And you thought their food was gross.

Posted by Maximum Fun on 26th October 2006

I was rooting around the McDonald’s website, looking for a sound clip of their “I’m Lovin’ It” theme to play after Dan Levitin mentioned that jingle being stuck in his head at the end of our interview last week. I couldn’t find the song, but while I was there, I saw this…

In case it’s difficult for you to read, or you need someone to repeat it to make it seem real, I quote this tree directly: “Like the mighty Baobab, McDonalds(R) and I will not be moved.”

When slavery was toppled… McDonald’s was by Frederick Douglass’ side.

When children were fighting for equal access to education… Clarence Thomas had the McGriddle.

When Dr. King was shot… the Rev. Jackson was there. With a Filet-O-Fish Sandwich.

Is it real? Yes. All too real. (And apparently, both Tom Joyner and The Tavis Smiley Foundation are involved.)