McDonalds Minion Toys Allegedly Says “Fvck You” to Customers
Minions are getting the spotlight again after several McDonalds customers in the United States complained that the toys are cursing, saying profanity.
McDonald’s management is standing by its latest Happy Meal toy, denying that its Minions are the foul-mouthed playthings that some of its fast-food customers complain about.
In videos posted online, some customers said they heard a curse when, by tapping one of the tiny plastic caveman characters against a hard surface, they activated its voice. Some commenters wrote they heard the words: “What the fvck.”
“To me, it sure doesn’t sound like anything a kid should be hearing,” one commenter said on a YouTube video post.
The restaurant chain on July 3 introduced a Happy Meal line of the toys inspired by the animated film “Minions,” a prequel to the “Despicable Me” movies that feature the small, yellow, gibberish-talking characters.
In a statement, McDonald’s denied the toy used bad language, and a company spokeswoman said there was no reason to pull the toy from distribution.
“We’re aware of a very small number of customers who have been in touch regarding this toy, and we regret any confusion or offense to those who may have misinterpreted its sounds,” McDonald’s said in the statement. “The allegation that this toy is saying anything offensive or profane is not true.”
McDonald’s said the Minion Caveman toy emits three sounds – “para la bukay,” “hahaha” and “eh eh.”
Some customers interviewed by ABC News say they did not hear anything that worth complaining.
Minion toys are popular not only in US but also in other countries, especially in the Philippines.
Last week, a customer allegedly insulted and threatened to slap a McDonalds manager because the latter refused to sell him the Minion toys in bulk.
