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Grimace, the giant purple tastebud who pushes McDonald's dessert drinks, is celebrating his birthday. Will he have a Grimace Shake to celebrate?

Grimace, the giant purple tastebud who pushes McDonald's dessert drinks, is celebrating his birthday. Will he have a Grimace Shake to celebrate?

McDonald's character Grimace threw out the first pitch at a New York Mets baseball game at Citi Field June 12. Since then, the Mets have won six straight games.

"Grimace is our God," jokes Amanda. This giant aubergine-coloured mascot, whose species is unknown, has seemingly transformed the fortunes of the New York Mets and their fans are lapping it up.

Here’s a roundup of unique, Mets gear inspired by Grimace — from clothing to stickers — you can buy online to celebrate the team’s postseason run.

He's plush, purple, and to some Mets fans, magnificent! But why has McDonald's milkshake-hungry mascot captured the affection of so many?

How did McDonald's Grimace character make an impact on the New York Mets? The significance of the purple icon explained.

From Grimace to OMG: Players and coaches have been inspired by all the same things that fans have latched onto throughout the wild 2024 season.

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The Mets are still riding the "Grimace effect" into Game 3 of the NLDS, with the city decorating one of the subway lines with Grimace decals and the McDonald's character making a surprise appearance.