Benzinga - Elon Musk has once again confirmed eating a McDonald’s Happy Meal on live television if the fast-food giant adopts Dogecoin (CRYPTO: DOGE) as a form of payment.
What Happened: This follows a Twitter exchange between Musk and DogeDesigner, who on Sunday proposed the idea of Musk consuming a Happy Meal on TV if McDonald’s embraced the popular cryptocurrency.
A Happy Meal is a popular meal option offered by McDonald’s, designed specifically for children. It typically includes a main food item, such as a hamburger or chicken nuggets, along with a side, a beverage, and a small toy or promotional item.
In response to DogeDesigner’s tweet, Musk replied with a “Yes.” This interaction revived the conversation that began back in January 2022 when Musk initially made the offer.
Hey @McDonaldsJust a reminder that, Elon Musk will eat a happy meal on TV, if you guys accept Dogecoin. pic.twitter.com/ahTk6qTGYN
— DogeDesigner (@cb_doge) July 2, 2023
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Why It Matters: Despite Dogecoin gaining momentum and recognition throughout 2021, with endorsements by prominent figures like Mark Cuban and Musk himself, widespread adoption by a majority of retailers is yet to be seen.
While companies such as Tesla have incorporated Dogecoin as a payment option, McDonald’s has yet to follow suit.
In contrast, competitors like Burger King and Mr. Beast Burger have leveraged Dogecoin acceptance as part of their marketing strategies.
Price Action: At the time of writing, DOGE was trading at $0.068, up 1.75% in the last 24 hours, according to Benzinga Pro.
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