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What age is too old for a Happy Meal?

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roisin · 03/08/2008 17:32

My boys don't actually like McDs, so we don't go there. (We eat other junk food instead.)

ds1 went to a party today, and fortunately I had warned him to be polite, even though he doesn't like the food. But he was particularly surprised that they were given Happy Meals, given their age.

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IdrisTheDragon · 03/08/2008 21:56

I'm 32 and have Happy Meals

Mercy · 03/08/2008 22:01

lol at veins running with fat and manky carrots. I think most people know about Mcdonalds.

Did you see Coalface this evening?

I also want to know what a serve-you-right is.

FluffyMummy123 · 03/08/2008 22:02

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OurHamsterisevil · 03/08/2008 22:14

Just because a child can eat all that food doesn't mean they should!

FluffyMummy123 · 03/08/2008 22:15

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psychomum5 · 03/08/2008 22:18

I have a happy meal if and when I go to macdonalds.

tis the only meal that is dairy free, and it is enough food-wise too for me!

KTNoo · 03/08/2008 22:21

The other day a girl came over and asked if ds wanted the toy from her happy meal. I said thanks and asked her if she was sure she didn't want it. She looked horrified and replied "I am twelve!" Aww, sweet. I suppose she got the happy meal because it was cheaper.

ShowOfHands · 03/08/2008 22:21

Do the MN food police have a subsidised staff canteen?

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Flibbertyjibbet · 03/08/2008 23:01

Well I win, cos I'm 46 and will occasionally have a happy meal.

Haven't had any reason to take the ds's there though, they are 3 and 2 so haven't heard of pester power yet.

seeker · 03/08/2008 23:13

My mum had one at 83!

My dd likes the Chicken Caesar Salad, which apparantly has more calories in it than a burger and chips!

SueW · 03/08/2008 23:34

I have a cheeseburger Happy Meal if I go to McDonald's. ISTR it's 9 WW points for that, if you have water with it, so entirely reasonable as a meal for someone who has 22 points a day. (I think WW min daily points is 18, exc saving for special occasions, so still not bad)

serenity · 03/08/2008 23:40

Ds1 (10) hasn't had a happy meal for a while, DS2 (8) has a happy meal plus an extra cheeseburger, but I know a few older kids who are content with a Happy meal still - individual preference I suppose.

Oh and I was going to do a fairly amusing, but highly sarcastic response to Ourhamsterisevils post, then I decided I couldn't be arsed and it wasn't really worth the energy.

pointydog · 03/08/2008 23:54

There is no age limit. Dd1 is nearly 12 and has happy meals.

A light lunch, a little toy to fiddle with - just enough for anyone

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nappyaddict · 04/08/2008 10:25

I still have them!!

MrsMattie · 04/08/2008 10:27

On the rare occasion I have a Maccy dees I have them.

branflake81 · 04/08/2008 12:11

I never really go to McD. Last time I did I asked for small burger and small fries and it automatically came in the happy meal box with the toy and everything. Seemed a bit OTT.

TopBitch · 04/08/2008 15:55

DD (aged 12) loves them. I eat them as well, I'm not that hungry usually and can't eat a huge meal.

mumeeee · 04/08/2008 21:54

11 is not to old for a happy meal DD3 still loved them at that age.DD2 is 18 and still sometimes buys Happy Meals when she is in town with her friends.

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