Why do so many people refer to McDonalds as “MacDonalds?”?

Diverse: Why do so many people refer to McDonalds as “MacDonalds?”?
Why do so many people call McDonalds “MacDonalds?” They not only pronounce it that way but they spell it that way as well, so I know it’s not just an accent or slip of the tongue. I’ve known a lot of people that call it that. But I remember in high school, my English teacher spelled it that way on the board.

So someone explain to me why these people call it “MacDonalds,” when anyone with at least a 1st grade education can look at the sign at the local fast food restaurant and see it’s not spelled that way. They can also listen to a McDonald’s commercial and see no one pronounces it that way. C’mon, I know there’s some people on here that pronounces it that way, so explain why you do it.

Despite the countless McDonalds commercials that pronounce it the correct way, and the numerous billboards and other ads that spell it the right way, many people choose to stick to their ignorant habits.
If you don’t believe me, I’m pretty sure you can do a search here on Yahoo Answers for “MacDonalds” and you’ll see plenty of results.
Bethy, it’s not “just slang.” Don’t compare it to “MickeyD’s” because that’s just a short and “hip” way to say it — and people saying it are well aware that it’s not the official name. People that say “MacDonalds” actually think it’s spelled and pronounced that way. Big difference.
clowmy:

Why are you getting so angry? I didn’t insult you, nor did I call you “stupid.” I just asked why people like you spell it and pronounce it that way? How come you never answered the question? All I wanted was an answer.

It’s common for people to get angry when they are corrected or exposed to the truth that they’ve been blinded from for a while — when people correct me and show me the right way, I thank them for lifting me from that veil of ignorance — I don’t get mad.
Kai, just because you hate black men and are obsessed with homosexuality for some reason, doesn’t mean you have to stalk me all around Yahoo Answers. That makes you look really bad. Obviously my “Why am I glad I’m not a woman” post struck a nerve! LOL! Mission accomplished!
Kai, just because you hate black men and are obsessed with homosexuality for some reason, doesn’t mean you have to stalk me all around Yahoo Answers. That makes you look really bad. Obviously my “Why am I glad I’m not a woman” post struck a nerve! LOL! Mission accomplished!

Answers and Views:

Answer by grasshopper
some people are idiots, enough said

Answer by groverraj
Yep.. u are right!

Ditto for McAffee as MacAffee!

Answer by callmecouture
Maybe some people think it is macdonalds, unless you are really into the place then I think a lot of people dont pay that much attention….or the other reason might be because of the Big Mac sandwich, maybe it makes them think MACdonalds?

Answer by Jennifer L
Same reason people call it MickeyD’s.

Our McD’s sucks.

Answer by bookworm87
Good question!

People sometimes just don’t realize what they are doing and if you are surrounded by people who say it the same way you do you probably wouldn’t figure out you are saying it wrong till you pointed it out to them.

Answer by janiekatt
Maybe it is because of the Big Mac. They are getting confused…..Big Mac Mac Donalds.

Just a guess.

Answer by Bethy
please it’s just slang…don’t get all weird about it okay? people are just being silly about it…it’s a new national past time..kinda like baseball and football…mcdonald’s/fast food is a sport hon!

Anyways, here is my point…type in what i always say…

Mickey D’s…. seriously it’s there too! and i aint stupid!

Answer by Howie Mandel
well doug,

the answer is quite simple. mcdonalds is the name of the fast-food chain in america, but in canada it is called macdonalds. for the chain to establish a foot-hold in our neighbor of the north they had to set up a new division.

a new divison that would be run my american managers whose work force would be made up of canadians. the american managers hold all of the precious secrets of the mcdonalds industry, if these treasures fell into the wrong hands (perhaps canadian) the ronald mcdonald empire could face a terminal existance.
the new “macdonald” divison allows the mcdonald mother divison to run it and keep all of their secrets. the candians make the burgers…..but they dont know why they are so tasty.

the name trickled down from new england and has stuck in certain places of the states.

DEAL!

Answer by elliemay
probably the same reason people refer to Fred Meyer as Fred Meyers. they just do.

Answer by clowmy
Hello Diverse, I have never really notice how they spelled McDonald’s,until now. I am one of those people who says MacDonald’s. I am way far from being stupid. What is your excuse for being a insulting little jerk. Who cares how they spell the word. I know i will not lose any sleep over it. Don’t you have better things to do that being a jerk!!!

Clowmy

Answer by Parklin
Is it really that important? If someone calls it MacDonalds is any one going to ask, “what’s that?” Besides, they have the best french fries in town.

Answer by donielle
i guess thats the way they like it

Answer by ladybug
Who cares how it is pronounced? They surely don’t.All they want,is your business.My daughter has her own McDonald franchise store.She doesn’t care what people call it,as long as they come..

Answer by FaerieWhings
Maybe it has something to do with the Eddie Murphy movie ‘Coming to America’ where there was a restaurant called MacDonalds (I think that’s what it was called).

I don’t know, but I’m with you on this one. McDonalds….McDonalds!!!!

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OK, it was MacDougals in that Movie….I just remembered.

Answer by ms pepper
Well both Mc and Mac are scots/irish for “son of” (Mcdonald and MacDonald both mean son of Donald) and many people seem to think they are interchangeable, I have heard many Mcs and Macs correct people. Some people just don’t care but will be mad as a wet hen if someone said their name wrong.

Answer by kai
Only HOMOSEXUALS care this much. Give it up DIVERSE HAHAHAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAA!!!!!

What a c*nt….

Answer by I Know, I Know
OMG…who cares how people say it or spell it..you know what their talking about. You’re just being silly. Besides, the people who answered your question do not come back to read your comments directed at them.

Answer by Twilight E.K.
some don’t know the difference.

Answer by They Call Me Nernie <3
Cus people don’t know how to spell.

Answer by Joycee
slang

Answer by volleynug_11
because mcdonalds has the bigMAC. duh!