It wasn’t until the 1960s that clowns became associated with childhood entertainment. Ronald McDonald put on a happy face for the global burger chain’s Happy Meals. Polka-dotted clowns ...

Think of the familiar, friendly face of Ronald McDonald, the fast-food giant's jovial mascot, a symbol of happy meals and childhood fun. Then contrast him with Pennywise, the terrifying, ...

McDonald's is hiding its famous mascot, Ronald McDonald, in the midst of a wave of scary clown sightings across the US. "McDonald's and franchisees in the local markets are mindful of the current ...

using his guise as a clown to lure children into his grasp. While John Wayne Gacy may have inspired Pennywise’s malevolence, his appearance owes much to a more benign figure: Ronald McDonald.

The bright red-and-yellow-clad clown was a symbol of ... for a fun-filled day of eating Happy Meals, playing games, and getting a visit from Ronald McDonald himself. The experience was affordable ...