Talk:Happy Meal

No Controversy?

Why isn't there a section on the controversy surrounding happy meals and the use of toys to promote the consumption of fast food? The article reads a lot like a promotional article. CelticLabyrinth 03:38, 21 May 2007 (UTC)

To be honest, it doesn't really seem to be promotional, just lacking criticism. If you can find well sourced info on any controversy, be bold and add it!--NeoNerd 21:04, 17 June 2007 (UTC)

Doesn't a portion of the proceeds from Happy Meals go toward Ronald McDonald House? I know it's a big source of chairty income any time they do a drive. Any controversy over it should include that as its counterpoint, I would think, since I don't see it in main article.Daemon8666 (talk) 13:47, 20 March 2011 (UTC)

Burger Chef had the "fun meal" long before McD's had a happy meal

I was surprised that I didn't see any mention of the Fun Meal, or whatever it was called, that Burger Chef had as far back as the 1970's or maybe even earlier. Just saying. —Preceding unsigned comment added by 69.133.43.115 (talk) 05:47, 17 May 2011 (UTC)

Happy Meal Inventor

I would disagree with the latest edit by McGeddon in regards to the inventor of the Happy Meal. Though the source cited includes Dick Brams as the McDonald's creator of the item, the entire content of the citation shows Bob Bernstein as having the original idea for the Happy Meal, even down to the name and toy inside. The article also even details the inspiration. I would request a review of this content and a re-edit. Joshuald (talk) 20:56, 5 April 2010 (UTC)joshualdJoshuald (talk) 20:56, 5 April 2010 (UTC)

It appears that there's some degree of controversy now regarding the creator of the Happy Meal. I disagree with the assertion about Yolanda Cofino as the inventor of the Happy Meal, since she was only the person with the concept for a children't meal. That is not the Happy Meal, it's something else entirely. The citations do not automatically follow that Ms. Cofino deserves credit, especially as Bob Bernstein is credited by the Patent Office with the trademark. Joshuald (talk) 21:51, 11 August 2011 (UTC)

Happy Meal Inventor

The inventor of the Happy Meal was Bob Charles from Boulder, CO. Bob, in conjunction with Dale Pond, developed the concept, then gave it to McDonald's. McDonald's Advertising Agencies commercialized it for McDonald's. — Preceding unsigned comment added by Jcharles.1 (talk • contribs) 00:25, 3 April 2017 (UTC)

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Semi-protected edit request on 27 September 2021

I want to say that happy meals are for kids 3-12 years old. LooseSturgeon862 (talk) 15:00, 27 September 2021 (UTC)

 Not done: please provide reliable sources that support the change you want to be made. Also, it's likely that any age-based guidance the company / franchises offer might be different based on location, as McDonald's operates locations worldwide, so any statement about this should be backed by a source and reference should be made about the location. It's unlikely there are any sources for that, with the minimum age for toys being the prevalent number as there are choking hazard concerns. ASUKITE 15:07, 27 September 2021 (UTC)

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Semi-protected edit request on 7 September 2023

Under “Adult Version” it implies the recent Cactus Plant Flea Market happy meal was the first adult happy meal. However, the first attempt at an Adult Happy Meal was actually in 2004 with McDonald’s Active Fit Happy Meal which also came in a box and came with a bottle water, salad, a exercise booklet, and a step o meter. Below is a link to an CNN article on the 2004 adult happy meal.

https://money.cnn.com/2004/05/11/news/fortune500/mcdonalds_happymeal/ 2604:5500:5068:F600:D91E:C5F4:69BB:D25E (talk) 08:49, 7 September 2023 (UTC)

 Not done: it's not clear what changes you want to be made. Please mention the specific changes in a "change X to Y" format and provide a reliable source if appropriate. Lightoil (talk) 02:03, 8 September 2023 (UTC)

I think if there is a section for adult happy meals, the original adult happy meal from 2004 should also be included. As it is written now under “adult version”, it makes it seems that the Cactus Plant Flea Market happy meal is the first time McDonalds attempted in creating an adult happy meal. It should be mention that there was actually an adult version of the happy meals at McDonalds that existed before.

Sources:

https://www.outsidebusinessjournal.com/brands/get-happy-with-mcdonalds-go-active-happy-meal-for-adults/

https://www.qsrmagazine.com/news/mcdonalds-launches-adult-happy-meal

https://money.cnn.com/2004/05/11/news/fortune500/mcdonalds_happymeal/

https://www.campaignlive.com/article/mcdonalds-adds-healthy-options-adult-happy-meals/200732

https://www.nbcnews.com/id/wbna4749559 2604:5500:5068:F600:D91E:C5F4:69BB:D25E (talk) 06:11, 8 September 2023 (UTC)

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An adult version of the Happy Meal was released in 2022 as a limited release collaboration with Cactus Plant Flea Market. The meal, which includes a standard Big Mac or Chicken McNuggets combo meal, comes with a collectible toy of Cactus Buddy or four-eyed caricatures of McDonaldland characters Grimace, Birdie or the Hamburglar.

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An adult version of the Happy Meal was released in 2004 with McDonald’s “Active Fit” Happy Meal. The adult meal came in a special adult size happy meal box and included a bottle water, salad, an exercise booklet, and a “step-o-meter”.

In 2022 another adult version of the Happy Meal was released as a limited release collaboration with Cactus Plant Flea Market. The meal, which includes a standard Big Mac or Chicken McNuggets combo meal, comes with a collectible toy of Cactus Buddy or four-eyed caricatures of McDonaldland characters Grimace, Birdie or the Hamburglar. 2604:5500:5068:F600:D91E:C5F4:69BB:D25E (talk) 06:16, 8 September 2023 (UTC)

Semi-protected edit request on 23 September 2023

Change

An adult version of the Happy Meal was released in 2022 as a limited release collaboration with Cactus Plant Flea Market. The meal, which includes a standard Big Mac or Chicken McNuggets combo meal, comes with a collectible toy of Cactus Buddy or four-eyed caricatures of McDonaldland characters Grimace, Birdie or the Hamburglar.

To

An adult version of the Happy Meal was released in 2004 with McDonald’s “Active Fit” Happy Meal. The adult meal came in a special adult size happy meal box and included a bottle water, salad, an exercise booklet, and a “step-o-meter”.

In 2022 another adult version of the Happy Meal was released as a limited release collaboration with Cactus Plant Flea Market. The meal, which includes a standard Big Mac or Chicken McNuggets combo meal, comes with a collectible toy of Cactus Buddy or four-eyed caricatures of McDonaldland characters Grimace, Birdie or the Hamburglar.

Source 2604:5500:5068:F600:78A1:B2E8:43C6:7E43 (talk) 00:20, 23 September 2023 (UTC)

I have made this edit as requested.

--MtPenguinMonster (talk) 12:24, 28 September 2023 (UTC)

 Note: Marked as done NotAGenious (talk) 13:38, 28 September 2023 (UTC)

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