McDonald’s Did Not Accidentally Distribute Condoms Instead of Happy Meals’ Toys
The Claim
In 2010, McDonald's mistakenly packed and distributed 5,000 Happy Meals with a condom instead of a toy.
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Emerging story
Facebook and Twitter users have circulated posts claiming McDonald's has mistakenly packed and distributed 5,000 Happy Meals with a condom instead of a toy in 2010.
Misbar’s Analysis
Misbar has investigated the claim and found it to be satirical.
Misbar’s team ran an advanced search using the following keywords: “McDonald's,” “Happy Meal,” and “condom,” but the process did not reveal any similar reporting on the alleged story. No credible sources confirmed that the fast-food giant had mistakenly packed and distributed 5,000 Happy Meals with a condom instead of a toy in 2010. Also, the company's press releases did not mention the alleged accidental distribution.
Satirical Claim About MCDONALD’s Condom Distribution
The search process has led Misbar to a satirical article on CAP News. It was also posted to the Windows 7 Forum in 2010, mentioning that it was satire.
The article reads: “McDonald's executives were left with an egg (McMuffin) on their faces this week when more than 5,000 Happy Meals were distributed with colored condoms instead of a plastic toy from the movie How to Train Your Dragon 2.”
The satirical website mentioned that the condoms were intended for a school that recently established a new policy, making them available for students of all ages, but they were distributed by error.
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