Does The McDonald’s Minions Toy Have a Potty Mouth or Do Parents Just Have Dirty Minds?

By Lina Bryce

As McDonald’s rolls out their new promotional campaign in conjunction with the new release of the “Minions” movie, the Happy Meal toy is already stirring up controversy because some customers are questioning the Caveman Minion toy’s language.

Customers who apparently have their minds in the toilet, claim that the minion toy is not so innocent, insisting that it is saying “What the F*uck!”

One person posted it on Youtube:

Now those of us who are Despicable Me fans (you know that you are, so don’t try to deny it) know that Minions would never use the phrase. They don’t even speak English. They speak gibberish, combining various human languages.

A McDonald’s spokesperson, Lisa McComb out of the Oak-Brook told NBC Chicago confirmed that any foul language interpreted is purely coincidental:

We’re aware of a very small number of customers who have been in touch regarding this toy, and we regret any confusion or offense to those who may have misinterpreted its sounds. The allegation that this toy is saying anything offensive or profane is not true.

“The Minion Caveman Happy Meal toy includes 3 sounds: ‘para la bukay,’ ‘hahaha,’ and ‘eh eh,'” McComb added. “Our goal at McDonald’s is to serve up food and fun for our valued customers, and we’re glad to have the Minions on board.”

A Florida grandparent, Bradley Merten is convinced that the toy is inappropriate and is concerned that his granddaughter would pick up the phrase.

“(They should) check their toys before they hand them over,” Merten said.

Now, I have listened to it several times and since it is a Caveman or Cro-Minion and I assume that it is saying something like “Bop! Bop! Bop!”…. that’s what I would tell my child when they inevitably ask, “Mommy? What is he saying?”

The lesson here is that if someone tells you that it is saying “What the f*ck” before you get a chance to hear it for yourself first, then that is all you will hear after that. Take it from someone who was convinced that Maroon 5 was referring to an animal’s body part instead of them actually just parsing the actual word ‘Animals’, as in “Animals-mals”

Here’s a suggestion for grandpa: stop corrupting the adorable Minions with your dirty minds!

We have three words for you: Tatata bala tu!