The Original Ronald McDonald Was Terrifying

There is something exceptionally creepy about a middle aged man wearing a cup on his face.

Ronald McDonald was introduced in the 1960s...and THIS is what he looked like. The man had a cup for a nose. The cup nose is really freaking me out.

Ronald McDonald was introduced in the 1960s...and THIS is what he looked like. The man had a cup for a nose. The cup nose is really freaking me out.

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During this time, he was portrayed by Willard Scott, who was also known for being the Today Show weatherman.

During this time, he was portrayed by Willard Scott, who was also known for being the Today Show weatherman.

Who also sometimes dressed as Boy George to deliver the forecast.

Who also sometimes dressed as Boy George to deliver the forecast.

(In the '80s, obvi.)

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Here is the very first commercial featuring Ronald, which aired in 1963.


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