McDonald’s has launched a new festive happy meal in the UK and Ireland – and it’s created some unhappiness among fans abroad.
Lovers of the fast food chain can now pick up a Grinch-themed Happy Meal, inspired by the cult Christmas film.
The meal comes in a green box (reflecting the shade of the titular character), topped with a picture of a Santa hat.
Announcing the launch of the product on its website, McDonald’s said: ‘The Grinch has arrived to spread festive cheer during the most magical time of year!’
The festive offering, which is available now for UK and Ireland diners, will be available until December 31.
A press release from the fast food giant said of the option: ‘From 20th November to 31st December, the Grinch will be making his way to McDonald’s Happy Meal.
‘Each limited-edition Happy Meal will come with one of eight Grinch and friends toys, featuring adorable plush Christmas decorations and Grinch family card games or the exclusive ‘Twelve Days of Grinchmas’ tale.
‘The Grinch will also be visiting McDonald’s locations nationwide to meet families in person and help them get in the Christmas spirit – who knew the Grinch could be so jolly?’
While Grinch fans able to get their hands on the option are likely to be delighted, not everyone is so happy.
Now fans in the US and Canada are calling on the chain to offer the themed Happy Meal to them as well.
One X (formerly Twitter) user tagged McDonald’s and wrote: ‘I never ever tweet but please bring The Grinch happy meals to the USA please please please!!!!’
Another added: ‘Who else took their kids to get a grinch happy meal here in the US?
‘And it wasn’t available because we aren’t the UK. McDonald’s. we want the Grinch happy meal too.’
A further X user simply asked: ‘Why are Grinch happy meals not coming to the US?!’
In a similar vein, another wrote: ‘Grinch going to the UK McDonald’s only is whack. Why everyone gotta hate us and not let us have the cool stuff.’
And another social media user lamented: ‘I wish the US could get the grinch happy meals.’
Conversely, some of those in the UK and Ireland who have bought the Happy Meals have been sharing how pleased they are with the treat.
Some have taken to social media to express their glee at purchasing the festive option.
One said on X: ‘Ordered a mcds just for the grinch happy meal (obviously i got more than that ).’
And another added: ‘LOVE that McDonald’s is offering a “Grinch happy meal” this holiday season.
‘My inner child just might need to check this out ha ha. Merry Grinchmas.’
