McDonald’s Question Finally Answered in ID, WA, and UT

Many mysteries go unsolved, and many questions remain unanswered. Did we land on the moon? Is Bigfoot real? Is the Loch Ness Monster real? What happens in the afterlife? While most of these questions will never be answered, there is one that has been asked for decades that was finally revealed. A popular mascot has had people scratching their heads for decades, and after all this time, we now know what it is. Residents in Idaho, Washington, and Utah finally have the answer to a question that many have been asking for decades, and the answer might surprise you. 

McDonald's Mystery Finally Solved in Idaho, Washington, and Utah

Mascots are often the face of schools, sports teams, cereal, and sometimes food chains or retail stores. Typically, a mascot helps customers recognize the store and pair the two together. It is a great marketing ploy and makes a brand memorable. When it comes to mascots, one of the most famous in the world has to be Ronald McDonald. The clown doesn't appear as much today as he once did, but is still the face of McDonald's for many generations. Not only is he the face of the fast food chain, but he has friends who are recognizable as well. The Hamburglar, Grimace, Mayor McCheese, Birdy the Early Bird, and Officer Big Mac, to name a few. For years, customers have been asking, 'What is Grimace?' and the answer has finally been revealed. 

What is Grimace at McDonald's? 

So what exactly is Grimace? There have been theories for years. Some think he is a purple milkshake, others think he is a monster, as the original mascot was scary and appeared to be a bad guy. McDonald's has finally come out and revealed that Grimace is neither, and is a taste bud. Who knew that they were purple? The original mascot had a scarier face and four arms, but was changed to look more kid-friendly and went down to two arms to make it more appealing for children. The mascots are not seen much today, but Grimace continues to pop up from time to time, and for younger generations, might be more popular than Ronald McDonald. 

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If you have lost sleep over the years wondering what the big purple blob was on McDonald's commercials from your childhood, on the playgrounds, and pictured around McDonald's stores in the past, you can now rest easy. The mystery has been solved, and Grimace's identity is now known. Now, if only we can answer the other unknown questions mentioned in the first paragraph above.