Agency: DDB

Country: Egypt

I love this commercial. The video and choice of song are perfect. The message is clear, that he’ll do anything: get the rose that fell in the sea, go with her when she goes shopping, and push her car, except for one thing–sharing his McDonald’s combo meal. He won’t do that. Anyways, the song is originally sung by Meat Loaf, and the title is “I’ll do anything for love (But I won’t do that)“.

Lyrics of the song in this TV Ad

And I would do anything for love, I’d run right into hell and back
I would do anything for love, I’ll never lie to you and that’s a fact

no no no no….I won’t do

I would do anything for love
Anything you’ve been dreaming of
But I just won’t do that…

No I won’t do that

I love this Ad from McDonalds featuring a little girl playing Fur Elise on her recital—I was still a baby though when this was released in US. The girl was scared to play the piano in front of everybody but her father bribed her that they would go to McDonalds after. So, the little girl went to the stage to play the piece, but she was singing a song at the back of her head:

Oh I wish I were already there, instead of here, playing this song
Oh I would have a big chocolate shake, a cheeseburger,
and also whooppss…and also fries
And I would eat the fries myself, and not give any to my dumb brother
Hands off they’re mine all mine
Oh boy my recital is almost done, it wasn’t bad, I’m still alive
And now I can have my chocolate shake, my cheeseburger,
and also whoopss.. and also fries

Just viewing this Ad for the first time in Youtube, I knew it had strongly attracted its market when this was still played on television. The popular piano piece. The catchy song. The cute little girl. All perfect to get the attention of not just kids, but everybody.

This commercial surely brings Filipinos into last song syndrome mode. Once you see the Ad you’ll definitely find yourself singing paparapapa love ko to. (Love Ko ‘To is the Filipino translation of I’m Lovin It tagline of McDonalds.)

The Ad was created after Jasmine Trias became an American Idol final, making her so popular in the Philippines. That’s why the lyrics of the song talks about her, being finally home.

I think when this Advert was released, Mcdonald’s also offered this Jasmine Trias CD to customers who bought a large fries and a Mcfloat. I love the song. Seeing the video the first time, you wouldn’t think it was Mcdonald’s but of course once you see the classic M, there’s no doubt that it’s a certified Mcdonald’s ad.

Click here to see the full lyrics of the Love Ko ‘To song.

Cars

A Happy Meal promotion featuring kids playing with toy cars—based on Disney/Pixar’s movie “Cars”. Someone commented in Youtube that the kids seemed to be shouting “Happy S*X” in the beginning of the Ad, but actually it means Happy Set! So in Japan they call the Happy Meal as Happy Set, eh?

The Conductor

A cool Ad for McFillet-O-Fish. I think I want to try it myself. But I feel pity for the fish now, if they are as cute like that and they become McFillet-O-Fish. Yummy though. Someone in Youtube said that this was banned

Poor Guy

These are two Japanese introductory Ads for Tomato McGrand, with a girl and a guy model wearing Ronald McDonald’s clothes in a different style—hip and funky! I believe the concept is Anime-inspired.

(Note: No translation is available.)

This is a collection of McDonalds commercial, McShake in particular.
Kung Fu

Is it creepy, hilarious, hysterical? I don’t care. The concept is amazing!

Shaolin Soccer Style?

With a Korean star, Lee Yeon Hee, as the commercial model

Just Poppin’ in the Park

This 2007 McDonalds commercial from New Zealand strongly conveyed that people’s tastes change as time goes by, or people has different tastes in general. And since they understood this fact, they are offering a “made to order” quarter pounder. When customers order this, they are free to tell what ingredients to include with their order.

I like the effects used to show the child had grew up into a man, and to show his style had changed by changing his clothes, shoes, and hairstyles—in just a matter of 49 seconds!

McDonalds commercial in 1967

This McDonalds video was clear to convey that McDonalds is targeting the kids. Nice Jingle, and wait, I want those big napkins!!!

Wow! This is my first time to see this commercial. I agree to all those who commented in YouTube, Ronald McDonalds is creepy…. Thank goodness they have changed the clown’s costume, and technology got better decades after this commercial.

But in fairness, I found myself singing the jingle, “He’s Ronald Mcdonalds, the hamburger happy clown…” and McDonalds is my favorite place in town. lol