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It could not have come out at a better time...When the Happy Meal was first launched at the end of the 1970s, it entered the 1980s as the perfect merchandising vehicle.
Not only did the Happy Meal give us some of the most beloved toys and promotions of the decade, but it also ushered in a whole new era for McDonald's.
This is a look back at one of the most famous fast food items in history, an item with humble origins that quickly became a fast food juggernaut.
We'll look back at the creation, launch, and the success of the childhood favorite, some of those favorite Happy Meal toys and promotions, then a deep dive into the psychology that made the Happy Meal irresistible to kids.
It's the story that includes breakfast cereals, Boss Hogg, French chefs, and, most importantly: Ronald Reagan...
By Jamie Logie | 1980s Pop Culture & Nostalgia4.8
353353 ratings
It could not have come out at a better time...When the Happy Meal was first launched at the end of the 1970s, it entered the 1980s as the perfect merchandising vehicle.
Not only did the Happy Meal give us some of the most beloved toys and promotions of the decade, but it also ushered in a whole new era for McDonald's.
This is a look back at one of the most famous fast food items in history, an item with humble origins that quickly became a fast food juggernaut.
We'll look back at the creation, launch, and the success of the childhood favorite, some of those favorite Happy Meal toys and promotions, then a deep dive into the psychology that made the Happy Meal irresistible to kids.
It's the story that includes breakfast cereals, Boss Hogg, French chefs, and, most importantly: Ronald Reagan...

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