People outraged by McDonald's decision regarding new menu item
McDonald’s has made the food dreams of many of its fans come true by introducing a nostalgic new menu item. But many fans have also been left dejected and ignored.
McDonald’s released a limited-edition Happy Meal for adults last week, which came with collectibles and merch. Called, Cactus Plant Flea Market Box, McDonald’s, fans couldn’t wait to lay their hands on this nostalgic nod to Happy Meals of their childhood.
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Unfortunately, British McDonald’s fans have had their dreams dashed because of some very unfortunate announcement that has followed the release. As reported byDaily Mail, these adult Happy Meals would be sold exclusively in the US and would not be available to its British fans.
More under this adMore under this adNo adult Happy Meals in the UK
According to Manchester Evening News,they contacted McDonald’s about the availability of the Happy Meal in Britain. The company confirmed that they have no plans of rolling out the new menu item in the UK. A spokesperson is quoted as saying,
More under this adMore under this adWe have no plans to roll this out in the UK.
The website's announcement of the bad news on Facebook attracted widespread disappointment and anger from fans at missing out on the new release.
More under this adMore under this adOne person is quoted as saying,
No happiness for the UK!
While another chimed in saying,
That doesn't make me HAPPY at all.More under this adMore under this ad
Another person expressed their dejection saying,
Absolutely devastating. [...] I won’t sleep at night knowing I won’t get an adult happy meal
Cactus Plant Flea Market Box is out now
In its latest Instagram post, McDonald’s has announced that these adultHappy Meals are now available in restaurants across the US. You can choose between a Big Mac or 10-piece Chicken McNuggets with medium Fries and drink.
The 4 collectibles released by McDonald’s in this adult Happy Meal edition are: Birdie®, Grimace®, Hamburglar® or Cactus Buddy! You would be able to lay your hands on 1 collectible in each meal box.
More under this adMore under this adSources used:
Daily Mail: ' McDisappointment! British fast food fans are 'livid' after McDonald's announced it's releasing adult Happy Meals in the US - but the offer WON'T be available in the UK'
Manchester Evening News: ' McDonald's fans 'can't sleep at night' after 'devastating' UK menu update'
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