McDonald's new mascot "Happy" earned heaps of social media scorn this week, but where does "Happy" fall in the history of corporate pitch-creatures? From the Geico Gecko to Mr. Clean, we break ...

McDonald's has a long relationship with Sanrio and its globally beloved mascot characters ... All five characters will soon appear as new Happy Meal Toys, seen below, at McDonald's in Japan ...

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McDonald's is a frequent collaborator with Sanrio, the brand behind iconic and globally beloved mascot characters like ... McDonald's Japan for a new series of Happy Meal toys, this time 'starring ...