The History of Grimace (McDonald's) | Horror History
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PUT A SMILE ON. In 2023, Grimace became a horror phenomenon thanks to the disturbing reactions on Tik-Tok to the Grimace Birthday Shake. But I've always found Grimace, and the McDonald's lore as a whole, to stem from a creepy place. From urban legends about the mascot to McDonald's creepypastas to other disturbing details, the Grimace Birthday Shake incident was the first time things got weird in McDonaldland.
Grimace was originally a villain known as The Evil Grimace who stole shakes and drinks from children, and as we comb over his history, more and more unsettling details come out.
In this video I'll be analyzing the entire history of Grimace, from his twisted origins, to his mysterious actions over the years, to his disappearance, and finally his sudden reappearance and rampage as a Tik-Tok horror icon.
To learn all the mysteries of Grimace's past like "what is a Grimace" or "what's really in the Grimace shake", stick around to the end of this video.
Chapters
0:00 The Birth of Evil Grimace
1:02 Intro
3:35 The Legend of Grimace Island
4:36 How Big Is A Grimace?
5:24 Factor
6:39 Grimace Appears in McDonaldland
8:53 Ronald "Befriends" Grimace
9:45 Grimace's Rise To Fame
10:55 Grimace in the 80s
11:31 Grimace's Homecoming
13:50 The Disappearance of Grimace
14:52 What is Grimace?
17:09 Grimace Takes Over McDonald's Twitter
17:42 Grimace's Birthday Celebration
18:58 The Grimace Shake Incidents
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I never thought we’d have a grimace lore video
@alistermycroft7898
10 ай бұрын
And it's not even April fools day.
@lvn4229
10 ай бұрын
me too lol
@ii_r0s3s
10 ай бұрын
Me too lmao
@Bogeym3n
10 ай бұрын
Same
@Topdoggie7
10 ай бұрын
That's the entirely of Rogue Internet Man's career tho.
Grimace's body count explained why he has "grim" in his name for a reason. His milkshake not only bring all boys to the yard, he brought everybody in the yard.
@acolossalsquid
10 ай бұрын
Yeah, the heckin graveyard.
@godzilla44556
10 ай бұрын
@@acolossalsquidyeah maybe that's why McDonald's stop selling Grimace milkshake anymore probably it's because of Tik-Tok
@Lucky_Chase
10 ай бұрын
I love you!!!!! 😂😂😂😂😂🎉🎉🎉🎉
@josephwilles29
10 ай бұрын
I thought a majority of the purple shake came from the fat kids who were turned purple at Willy Wonka's chocolate factory.
@acolossalsquid
10 ай бұрын
@@josephwilles29 Lol, poor Violet.
I was a costumed performer for Grimace in the late 80s/early 90s. They literally had air fresheners taped to the inside of the costume, and it smelled of grapes & razzberry. I’m thoroughly convinced that is what the Grimace shake is supposed to taste like - his insides.
@99centburgersatJacks
6 ай бұрын
That's some VHS analog horror shit right there
Okay now I need a horror history on all these famous creepy mascots now. 😮
@KBWeeds
10 ай бұрын
YES!
@Lucky_Chase
10 ай бұрын
I concur. He has just opened a can of worms.
@Bogeym3n
10 ай бұрын
FR
@kk_acosta9563
10 ай бұрын
Liking and commenting for the algorithm
@Warriorfn_827
10 ай бұрын
YASS
I have a theory on why Grimace used to have four arms: Grimaces reproduce by mitosis. So that was actually him mid-separation with his offspring, or his progenitor in mid-separation with him. Indeed, every new from of Grimace we see might actually be a different Grimace, their numbers multiplying as they spread across the world tasting everything they touch, in preparation for the Great Consuming that is to come.
@laurakiner3942
9 ай бұрын
Well that explains why so many people are being killed in a short period of time.
@MelancoliaI
8 ай бұрын
Your theory regarding these unfathomable abominations that must be eliminated holds water.
@valenciageode25
6 ай бұрын
That would explain why no other Grimaces seem to have four arms. And grimaces reproducing by mitosis is somehow less disturbing than the alternative. He does seem to have two parents, but maybe some Grimaces in recent years have decided to practice marriage, possibly learning about it on pilgrimages.
