therefore, the clown would win and shove a big mac down the Kings throat. The King and Ronald McDonald shared a passionate embrace in solidarity with the Finnish LGBTQ community. A new Finnish ad campaign by Burger King celebrates LGBTQ pride by showing the fast food chain's mascot kissing its rival McDonald's mascot, Ronald McDonald. "Love Conquers All," the ads read. The Burger King and rival Ronald McDonald are cozying up in the royal fast food chain’s latest advertisement in Finland, which debuted last … The ad … No, for real. The ad campaign, which shows the two burger icons forming a heart, was launched by Burger King Finland as the brand serves as the official partner for Helsinki Pride, which is taking place until September 13. Burger King Gives Ronald McDonald a Big Ol' Kiss for Helsinki Pride A new Finnish ad campaign by Burger King celebrates LGBTQ pride by showing the fast food chain's mascot kissing its rival McDonald's mascot, Ronald McDonald. "The only instance where it might not seem so is when we're bantering with our competitor. And we know McDonald’s stands for the values we stand for, too. According to Campaign, the horror-themed promotion is running at Burger King restaurants in Denmark and Sweden, just in time for Halloween. That title clearly goes to Burger King's dead-eyed, plastic headed Burger King. Burger King suggested that the two could sell the hybrid burger at a joint location for one day: September 21 to celebrate the United Nations' International Day of Peace and donate the profits to Peace One Day. In 2015, BK proposed a "McWhopper," which combined both the chains' signature sandwiches: Burger King's Whopper and McDonald's Big Mac, according to The New York Times. Burger King celebrated Helsinki Pride in Finland with a most unusual advertising campaign that featured their royal mascot kissing Ronald McDonald. ; The latest ad tells people about how Ronald McDonald has been lonely … It's not clear what the McDonald's Corporation thinks of the campaign but Kasila said, "The only instance where it might not seem [Burger King stood for love], is when we’re bantering with our competitor. And we hope that 'the other guys' understand that it is actually a celebration of love rather than a competitive statement," he said. Burger King took a swipe at its fast-food rival McDonald's with a commercial that comes on like a horror film, where the long-absent mascot Ronald McDonald is conjured up like a demon.. Grandpa vows to the police that he will challenge Ronald again in a fight.Strangely enough, this video wa… A new ad for Burger King in Finland shows the fast food giant’s mascot locking lips with rival Ronald McDonald. The images, which appeared in public spaces throughout Finland, were part of September's Helsinki Pride Celebration, MediaPost reports. 1:23. "We thought, what a better way to convey our values than by portraying an all-encompassing kiss between Burger King and McDonald. Congrats to Kaisa from the BK Finland team for such a beautiful execution. Share Share Tweet Email. In a statement to Adweek, Burger King Finland's brand manager Kaisa Kasila said that the design was a reflection of the values Burger King has always held dear. Burger King in Finland, though, actually came up with an advertising stunt that's as sweet as it is surprising, involving two dueling mascots evidently engaged in some kind of clandestine Romeo and Juliet-type romance (only, it is to be hoped, without the unhappy ending): Burger King and Ronald McDonald, K-I-S-S-I-N-G! You have 4 free articles remaining this month, Sign-up to our daily newsletter for more articles like this + access to 5 extra articles. ", While both the Golden Arches and BK have had their fair share of squabbles in the past, Kasila wanted to show respect to McDonald's. 0. "And we know McDonald's stands for the values we stand for, too.". By Andrew Housman Published Feb 24, 2020. It seems Burger King and McDonald's have well and truly put their beef behind them – in fact, things are even getting a little saucy. There has long been a rivalry between Burger King and McDonald's, and the campaign promises to heighten that in time for Halloween.. One of the most frightening aspects of the 1992 cult-horror film Candyman is its interactive element. In a nice grab by Not the Babylon Bee, the recently launched real news site by our friends at The Babylon Bee, which is, IMHO, the best satire site on the internet, we learn that Burger King has launched a new ad campaign in Finland in which they depict their creepy king mascot locking lips with none other than Ronald McDonald. A new ad for Burger King depicts both restaurants' mascots, the King and Ronald McDonald, locking lips – turning their passionate rivalry into a different type of passion entirely. Coulrophobia — the unofficial term for fear of clowns — doesn't do Ronald McDonald any favors, but the red-headed mascot has still managed to skirt being the creepiest mascot in fast food. Ronald McDonald (aka the child lover) would break Burger "the stalker" King's foot with his clown shoes. Don't Boycott Beijing's 2022 Winter Olympics. Burger King celebrated Helsinki Pride in Finland with a most unusual advertising campaign that featured their royal mascot kissing Ronald McDonald. Let’s do something to make a real difference. Ronald McDonald goes to Burger King - Duration: 1:23. We wanted to show that in the end, love always wins," Kasila noted. The signs of the fast food companies Burger King and McDonald's are seen side by side on March 5, 2009 in Bad Fallingbostel, Germany. The actor who portrays him is unknown. After eating the burger, he throws it on the ground, saying that the food is terrible. This video is Ronald's video debut. Enraged, Ronald attacks Grandpa but goes away after the fight. Admittedly, that sounds ludicrous, but to be fair, many have pointed out the similarity in appearance between Pennywise and Ronald, leading to many memes about Ronald having … [Burger King:] Welcome to BK! See why nearly a quarter of a million subscribers begin their day with the Starting 5. Customers enter