How McDonald's Removed Kids From the Equation

Today we're looking at how McDonald's decisions over the last 20 years have drastically changed the company's attitude towards children - for better, or for worse. Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/slow_start Second Channel: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCZiojjpIKzk2t7V1FJffpHw Notable Sources https://www.foodsafetynews.com/2011/08/playgrounds-for-bacteria-at-fast-food-restaurants/ https://www.mashed.com/1213414/we-finally-know-why-mcdonalds-play-places-vanished/ https://www.eater.com/2017/4/17/15222432/fast-food-playground-safety https://www.cbsnews.com/news/mcdonalds-plastic-toys-reduction-happy-meals-2025/ https://thebarbecuelab.com/fast-food/ https://www.facebook.com/FilmingInMcDonaldland?ref=ts&fref=ts https://mcdonalds.fandom.com/wiki/McDonaldland Music The Bywater - The Mini Vandals Fingerprint - The Mini Vandals Cool Vibes - Kevin Macleod Happy-Go-Lively - Laurie Johnson Miitomo Shop - Miitomo Music Corduroy and Cheese - Piotr Pacyna No Copyright Bossa Nova - Adeus Joao Covert Affair - Kevin Macleod Film Noire - Kevin Macleod By Your Side - David Luong Curious Notion - Terry Devine-King 0:00 Intro 4:40 Retiring Ronald 12:10 The Death of Dine-In 14:28 The Sad Case of the Playplace 18:30 Bye-Bye Birthdays 24:26 Crappy Meals 27:09 Conlusion