massive clown shoes not give it away??!

Grin
LanaKanesLeftNippleTassle · 03/02/2018 19:32

X post with lots of others!

SnowannaRainbow · 03/02/2018 19:32

Burger King's advertising campaign when IT was shown in cinemas Grin.

Ronald McDonald is a clown??
ProseccoPoppy · 03/02/2018 19:33

@Cappucino...

lmgtfy.com/?q=Is+Ronald+McDonald+a+clown%3F

Grin

Op - definitely a clown! But thanks for making me smile!!

Redglitter · 03/02/2018 19:33

Grin ofcourse he's a clown.

PerfectlySymmetricalButtocks · 03/02/2018 19:33

A man with a painted face and a funny wig, and funny clothes is a clown. 😂

LanaKanesLeftNippleTassle · 03/02/2018 19:33

Snowanna
That's a fucking genius bit of advertising!

Grin
ShatnersBassoon · 03/02/2018 19:34

I can't... What?! No! Had you never really seen him before or something?

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Virgil4 · 03/02/2018 19:42

Oh Shock

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Amanduh · 03/02/2018 19:43

Seriously what did you think he was?! 😂😂

CrystalMethHog · 03/02/2018 19:43

😂

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Virgil4 · 03/02/2018 19:44

To answer some questions:

  • Yes, I’d seen Ronald before
  • Yes, I’d been to a McDonald’s party as a child, they were great!
  • Yes, I suppose I can see why some people might think he’s a clown but I’m still not convinced.
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Kochicoo · 03/02/2018 19:44

If it makes you feel any better OP, I always just thought he was a man in funny clothes too! I thought he was the equivalent of Tony Tiger or Snap, Crackle and Pop - the equivalent of a mascot type character!

flumpybear · 03/02/2018 19:45

Do you live in a parallel universe Grin

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Virgil4 · 03/02/2018 19:45

Just a man; a funny man, in funny clothes wearing funny makeup Blush

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demirose87 · 03/02/2018 19:47

He freaks me the fuck out.

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