Friday, May 4, 2012

Photo- Finish Friday --Happy Ground Zero

The McDonald's in Guatemala City where Yolanda Fernández de Cofiño started it all.

It was McHappy Day on Wednesday, the day $1 from every Big Mac, Happy Meal and hot McCafe whatever goes to help kids.
Good for it.
But did you ever wonder why we have Happy Meals?

In the mid-1970's a woman in Guatemala City came up with the "Menu Ronald," the precursor to today's Happy Meal.
It's changed a bit over the years including recent tweaks allowing for less fries or apple slices as part of the deal.

We passed the sacred spot twice during our trip to Guatemala. I did my best to get a pic of it as we passed.


9 comments:

Bossy Betty said...

Wow! What that woman launched! It boggles the mind!

Leah J. Utas said...

It really does, Bossy Betty.

the Bag Lady said...

You know so much, cousin!

Leah J. Utas said...

Thanks, Cousin. I know obscure facts and big words, all of which are well nigh impossible to work into a conversation.

messymimi said...

She was a smart marketer, thanks for the interesting fact.

Leah J. Utas said...

Aye. You're welcome, Messymimi.

Barbara Martin said...

Leah, it's these facts that make the photo perfect.

Leah J. Utas said...

Why thank you, Barbara.

Hilary said...

Now that's a very cool point of interest. And fewer fries is a good thing. ;)