Originally introduced as 'Evil Grimace' in 1971, the character was quickly retconned to be a smiling, purple blob, and a friend of Ronald McDonald. In a similar way to the fact that McDonald's ...
The character debuted in commercials alongside other mascots like Ronald McDonald, the Hamburglar, and Mayor McCheese. Initially, Grimace was portrayed as a villain called "Evil Grimace." ...
On the day, passengers can hop aboard a ferry decked out with vibrant banners featuring characters like Birdie, the Hamburglar, and Grimace ... and an old-school Ronald McDonald bench.