Why are all old McDonald's ads so creepy?
This 1970s glimpse into McDonald's Land looks like the result of someone dropping acid with H.R. Pufnstuf, and the trippy music extolling the virtues of “french fry thatches” doesn’t help. Not to mention that any kid in his or her right mind would be terrified of a cop with a giant, grinning hamburger face. There are logistical issues, too: If the kids spend too long in the burger patches or under the milkshake volcano, they won’t be hungry by the time they get to McDonald’s. But that’s McDonald’s fault for franchising someplace where their entire menu grows naturally. —Posted by David Kiefaber |
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It looks like that because McDonald's ripped off the Krofft brothers.
http://www.straightdope.com/classics/a990827.html
Posted by: Editz | Mar 5, 2008 12:07:48 PM
to the point they won a lawsuit according to the wiki you posted LOL
Posted by: glenn | Mar 5, 2008 12:29:00 PM
Nice
Posted by: Holy | Mar 5, 2008 12:41:47 PM
Oh boy that close-up on Ronald was scary...
Posted by: The Ad Mad | Mar 5, 2008 3:50:02 PM
This isn't creepy. Haven't you got anything else to write about?
Posted by: Barbara Smith | Mar 5, 2008 4:32:55 PM
yes, what a dated idea - nobody would ever do a magic land of burgers and fries today.
http://www.boardsmag.com/screeningroom/commercials/1580/
Posted by: | Mar 5, 2008 6:13:33 PM
See, Crispin's not that original after all.
Posted by: tom lout | Mar 5, 2008 6:54:53 PM
pwned...
Posted by: Big Red | Nov 16, 2009 11:27:31 AM
