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The Happy Meal's Controversial History

The McDonald's Happy Meal is an iconic part of many people's childhoods. The toys, the box, the perfectly-sized portions... But did McDonald's steal the idea from another restaurant? On today's episode, we're breaking down the history of the Happy Meal. From million-dollar lawsuits to a brilliant experiment in Guatemala, the path to the famous McDonald's kid's meal can be a bit controversial.

English
  • Originally Aired April 27, 2022
  • Runtime 11 minutes
  • Production Code S6IKjWRggDM
  • Network YouTube
  • Created April 27, 2022 by
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  • Modified April 28, 2022 by
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