This is the real “horror” in horror history.
@sapphirejade5029
10 ай бұрын
Wait! People got sick from the shake?
@jaxonwhitaker4441
10 ай бұрын
@@sapphirejade5029NO, it's a joke about the shake
@sapphirejade5029
10 ай бұрын
@jaxonwhitaker4441 oh~ Okay. I didn’t think it as a joke and thought there was some sort of food poisoning.
@GenZClub_.
10 ай бұрын
I ve been waiting for so long for this kzread.info/dash/bejne/iWhk17SrgpvIl5s.html
@TMNT_Luver222
10 ай бұрын
@@sapphirejade5029ppl make the trend so realistic at the point where we think it's real, so I get it
This and the Chuck E. Cheese backstory are brilliant, incredible satire 😂
@Selena-gz9ts
10 ай бұрын
I like how it is not fan fiction
@kuzcosmkswed117
10 ай бұрын
@@Selena-gz9tsI’m pretty sure every sane person doesn’t want it fanfic
@E-0921
10 ай бұрын
@@kuzcosmkswed117what? You don’t want a FNAF-esque fanfic?
@hylianro
10 ай бұрын
@@E-0921fuck no
@charporter6943
4 ай бұрын
@@Selena-gz9tsHow Can It Be "Fiction" of It's 'Truth?'
The most haunting character you’ve ever covered.
@kuzcosmkswed117
10 ай бұрын
Holy crap Lois it’s *the Zeepster*
This feels like an April fools joke and tbh.... I love it! The serious tone is just a cherry on top of this amazing McDonald's sundae lol
@Reallyredatickman
10 ай бұрын
A sundae of death
@GenZClub_.
10 ай бұрын
I ve been waiting for so long for this kzread.info/dash/bejne/iWhk17SrgpvIl5s.html
The fact you did a horror history on Grimace is off the charts. Love it. Great job!
@GenZClub_.
10 ай бұрын
I ve been waiting for so long for this kzread.info/dash/bejne/iWhk17SrgpvIl5s.html
Finally, I was bummed because we did not have an April Fools video. Now I am finally happy.
So many lives taken in so little time. Hopefully the future generations know to celebrate his birthday without the grimace shake......for the brand new grimace burger. One bite and you'll love it (Shows me on ground bleeding purple)
@sidscreamI
10 ай бұрын
Grimace dont actually kill ya just so y'all know -_-
@geomania8533
10 ай бұрын
Yea I had a grimace shake a month ago and I’m fine.
@geraldballinger6428
10 ай бұрын
@@sidscreamI it's a joke
@geraldballinger6428
10 ай бұрын
@@geomania8533 it's a joke
My sister is going to be grimace for Halloween. I'm not kidding, she actually made that choice. We like to get a healthy start on Halloween costumes.
@manhuntruler2
10 ай бұрын
That’s so hella cool 😆👻
@li_smcke
6 ай бұрын
How did it go
Something is so interesting about him talking about McDonald’s mascots as real people. Mayor McCheese having to step down for lawsuits. I’m down for this. And no wonder there’s so many horror games set during this time period. It’s amazing EVERY kid didn’t have nightmares.
i love these fast food/pop culture "horror" icon episodes so much. they're so hilariously entertaining and well-put together!
So ex husband's dad was a District Manager for McDonald's, and I have one of the original evil Grimace cookies with 4 arms. Lol. Never thought I'd see something like this!
@dubuyajay9964
10 ай бұрын
How are you? Sorry about the divorce. :(
@dsalmeron
10 ай бұрын
Too bad he didn’t have it for a prop lol
@addywilcox7753
10 ай бұрын
@dsalmeron I wish I could post a picture of it. Talk about having a weird little keepsake. What's even funnier is when I've mentioned it in the past, no one believes that Grimace had 4 arms and was evil. Lol.
@dubuyajay9964
10 ай бұрын
@@addywilcox7753 Maybe they will now.
How much you wanna bet Grimace is gonna actually get his own horror movie
I've never thought you would do a timeline about a character from a fast food chain😂
@dubuyajay9964
10 ай бұрын
Chuck E. Cheese?
