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Guitar_Raph 08-20-2011 10:43 AM
Fast Food Mascot Dethroned
 
After nearly 35 years on the throne, the bearded Burger King mascot has been dethroned by the company.

This Ronald McDonald clone started in the late 70's as the magical Burger King, on kids cartoons. He even had a nemisis named The Duke of Doubt.

So long after 35 years to the Burger King.

Shreddhead 08-20-2011 12:33 PM
Wow, so much for the king. Its weird that these companies are changing their image in favor of a more "health friendly" one. when its the zany weird mascots that made them so identifiable in the past. Ive heard rumors that mcdonalds may be getting rid of ronald for a healthier image. Do clowns and kings really personify unhealthy food?

Jester 08-20-2011 04:03 PM
It's not that big a deal....the King has come and gone several times in Burger King's history. I bet he'll be back.

KROW 08-20-2011 07:47 PM
Sadly, this just proves that corporations can buy out whole nations. To his credit, the King went quietly to avoid bloodshed in an impending war over the special sauce.

Raph's Girl 08-21-2011 11:04 AM
Quote:
Originally Posted by Guitar_Raph (Post 870543)
After nearly 35 years on the throne, the bearded Burger King mascot has been dethroned by the company.

Tis Ronald McDonald clone started in the late 70's as the magical Burger King, on kids cartoons. H even had a nemisis named The Duke of Doubt.

So long after 35 years to the Burger King.
I suppose this is a good thing since he's creepy as heck. Plus he's a pervert and peeping tom. :P

shuriken 08-28-2011 12:38 PM
the ridiculous King. Not really gonna miss him. Remember when the mascot was Kid Vid? see how long that lasted. He'll be back. All hail to the King

Type 97 Chi-ha 08-31-2011 11:02 PM
When I was a tyke, there was a live actor who played the Burger King, and he wore no mask, just a royal costume. He wasn't creepy at all, but sang a brief song about himself in every commercial.

And Ronald MacDonald was around then too, along with the Grimace, the Hamburglar, and various other characters. I didn't feel the compulsion to stuff myself with fast food all the time, and my parents didn't give in to all my demands either, so I didn't wind up like a beach ball when I was a kid.

(Yes, I remember the big debate about advertising, fast food, and childhood obesity that was here weeks ago.)

BubblyShell22 09-01-2011 08:18 AM
I'm glad that mascot is gone because he seemed really creepy to me.

Mr._Mutant_Man 09-10-2011 10:16 AM
Quote:
Originally Posted by Shreddhead (Post 870566)
Wow, so much for the king. Its weird that these companies are changing their image in favor of a more "health friendly" one. when its the zany weird mascots that made them so identifiable in the past. Ive heard rumors that mcdonalds may be getting rid of ronald for a healthier image. Do clowns and kings really personify unhealthy food?
Unless they stop selling burgers and greasy breakfasts, it doesn't matter who their mascot is, they're going to be associated with being unhealthy.

Clowns don't equal unhealthy food, they represent horror from outer space.:teek:


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