The fast food franchise starter kit is pretty basic and recognizable to any '90s kid. You'll want an iconic food of some kind, normally a cheeseburger or hamburger. Fries are an absolute must, and it's a good idea to have a kid's meal of some kind.

And then the real kicker: a mascot. While most chains have one major mascot like Burger King or Wendy's, McDonald's has made an entire universe surrounding its mascots: McDonaldland. Could the name be more creative? Sure.

Is it simple enough to remember and ideal for name recognition? Absolutely. If you visited a McDonald's restaurant or took in popular media from the '70s all the way through the early 2000s, there's a good chance you've seen some of this McDonaldland content. Its span sweeps from commercials to merchandise and even longer feature pieces.

The characters are goofy, lovable, and whimsical, but . McDonald's was sued over its characters "H.R.

Pufnstuf" is a cult classic kid's television show. Initially, it ran from September to December 1969 but was rerun several times over and syndicated. The show is about a young boy named Jimmy and the characters of Living Island.

You don't have to look at images of the characters for too long before you begin to see the resemblance between the residents of Living Island and McDonaldland. The similarities are so striking that McDonald's found itself embroiled in a lawsuit over the fact. Backtracking before the suit — and perhaps showing a clear connection and intent to copy — Ne.