McDonald's goes viral after bringing back NSFW menu item
McDonald's fans are lovin' it, as a fan-favorite menu item with some pretty risqué connotations has made its return to stores.
The fast food giant is no stranger to controversy, and away from lawsuits involving boiling coffee, complaints that its salads had more calories than a Big Mac, and constant grumbles that the milkshake machine isn't working, Maccies famously faced the wrath of angry parents when its Batman Returns Happy Meal toys were decidedly unsuitable for kids.
Now, the Golden Arches is being mocked for another NSFW release, although it seems that Ronald has learned his lesson this time.
If only we had an unlimited first-class ticket to fly around the globe and enjoy all the various menu options from different countries, and with McDonald's Japan bringing back its 'Nama Chocolate Cream Pie', we're practically salivating at the thought.
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More recent dramas have included McDonald's continuing to deal with Pokemon card scalpers and an 'offensive' AI advert, leading us to question whether some of those in the marketing department need to get their glasses checked.
While the return of the Nama Chocolate Cream Pie is sure to have customers racing to get a rich chocolate and cream-filled pie wrapped in chocolate pastry, its original name referred to a very different type of cream.
Nama Chocolate Cream Pie now translates to 'Melty Hot Pie', but when the product first launched in January 2020, it was the 'Otono No Cream Pie'. Otono in English means adult, but in Japan, it's used to describe treats that are less sweet. The problem is that the Otono No Cream Pie is directly translated to Adult Cream Pie in other regions.
As noted by SoraNews24, 'adaruto' is used to describe the adult entertainment industry, meaning the Otono No Cream Pie wasn't a special collab with Bonnie Blue.
While some say McDonald's won't realize the connotation, others claimed that it was a purposeful play on words. The original advert included two women discussing how delicious the pie is, with one saying: "If you eat it once, you'll be filled."
Insert raised eyebrows here.
This time around, some are lamenting that McDonald's has changed the name because some people poked fun at the OG.
Over on Instagram, one person chuckled: "Seems someone in their marketing department had a sense of humor."
Another added: "Gais in japan adult normally means something for the mature or smtng luxurious GET YOUR HEADS OUT THE GUTTER GNG😭😭."
A third said: "I gave this a Google and man.... Should I have thought a couple extra steps before doing that."
SoreNews24 reminds us McDonald's was also left a little red-faced when it released a 'blow job' cup in 2019, so maybe this really is just someone in marketing having a little fun.