the bathroom … happily ever after, the end! "We love the intention but think our two brands could do something bigger to make a difference," then-CEO Steve Easterbrook wrote in a post. Ronald McDonald & Burger King Teamed Up to Take Down... Judge Dredd!? A new Burger King Pride campaign shows its mascot in a passionate embrace with Ronald McDonald, with the simple message “love conquers all”. How can I serve you today? So showcasing this 'impossible kiss' is a way to demonstrate that love conquers all. The fast food chain Burger King, in its Valentine's Day campaign has tried to ambush McDonald's. It's no secret that a lot of people consider clowns to be pretty scary. The conflict first appeared in a comic book in the late ’70s, … We wanted to show that in the end, love always wins," she said. (i don't really like either place) “Our brand is always bold, edgy, and fun,” said Fernando Machado, global chief marketing officer for Burger King. ", It's a Sin's Creator, Star, and HIV Activists on the Show's Impact, Neil Patrick Harris on HIV, It's a Sin, and Safe Shopping During COVID, I Care a Lot's Stars on the Thriller's Refreshing Queer Love Story, Virgin Australia Launches LGBTQ+ Pride Flight For Sydney Mardi Gras, COVID Claims HIV Doctor David Katzenstein, Who Saved Innumerable Lives. The video starts with Grandpa Graham trying his first time eating McDonald's. "Burger King has always stood for equality, love and everyone’s right to be just the way they are," Burger King Finland’s Brand Manager Kaisa Kasila said in a statement. To continue reading login or create an account. The two burger rivals make out as part of Burger King's Pride campaign in Finland. A classic 2000 AD saw Judge Dredd go up against McDonald's, Burger King and the Jolly Green Giant in more ways than one. But we want to be clear — it all stems from the respect we have for them. This isn't the first olive branch that Burger King has extended to McDonald's. Begin! Helsinki Pride kicked off on September 7, after being delayed due to the coronavirus. @HRC #helsinkipride2020 #helsinkipride #loveconquersall pic.twitter.com/lmQD4Waepz. Instead, Burger King Russia was mad about IT, saying that Pennywise looked too much like Ronald McDonald, and effectively served as an advertisement for the McDonald's chain. Burger King has launched a new advertising campaign in Finland featuring its eponymous mascot sharing a deep kiss with Ronald McDonald, along with the English slogan ‘Love Conquers All’. All the way over in Finland, Burger King is celebrating Helsinki Pride with an ad campaign of their royal mascot and Ronald McDonald kissing. He also said he hopes that McDonald's will understand that the ad's message transcends mere corporate rivalry. "Our brand is always bold, edgy and fun. The image is front and centre on the landing page of the fast food chain’s Finnish website, with various outlets with a focus on advertising showing physical posters at … Ronald then comes up to the senior to tell him to pick it up but Grandpa slaps the burger wrapper in his face. We wanted to show that in the end, love always wins. Burger King and Ronald McDonald share a kiss in new Helsinki ad campaign Allison Robicelli 9/11/2020 US Coronavirus: More Americans say they're willing to … The ad is appropriately called, "Love Conquers All. Have it your way You can't do fast food half as good as I do Your pink slime meat turns my asshole to a drive-thru Your friends are a combo meal of weird lookers You got a bird, a burglar, and a big purple booger The image shows the famous icons making out — with only the back of Ronald McDonald's head visible — and the accompanying message: "Love Conquers All.". http://t.co/JjycHwwD5B. The Burger King was a minor character and antagonist in the RackaRacka videos. In its new Halloween campaign, Burger King pokes further fun at the face of the Golden Arches, Ronald McDonald, with a tagline that reads, “Come as a clown, eat like a King.” 1 Personality 2 Biography 2.1 Ronald McDonald burns the Burger King! A new ad campaign from Burger King shows both the companies' mascots sharing a kiss. Press contacts for Burger King and McDonald's did not respond to Newsweek's emailed request for comment in time for publication. "We thought, what a better way to convey our values than by portraying an all-encompassing kiss between Burger King and McDonald. BURGER King has urged customers to order from McDonald’s in a support of unity for all fast food chains. Inspiration for a good cause @burgerking. Restaurant Brands International, the fast food holding company that also has shares in Tim Hortons and Popeyes, global chief marketing officer Fer Machado told Adweek how important diversity and inclusion was to its company. One flame broiled ass clown? ", Proud to see Burger King Finland as the official partner of The Helsinki Pride. Unfortunately, in a since-deleted Facebook post, McDonald's declined its rival's offer for the McWhopper. Ronald McDonald VS The Burger King is a hypothetical conflict between Ronald McDonald and The Burger King, the mascots of American fast food chains McDonalds and Burger King. Comment. We thought, what a better way to convey our values than by portraying an all-encompassing kiss between Burger King and McDonald. United for Pride Burger King Burger King Finland launched a marketing campaign featuring Ronald McDonald and the Burger King kissing. Ronald McDonald Versus The Burger King! "Burger King has always stood for equality, love and everyone's right to be just the way they are," she said. Even more proud of our 100% Corporate Equality Index. (ETH) – A new ad campaign by Burger King is celebrating LGBTQ pride by revealing the fast-food chain’s mascot kissing its rival McDonald’s mascot, Ronald McDonald in what is being called, “Love Conquers All.” The ad campaign displays Ronald Mcdonald and Burger King’s “King Moscot” forming a heart, which was launched by Burger King Finland […] Select Burger King restaurants in Sweden and Denmark have turned Ronald McDonald into Candyman with a new promotion campaign. KyleLEVO Recommended for you.