Joining the campaigns of other large companies to support LGBT pride month, always celebrated in June, the largest fast food chain in the world, McDonald's, launched a special French fries in the colors of the rainbow in Washington, capital of the United States. , in reference to the lesbian, gay, bisexual and transgender community. In fact, the rainbow was drawn on the back of the packaging where the potatoes served to customers are placed. However, an evangelical pastor was bothered by the chain's attitude and called for a boycott of the brand: “GROSS! McDonald's today unveiled RAINBOW POTATOES to honor GAY PRIDE! I'm tired of these corporations trying to influence our families like this! Let people know that you STOP EATING at McDonald's,” shouted pastor Joshua Feuerstein on social media. In response, the company said it was “proud to honor the LGBTQ community”. “These boxes of fries are “small potatoes” in the great commitment to this community. We are proud to honor and celebrate the LGBTQ community, including our employees, customers and many others, every day,” said Cathy Martin, co-president of McDonald's PRIDE Network.
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McDonald's launches rainbow-colored potatoes and evangelical pastor preaches boycott of the brand
