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[edit] No Controversy?

Why isn't there a section on the controversy surrounding happy meals and the use of toys to promote the consumption of fast food? The article reads a lot like a promotional article. CelticLabyrinth 03:38, 21 May 2007 (UTC)

To be honest, it doesn't really seem to be promotional, just lacking criticism. If you can find well sourced info on any controversy, be bold and add it!--NeoNerd 21:04, 17 June 2007 (UTC)

Doesn't a portion of the proceeds from Happy Meals go toward Ronald McDonald House? I know it's a big source of chairty income any time they do a drive. Any controversy over it should include that as its counterpoint, I would think, since I don't see it in main article.Daemon8666 (talk) 13:47, 20 March 2011 (UTC)

[edit] Burger Chef had the "fun meal" long before McD's had a happy meal

I was surprised that I didn't see any mention of the Fun Meal, or whatever it was called, that Burger Chef had as far back as the 1970's or maybe even earlier. Just saying. —Preceding unsigned comment added by 69.133.43.115 (talk) 05:47, 17 May 2011 (UTC)

[edit] Happy Meal Inventor

I would disagree with the latest edit by McGeddon in regards to the inventor of the Happy Meal. Though the source cited includes Dick Brams as the McDonald's creator of the item, the entire content of the citation shows Bob Bernstein as having the original idea for the Happy Meal, even down to the name and toy inside. The article also even details the inspiration. I would request a review of this content and a re-edit. Joshuald (talk) 20:56, 5 April 2010 (UTC)joshualdJoshuald (talk) 20:56, 5 April 2010 (UTC)

It appears that there's some degree of controversy now regarding the creator of the Happy Meal. I disagree with the assertion about Yolanda Cofino as the inventor of the Happy Meal, since she was only the person with the concept for a children't meal. That is not the Happy Meal, it's something else entirely. The citations do not automatically follow that Ms. Cofino deserves credit, especially as Bob Bernstein is credited by the Patent Office with the trademark. Joshuald (talk) 21:51, 11 August 2011 (UTC)

Talk:Happy Meal

[edit] No Controversy?

[edit] Burger Chef had the "fun meal" long before McD's had a happy meal

[edit] Happy Meal Inventor

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