r/interestingasfuck • u/Charming_History7423 • 12d ago

/r/all McDonald's in the 80s compared to today

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u/Kimberlylynn2003 12d ago

Did they change to stop marketing toward kids or just wanted modern?

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u/Paul_The_Builder 11d ago

McDonalds got a lot of negative publicity in the late 90's and early 2000's (especially after "Supersize Me" was made) and were largely blamed for the increase in child obesity.

Play areas and happy meals were seen as marketing unhealthy food to kids and equating unhealthy food with fun activities.