[ourdreamcametru]

I think what makes it so horrible is the pause and then the "or not." If they they had just left it with "Maybe you're adopted." it might not have been so bad but to me the way they have it makes it seem like being adopted is a bad thing--at least that's the way I took it.

[boysmom324]

oohhhhh, this really chaps my hide! This company actually does great things for families- Ronald McDonald House- so I am very surprised that they would imply the way many children find their families is something to be ashamed of. I really think this isn't any different than making a "joke" about someone's ethnicity or race. I know that my boys feel safe and content with our family and I will make sure they know how to handle this type of thing. This kind of stuff really awakens the mama bear in me- don't threaten my baby bears!!!

[JustCourtney]

I had someone suggest a great way to "test" if something is really offensive or not...just insert Jewish, or African-American, or gay!

Is "Maybe you are Jewish" offensive?Or, "Maybe you are African-American," or "Maybe you are gay?" Probably so to many.....

[ourdreamcametru]

This same topic is on the Guatemala board and no one there finds it offensive!? Isn't it funny how we are so different?

[tenderlovingtreasure]

nuggets and chicken sandwhich talk about being related. the parfait says they are related to french fries. the fries said just because my name is "french" fries doesnt mean we are related. the chicken sandwhich tells the fries that maybe he was adopted and all got silent for a few seconds then the chicken sandwhich says or not. then it says mmmmm loving it.

that was a short summary lol.

[loveajax]

oh. boy.

well, the ad is so nonsensical that it almost is hard to get offended, if that makes sense?!

but the worst part is that awkward silence.....like the parfait has accused the french fries of being serial killers .....or NOT. that's what i find totally offensive. like being told you are "adopted" would cause you (as a sensitive french fry!) to be upset cuz it's such a horrific thing.

i want to craft a good email but it's 5:15 a.m. (insomnia stinks!). while i am at it, i will also demand that the McRib sandwich be shelved.

[sunflower1220]

Originally Posted by ourdreamcametru

I think what makes it so horrible is the pause and then the "or not." If they they had just left it with "Maybe you're adopted." it might not have been so bad but to me the way they have it makes it seem like being adopted is a bad thing--at least that's the way I took it.

Yep I agree, that's what I found so bad about it as well. Not the whole maybe you are adopted comment just the way it was handled afterwards.

I showed it to my husband and he simply shrugged and said, I guess it's offensive but seriously it isn't near as bad as it could be. It's not enough to get up in arms about. I simply said he's entitled to his opinion even if it's wrong lol.

[ourdreamcametru]

LOL, My husband said the same thing but I told him I understand, men are wrong a lot! LOL

[minibus]

I guess I find it kind of annoying and not very nice, but not really offensive. *shrug*

[escottswanson]

Originally Posted by ourdreamcametru

This same topic is on the Guatemala board and no one there finds it offensive!? Isn't it funny how we are so different?

yeah... but in Guatemala, McRib sandwiches are probably a delicacy

[fisbaby]

I have emailed McDonalds as well, I hadn't seen this ad but am very disappointed in it after reviewing. Thanks for the heads up... maybe they will get the point if enough people email!

[chickymum]

I took the 'pause' and 'or not' as the fries finding out for the first time that there was a possibility that that he had been adopted and was a little shocked. I did not see it as a degrading comment. There are many people in the world still that have been adopted and dont know it. I almost, in a round about way, see it as a support to open adoption.

[escottswanson]

Originally Posted by chickymum

I took the 'pause' and 'or not' as the fries finding out for the first time that there was a possibility that that he had been adopted and was a little shocked. I did not see it as a degrading comment. There are many people in the world still that have been adopted and dont know it. I almost, in a round about way, see it as a support to open adoption.

I've been around several families/siblings that use the "you must be adopted" thing to say you are being a ******* and are not related to me... then I mention that I was adopted and they cringe and fall over themsleves apologizing.

The commercial was in bad taste, period. but most people don't know to be sensitive about it...

[planning4adoption]

I sent an email as well. I'm not usually one to jump on board w/ stuff like this, but it really is pretty crappy humor. My email wasn't all irate or anything, I just said that I realize it was an attempt at humor, but that it was quite insensitive. I expressed that as an adoptive mom-to-be it wasn't the mention of adoption itself that was disturbing, it was the awkward and seemingly offensive stance that the fries took when this suggestion was made, creating a negative connotation about adoption in general.

[Larue]

Originally Posted by escottswanson

yeah... but in Guatemala, McRib sandwiches are probably a delicacy

First I have to say I find this comment about my daughter's beautiful birth country upsetting. How ironic, it's made on this thread.

To the OP, thanks for starting the thread. When adoption is presented in the media, I always try to think about how my daughter will feel hearing it. Of course she's too young to understand it now, but some day she will. I know I can't protect her all the time. She will hear negative comments and messages about adoption. All I can do is what I can. So sending my email to McDonalds.