Ronald McDonald

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Ronald McDonald

clown character and mascot

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He might also be popular with children, but some adults find Ronald McDonald downright scary. He’s been the mascot of McDonald’s since the early 1960s, when Willard Scott reportedly created the character. In the early 21st century, it was estimated that more than…
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He might also be popular with children, but some adults find Ronald McDonald downright scary. He’s been the mascot of McDonald’s since the early 1960s, when Willard Scott reportedly created the character. In the early 21st century, it was estimated that more than…
Read More