Fast Food Mascot Dethroned

*Guitar_Raph* · 08-20-2011, 10:43 AM

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

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Originally Posted by Guitar_Raph

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.

*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

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Originally Posted by Shreddhead

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.

08-20-2011, 10:43 AM	#1
Guitar_Raph Superhero musician Join Date: Feb 2003 Location: Dallas, Texas Posts: 2,191	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. __________________ Mikey drums with nunchucks! Last edited by Guitar_Raph; 07-21-2013 at 11:52 AM.

08-20-2011, 12:33 PM	#2
Shreddhead Mad Scientist Join Date: Jun 2011 Location: Pittsburgh Posts: 1,470	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? __________________

08-20-2011, 04:03 PM	#3
Jester Rat-faced Dude-guy Join Date: Feb 2004 Location: Arkansas Posts: 26,301	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. __________________ "Clearly, you're Ninja Turtling incorrectly." - Leo656

08-20-2011, 07:47 PM	#4
KROW Meat-n-Potatoes Man Join Date: Jun 2004 Location: State's Anus, NY Posts: 6,472	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. __________________ - Optimus Acid Trip - Cult of a Half-Shell - Raiden's Bitter Tongue - *I don't try to be funny; I fail at it naturally.*

08-28-2011, 12:38 PM	#6
shuriken Second City Shinobi Join Date: Jul 2005 Location: Chi-town Posts: 4,182	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 __________________ Some things are better left unsaid. This isn't one of them

08-31-2011, 11:02 PM	#7
Type 97 Chi-ha Mad Scientist Join Date: Aug 2005 Location: Brookfield, IL Posts: 1,333	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.)

09-01-2011, 08:18 AM	#8
BubblyShell22 Leo-holic Join Date: Sep 2007 Location: Indiana Posts: 16,912	I'm glad that mascot is gone because he seemed really creepy to me. __________________ "A warrior who never fails, never learns."-The Ancient One. "Embrace your inner a**holiness."-Mr. Anderson.