r/interestingasfuck • u/Charming_History7423 • 12d ago

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

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u/7thFleetTraveller 12d ago

There are many EU laws which I'm glad about, but this is not one of them. Probably because of the nostalgia when I think about my own childhood. I still remember going to the cinema for the very first time, watching The Lion King and then going to McDonalds and getting a toy from the movie. Felt so wholesome for little me. But it was also more special back then, as it wasn't something my parents could affort every week.

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u/Brevard1986 11d ago

Nah, that age was one of wanton consumerism and little consideration of the impact. I support the push to not throw tons of plastic into landfills for so many broken MacDonalds toys.

Definitely sad that my kids won't be able to experience the craziness of getting so many random plastic toys I had as a child but we should endeavour to do better.

Having said that, I wouldn't be too critical if McDonalds decide to do a once per year promotion (e.g. anniversary event) where those plastic toys come back for a short period of time to make them a lot more meaningful.

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u/Over-Tomatillo9070 11d ago

They have done some creative things with card and paper that I have found pretty clever while staying sustainable.

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u/sneakyninjaking 11d ago

I'd rather they just get rid of the paper stuff too as its just not the same as a plastic toy.

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u/Over-Tomatillo9070 11d ago

I mean let’s be fair, we shouldn’t be bringing our kids there full stop. 😂

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u/ThePublikon 11d ago

There's some pretty clever stuff being done with moulded pulp. I could see it being as good as plastic from a modelmaking/strength perspective in a couple of years, if the pressure to reduce plastic in toys continues.