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The Death of Ronald McDonald

by Carolyn Wells October 13, 2021October 19, 2022

“It’s easy to see why the company didn’t want Ronald delivering the ‘our chicken is chicken’ message, and thanks to the creepy clown craze, he hasn’t been seen on our screens since – though McDonald’s clearly aren’t opposed to general creepiness, if its current “Laughter” ad is anything to go by.”

Posted inNonfiction, Top 5

The Top 5 Longreads of the Week

by Longreads May 8, 2020October 19, 2022

This week, we’re sharing stories from Shawn Yuan, Marty Munson, Anna Merlan, Lauren Collins, and Drew Magary.

Posted inNonfiction, Top 5

The Top 5 Longreads of the Week

by Longreads November 22, 2019October 19, 2022

This week, we’re sharing stories from Lakeidra Chavis, Jodi S. Cohen, Jennifer Smith Richards, Heidi Blake, Zandria F. Robinson, Michael Hall, and Eve Peyser.

Posted inNonfiction, Top 5

The Top 5 Longreads of the Week

by Longreads November 1, 2019October 19, 2022

This week, we’re sharing stories from Allie Conti, Joe Sexton and Nate Schweber, Alexander Chee, Nell Scovell, and Bee Wilson.

Posted inNonfiction, Top 5

The Top 5 Longreads of the Week

by Longreads August 30, 2019October 19, 2022

This week, we’re sharing stories from Keegan Hamilton, Mike Maciag, Brian Goldstone, Nick Heil, and Megan Reynolds.

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