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McDonald’s announces a new Happy Meal — for adults

Headline from Deseret News, on the newest of 2 developments

The classic happy meal has been brought back with a modern twist

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  1. McDonald's is selling Happy Meals to adults — with a twist

    Headline from The Daily Nonpareil ·

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    McDonald’s announces a new Happy Meal — for adults

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  1. KTVZ Bend

    McDonald's is selling Happy Meals to adults — with a twist (opens KTVZ Bend)

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    KTVZ Bend's feed description

    By Jordan Valinsky, CNN Business The Hamburglar is back at McDonald’s. But this time, it’s just for adults. McDonald’s is bringing back its family of recognizable figurines in a new adult Happy Meal, which, yes, includes the toys.

  2. Insider

    McDonald's is launching Happy Meals for adults, featuring an unnerving set of toys with 2 pairs of eyes (opens Insider)

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    Insider's feed description

    As well as a Big Mac or box of McNuggets, the limited-edition Happy Meals come with a collectible toy like a Hamburglar or Grimace figurine.

  3. ABC 10 Sacramento

    McDonald's Happy Meals aren't just for kids anymore (opens ABC 10 Sacramento)

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    ABC 10 Sacramento's feed description

    The boxes come with either a Big Mac or 10-piece Chicken McNuggets, fries, a drink and - most importantly - a toy!

  4. Washington Examiner

    Happy throwback: McDonald’s Happy Meal to feature Hamburglar and other figures (opens Washington Examiner)

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    Washington Examiner's feed description

    The McDonald’s drive-thru is ready for a trip down memory lane.

  5. NBC 5 Dallas-Fort Worth

    Adult Happy Meals Are Coming to a McDonald's Near You As Part of Collaboration With Street Wear Brand (opens NBC 5 Dallas-Fort Worth)

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    NBC 5 Dallas-Fort Worth's feed description

    McDonald’s will soon launch a new Happy Meal — geared towards adults — as part of a collaboration with streetwear fashion label Cactus Plant Flea Market.

  6. Deseret News

    McDonald’s announces a new Happy Meal — for adults (opens Deseret News)

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    Deseret News's feed description

    The classic happy meal has been brought back with a modern twist

  7. The Daily Caller

    McDonald’s Is Pushing Happy Meals For Adults With Toys To Evoke Nostalgia (opens The Daily Caller)

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    The Daily Caller's feed description

    McDonald's is attempting to take customers back to childhood memories by launching Happy Meals geared toward adults. They will include classic toys and a meal.

  8. Washington Times

    McDonald’s to sell adult Happy Meals beginning next week (opens Washington Times)

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    Washington Times's feed description

    McDonald’s is letting its older customers relive their youth by introducing a limited-edition adult Happy Meal that comes complete with a toy inside.

Identical headlines usually mean shared wire copy. They are counted as separate articles but are not independent confirmation.

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