FOFC Malarky: Question #3.

Poli · 04-21-2004, 07:52 PM

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Question #3:

What exactly is the McDonald's character, "The Grimace" supposed to be?

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John Galt · 04-21-2004, 07:58 PM

A Dinosaur.

And Barney has ripped him off!

stkelly52 · 04-22-2004, 05:14 AM

Nothing in particular. He is just a big purple...thing

SirFozzie · 04-22-2004, 05:26 AM

Grimace was developed in the 70's with the help of the (then) beginning field of child psychology. McDonald's executives found that some kids were shying away from Ronald McDonald, because he was so bright, colorful and overthe top. So they designed grimace to be the opposite, one color, and goofy enough to make the kids want to run to Grimace and give them a hug, instead of running away.

The Afoci · 04-22-2004, 10:24 AM

SirFozzie was close but yet so far away. Well it is true that Ronald was scaring children by being a freaky guy, Grimace wasn't developed to counter him. He was developed in hopes of making Ronald less scary. With a large freaky blob next to him, Ronald looked less threatening and didn't have to do as much and look as aggressive.

Coffee Warlord · 04-22-2004, 10:56 AM

I'll agree that SirFozzie was close, and Afoci is also close. Huggable, likable blob is correct, but he is purpose because psych tests indicate purple is one of the more relaxing, soothing colors in the spectrum. They did indeed want Grimace to be likable, but the choice of color was certainly not random.

Psycho-nut bastards painted my old office in Chicago that purple for that exact reason. I find nothing soothing about it personally, but hey.

The Afoci · 04-22-2004, 11:01 AM

Does anyone get the feeling with CW results so far that AE could give him the answer and he would still mess it up?

Let the trash talking begin.

I got nothing.

Coffee Warlord · 04-22-2004, 11:15 AM

I'm still going for a straight 0 across the board. Far more of an accomplishment.

Poli · 04-22-2004, 03:21 PM

All answers are in. You can (and some have) now send your votes in.

04-21-2004, 07:58 PM	#2
John Galt Pro Starter Join Date: Oct 2000 Location: The Internets	A Dinosaur. And Barney has ripped him off! __________________ I do mind, the Dude minds. This will not stand, ya know, this aggression will not stand, man. - The Dude

04-22-2004, 05:26 AM	#4
SirFozzie Hall Of Famer Join Date: Nov 2000 Location: The State of Insanity	Grimace was developed in the 70's with the help of the (then) beginning field of child psychology. McDonald's executives found that some kids were shying away from Ronald McDonald, because he was so bright, colorful and overthe top. So they designed grimace to be the opposite, one color, and goofy enough to make the kids want to run to Grimace and give them a hug, instead of running away. __________________ Check out Foz's New Video Game Site, An 8-bit Mind in an 8GB world! http://an8bitmind.com

04-22-2004, 10:24 AM	#5
The Afoci Pro Rookie Join Date: Jan 2003 Location: Moorhead	SirFozzie was close but yet so far away. Well it is true that Ronald was scaring children by being a freaky guy, Grimace wasn't developed to counter him. He was developed in hopes of making Ronald less scary. With a large freaky blob next to him, Ronald looked less threatening and didn't have to do as much and look as aggressive. __________________ I had something.

04-22-2004, 11:01 AM	#7
The Afoci Pro Rookie Join Date: Jan 2003 Location: Moorhead	Does anyone get the feeling with CW results so far that AE could give him the answer and he would still mess it up? Let the trash talking begin. I got nothing. __________________ I had something.

04-22-2004, 03:21 PM	#9
Poli FOFC Survivor Join Date: Apr 2002 Location: Wentzville, MO	All answers are in. You can (and some have) now send your votes in. __________________ Cheer for a walk on quarterback! Ardent leads the Vols in the dynasty forum.

04-22-2004, 05:14 AM	#3
stkelly52 College Benchwarmer Join Date: Dec 2000 Location: Seattle WA	Nothing in particular. He is just a big purple...thing

04-22-2004, 10:56 AM	#6
Coffee Warlord Head Coach Join Date: Oct 2002 Location: Colorado Springs	I'll agree that SirFozzie was close, and Afoci is also close. Huggable, likable blob is correct, but he is purpose because psych tests indicate purple is one of the more relaxing, soothing colors in the spectrum. They did indeed want Grimace to be likable, but the choice of color was certainly not random. Psycho-nut bastards painted my old office in Chicago that purple for that exact reason. I find nothing soothing about it personally, but hey.

04-22-2004, 11:15 AM	#8
Coffee Warlord Head Coach Join Date: Oct 2002 Location: Colorado Springs	I'm still going for a straight 0 across the board. Far more of an accomplishment.

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