The Friends series is celebrating its 30th anniversary this year. Reason enough for the American burger chain to play the marketing card to the fullest.
11.10.2024, 14:4811.10.2024, 15:48
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Those who watched TV in the 90s could not miss them: Rachel, Ross, Chandler, Monica, Joey and Phoebe – the “Friends” from the cult American series of the same name. For ten seasons, the show guaranteed dream audience ratings for NBC and its actresses and actors. salaries of up to $1 million per episode. The younger generation has rediscovered New York’s cheerful friends on streaming portals in recent years – especially during the pandemic.
The first episode was broadcast in 1994, so 30 years ago. The American fast food chain McDonald’s is celebrating this anniversary with a special Happy Meal box for adults.
And the menu will also have its figurines.
As reported by the American entertainment portal “Deadline”, the box, usually aimed at children, contains the usual menu, as well as small collectible figurines representing the six characters. There’s a special sauce: “Monica’s Marinara,” named after Monica Geller, played by Courtney Cox.
“Friends” Happy Meals in Switzerland?
But some fans may be disappointed: the special anniversary box set is currently only available in Spain. According to the “Deadline” article, the reason for this choice is not clear, nor is it clear whether the menu will also be offered elsewhere.
When questioned, a spokesperson for McDonald’s Switzerland indicates that the action is not planned in our country. The commercial can at least be viewed on YouTube. We see Spanish actors in the role of “Friends”. And there, instead of “How do you doin’?”, McDonald’s Joey naturally asks “Como va eso?”
McDonald’s vend des Happy Meals «Friends» pour adultes
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Meanwhile, the American channel HBO Max, which bought the broadcast rights to the series from Netflix in 2019 for $425 million, continues to raise money with “Friends”.
