Today we're looking at how McDonald's decisions over the last 20 years have drastically changed the company's attitude towards children - for better, or for worse.
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Notable Sources
https://www.foodsafetynews.com/2011/08/playgrounds-for-bacteria-at-fast-food-restaurants/
https://www.mashed.com/1213414/we-finally-know-why-mcdonalds-play-places-vanished/
https://www.eater.com/2017/4/17/15222432/fast-food-playground-safety
https://www.cbsnews.com/news/mcdonalds-plastic-toys-reduction-happy-meals-2025/
https://thebarbecuelab.com/fast-food/
https://www.facebook.com/FilmingInMcDonaldland?ref=ts&fref=ts
https://mcdonalds.fandom.com/wiki/McDonaldland
Music
The Bywater - The Mini Vandals
Fingerprint - The Mini Vandals
Cool Vibes - Kevin Macleod
Happy-Go-Lively - Laurie Johnson
Miitomo Shop - Miitomo Music
Corduroy and Cheese - Piotr Pacyna
No Copyright Bossa Nova - Adeus Joao
Covert Affair - Kevin Macleod
Film Noire - Kevin Macleod
By Your Side - David Luong
Curious Notion - Terry Devine-King
0:00 Intro
4:40 Retiring Ronald
12:10 The Death of Dine-In
14:28 The Sad Case of the Playplace
18:30 Bye-Bye Birthdays
24:26 Crappy Meals
27:09 Conlusion