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The McDonald's Mascot They Had To Kill Off

Long-form7:02EntertainmentPublished Sep 6, 2026, 4:00 PM · 6w ago
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Description

Ronald McDonald was once one of the most famous mascots in the world, but then McDonald’s quietly made him disappear. From McDonaldland and childhood fame to the 2016 creepy clown panic, this video explores the real reason Ronald McDonald vanished from public life. Was he really taken down by clown sightings, or was McDonald’s already planning to move on?
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