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White House Pulls Fast (Food) One on NCAA Football Champs

by Deena ElGenaidi January 15, 2019

The Clemson Tigers were probably expecting something more than McDonald’s hamburgers when they visited the White House, but welcome to Trumpland.

Posted inOpinion

By Flipping Its Symbol on International Women’s Day, McDonald’s Serves Up Fast Food Feminism

by Tara Wanda Merrigan March 8, 2018March 8, 2018

Like other examples of corporate feminism, the upside-down Golden Arches are a filling but nutrient-poor serving of feminist art.

Posted inNews

Bushwick Street Artists Threaten Legal Action Against McDonald’s for Using Their Work

by Claire Voon April 19, 2017April 19, 2017

The work appeared in a Dutch ad titled “McDonald’s Presents the Vibe of Bushwick NY.”

Posted inIn Brief

Italian McDonald’s Serves Up a Side of Roman Ruins

by Claire Voon February 27, 2017February 28, 2017

While digging to build a McDonald’s in Marino, Italy, workers discovered an ancient road. The fast-food chain paid to restore it — and integrated it into a restaurant.

Posted inNews

Dash Snow’s Estate Sues McDonald’s for Copyright Infringement

by Carey Dunne October 5, 2016October 6, 2016

Seven years after the artist’s death, a knockoff of his tag has popped up in various graffiti-themed McDonald’s restaurants.

Posted inOpinion

Yes Men Spoof NYPD, McDonald’s with Stop-and-Frisk Video

by Jillian Steinhauer March 6, 2012March 6, 2012

Activists/artivists/culture jammers The Yes Men released an ingenious new parody this morning called “Three Strikes, You’re In!”

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