Grandma Gets a Life Thanks to McDonald's, Whose Chicken Tenders Are as Good as Hers

No more cooking, so she can explore other hobbies

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Grandma isn’t bitter that McDonald’s new Buttermilk Crispy Tenders are as good as the ones she makes. In fact, she’s thrilled. She won’t have to cook anymore, and can finally enjoy life.

That’s the deadpan theme of a new campaign from We Are Unlimited, featuring seven spots and supporting materials in which grandmas embrace, or sarcastically bemoan, the advent of the new menu item.

Check out two 30-second spots here:

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Hg69z2k9a9c&feature=youtu.be

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=FnN6FWYCmmQ&feature=youtu.be

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