When I heard the news several months ago, I was convinced it was just a rumor. A mean-spirited, crazy, ludicrous rumor that could never be true. Unfortunately, this afternoon, I witnessed it for myself. It is true. McDonald's no longer serves Hi-C Orange Lavaburst.
In Warwick, RI, it has been replaced by Fanta Orange, which, according to the McDonald's associate that I just came into contact with, is only different because it's carbonated. Ummm...yeah.
Apparently Ronald McDonald doesn't care about my childhood memories. He doesn't care that Hi-C Orange Lavaburst was 75% of the reason why my family would choose McDonald's over fast food rivals. The other 25% was the fries.
He doesn't care that in the late 80s-early 90s the local McDonald's would donate Hi-C Orange Lavaburst by the gallons to recreational softball award ceremonies or gatherings because that was the drink of choice. He doesn't care that every single time I go to McDonald's, which admittedly is not as often as it used to be, I order Hi-C Orange Lavaburst to accompany my meal. He doesn't care that soda is terrible for people to consume.
Ronald, this changes things. I may be out of the McDonald's game for good because of your decision...your decision to make a couple extra bucks because soda is cheaper than Hi-C, I assume.
Shame on you, Ronald. Shame on you.
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