McDonald's Gets Flame Broiled

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As McDonald’s last week retreated from its much criticized ‘Campaign 55’ burger promotion, David Letterman (shown here) twisted the knife a little by presenting a top 10 list of ‘Other Failed McDonald’s Promotions’ on his Late Show.





For those who didn’t catch it:





10. 1 millionth customer gets to sit naked in Fryolator.





9. Big Macs with patties the size of flyin’ saucers!





8. For every order over $25, Mayor McCheese will whack a guy for you.





7. Happy Meals include small containers of nitrous oxide.





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