McDonald’s has launched a new festive happy meal in the UK and Ireland, creating some discontent among its fans abroad.
Lovers of the fast food chain can now purchase a Grinch-themed Happy Meal, inspired by the cult Christmas movie.
The food comes in a green box (reflecting the tone of the main character), topped with the image of a Santa hat.
Announcing the product launch on its website, McDonald’s said: “The Grinch is here to spread holiday cheer during the most magical time of the year!”
The festive offer, which is now available to diners in the UK and Ireland, will be available until December 31.
McDonald’s is offering a Grinch-themed Happy Meal in the UK and Ireland, and some overseas fans wish they could purchase the option too.
An American fan contacted the fast food giant via X (formerly Twitter) to ask that the option be available to them as well.
A press release from the fast food giant said of the option: “From November 20 to December 31, the Grinch is coming to the 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’ story.
“The Grinch will also visit McDonald’s locations across the country to meet families in person and help them get into the holiday spirit. Who would have thought the Grinch could be so jolly?”
While Grinch fans who can have this option will probably be delighted, not everyone is so happy.
Now fans in the US and Canada are asking the chain to offer them the themed Happy Meal, too.
One user on
Another added: ‘Who else took their kids to eat a happy meal here in America?
‘And it wasn’t available because we’re not the UK. McDonald’s. We also want the Grinch’s happy meal.
Other non-UK X users also shared their thoughts on Grinch Happy Meals, lamenting that they are not available in the US.
Another X user simply asked: ‘Why aren’t the Grinch’s Happy Meals coming to the US?!’
In a similar vein, another wrote: “The Grinch only going to McDonald’s in the UK is crazy. Why does everyone have to hate us and not let us have things interesting.
And another social media user lamented: “I wish America could give the Grinch happy meals.”
Meanwhile, some McDonald’s fans in the UK and Ireland, who were able to get their hands on the meals, shared their excitement on social media.
By contrast, some of those in the UK and Ireland who bought Happy Meals have shared how pleased they are with the gift.
Some have taken to social media to express their joy at purchasing the festive option.
Someone said on
And another added: ‘I LOVE that McDonald’s is offering a “Grinch Happy Meal” this holiday season.
‘Maybe my inner child needs to check this out, ha ha. Happy Grinchmas.’