@dreemurrreborn9782
10 ай бұрын
@@dubuyajay9964 Yeah that too 😂
“McDonald’s land is sort of a *preserve* where fast food items can be found growing” This line is great
I always thought Grimace was rather adorable. And thank you for reminding me of all the past great McDonald characters.
@ashlynnelouch7758
Ай бұрын
As do I. I've always found the odd characters or the "creepy" characters adorable, like golem/smeagol
Hell ya I am so here for this ! . I never got to try one of those shakes but I still want to . I never paid much attention to the lore of this restaurant till now haha
@jerzeyallen87
10 ай бұрын
it taste like fruity pebbles it’s pretty good
Oh my gosh, we’re getting Grimace lore and I am so here for it 🤣
The timeline that Grimace deserved. Happy Belated Birthday Grimace.
As a kid, we had this VHS tape where Ronald and all the mascots went to Grimace Island. Grimace was always my favorite, but now I'm not so sure....
@emileelamica7701
8 ай бұрын
And now CZ is talking about this video! Now I know it wasn't just some childhood fever dream 😂
Till this day and my cousin can't stop laughing at the chuck e cheese lore! Masterpiece
I've been waiting for grimace lore, thank you sir CZ.
"You're standing in a huddle of grimaces... it's not such a far-fetched story, is it?" I'm sorry but that killed me. And why did I think Grimace was nice and so snuggly?! Thank you so much for this video. I never knew I needed a Grimace lore video but this was so well done and interesting.
5:10 Winkys was another fast food chain back in the day that I remember as a little kid.
I knew you wouldn’t fail us CZ you’re the king of horror
Grimace was a child's nightmare back in the 80s and nothing has changed. Neat. 😀👍
@maximusprime3459
10 ай бұрын
I was more scared of ugly pre-reboot Hamburglar than Grimace.
I’ve been binging this dude’s videos, and all the prolonged eye contact is starting to make me weak in the knees
@humphreyLove101
2 ай бұрын
In a gay way
finally, some real horror lore
I had heard that Grimace was the embodiment of brainfreeze. Hence, the grimace of pain when you get brainfreeze
Too much evil to be contained
About a month before tje Grimance shake became a thing I got a new/ used car a Honda Fit...my sister in law named it Grimace because of its deep purple colour. Now I love the name even more. I always saw him of McDonald's Cookie Monster.
Hey bucko! I LOVED the pun there at time stamp 0:53, where you stated how grimace is also linked to the adjective to show great repulsement, great video! Keep up the good work!
My favorite part of the show was when Grimace said, "It's Grimace time!" and grimed all over the place
the amount of research and time these videos must take is crazy considering how fast you release them. thank you for the hard work!!!
The way you had it ending, reminded me of the movie "The Stuff" (1985), where mysterious goo that oozes from the earth is marketed as the newest dessert sensation. If possible, this movie could make a good video is some way, just a suggestion.
I remember watching this animated video called "Search For Grimace Island," and back then found it funny. Probably not now but back then after seeing that video I honestly didn't know how anyone could find him scary.
The video we never knew we needed
They have a bipedal bird all they need is a bipedal rabbit and bear
All this time I thought Ol' Grimace was a just goofy good guy pretending to be bad😂
I love it! Perfectly executed as always! Thanks CZ
Never in one million year would I ever think a silly internet joke would somehow get it's own horror history
Grimace is a single drop of pure adrenochrome.
I remember receiving the legend of grimace Island on VHS when I went to McDonald's all those years ago and that was the only day I ever received. Time flies
Another great video Thanks CZsWorld
Lowkey they should make grimace horror movie
I had no idea where you were going at first, but this was a great video! If you're right, grimace is gross!
The video I didn't know I needed. CZ is a legend
Information I never thought I’d know 😂 love this channel
Dang, who would have thought the last CSzWorld video would have been a Grimace lore video! What time line are we even in..!
Love that this is getting a horrir history. Grimace killed my childhood hero kevin chamberlain. *in Jesse pinkmans voice HE CANT KEEP GETTING AWAY WITH THIS!
Omg, this video had me rolling in laughter. Bravo and subscribed!
Help this is such a legit documentary of Grimace 😭😭😭
I see CZ videos and LIKE immediatley so I do not forget. I never had to undo it!
I never thought i would need a video about Grimace till now!!!
Top notch and informative as always 😂
CZ great job on this! I wasn't ever scared of him the hamburgler seemed more creepy to me. So I don't really eat there but I really wanted to get a shake as my birthday was in June too but I totally forgot 😭. But hey I hope everyone who drunk one grimmest with joy 💜
can i just say that i am a long time grimace fan so when i saw the birthday meal and stuff, as well as when they had the grimace for the adult happy meals (which i never got :(((((, i got so excited. so like seeing this video now, like ty! ive been telling all my coworkers grimace trivia bc i had watched the grimace island movie. so nowi can just link this to ppl! and i feel less like a dork lol
This gave a good chuckle.
Love this!! You did not let us down!!
This is literally amazing
Thank you for the grimace lore CZ !!!!!
Very well done ✅🎉 wonderful job on this keep up the amazing work
Wow, flashbacks!!! I totally remember the old playgrounds at McDonald's. Well, bits and pieces anyway... it's been 40-some years! But I do remember the fiberglass tree sculpture, and the Grimace cage. I think Mayor McCheese had like a tube body with a ladder inside, where you could climb up into his head that was like a UFO shaped roundabout cage kinda thing. And I do remember Ronald and the Hamburglar, but I can't remember if they we're playground items, or just fiberglass statues like the tree. Total blast from the past, lol! I think those playgrounds were removed when the whole Mayor McCheese lawsuit happened, and were eventually replaced with the plastic tube playgrounds. Anyway, thanks for the video!!!
Always wondered bout him thanks for researching.
This video is crazy. I love it.
This is so random and I love it.
Love your videos
Bravo. This was really good.
Ohh this is an interesting lore ALL in for this!!
OMG i remember that grimace island episode! it creeped me out as a kid and i loooved it
Finally, the content ive been waiting for
I think a cool idea you could talk about next is the movies or stories that are inspired by the HP Lovecraft mythos. They are soooo fascinating to me.
The video I never knew I needed
Love your vids
I love this! Plz do more!!
Thanks Dude , I never knew I needed this video, till you uploaded it. Now I can die peacefully.
Nice lore video
I needed this❤❤
LOL! You are a legend! XD Thank you for this!
This was very well done. 😂 💜 Thank you
That girl sampling the Grimace Shake and going full Ringu freaking slayed me.
Thank you I was wondering what was happening with the shake.
I only NOW know what the grimace shake was because of CG5's grimace shake song, loll. Wasn't expecting a lore of him though
Also, I helped jumpstart the animated McDonaldland campaign in the late 90s/early 00’s by schilling those VHS tapes to schools with free Happy Meal coupons. Each classroom viewed a tape containing small clips played from the volumes we sold with meals. Kids loved it. During my 17 years with McDonald’s corporate, I never once ate anything we sold - with the exception of the McRib - because they used to actually be made with real pork tenderloin 🤷🏼♀️
@robbyb3ll4s
7 ай бұрын
That’s fucking cool
@FigmentForever
7 ай бұрын
@@robbyb3ll4s Thanks!
@robbyb3ll4s
7 ай бұрын
@@FigmentForever you’re welcome!
Very imaginative creators superb content
When I was 4-5, (circa 1975-1976) I had legit nightmares about Grimace and Hamburglar.
I actually used to have two of those McDonald's VHS tapes when I was a kid. I had the Scared Silly tape and Birthday World tape :) I also had the Ronald McDonald cassette tape they gave out at one point that had like songs on it. I had two of them LOL
@ash-man603
10 ай бұрын
From what I remember, I had Scared Silly, Legend of Grimace Island (funnily appears in this video), and Have Time Will Travel.
Surprising video man
I remember having one of these VHS tapes as a kid...for some reason I watched it on a repeat
2:03 this gave me CHILLS
Cool lore video.
I saw the mcdonalds cartoons when they came out. This was way back when i was a kid mind. Grimmace always reminded me of pactrick from spongebob the way they made him sound and the way he acted.
I really like the horror history, can you make one of David Drayton from The Mist?
We love you CZ !!!
This is a masterpiece
Never thought we needed this til now 🎉👏🏾
@indiadrew0909
10 ай бұрын
Please do all mascots 😊