Teenagers McDonalds Prank Date Stunt Goes Viral On Twitter

Three teens who tried to instil some culture and romance to their McDonalds meal have gone viral on Twitter.

Adam Welland and Cameron Ford who added their own ambience in a UK branch of the restaurant were asked to leave, before eventually being allowed to stay thanks to some supportive customers.

Cameron Ford and Adam Welland dressed for a special night together in a London branch of the worlds best know fast food restaurant last weeekend. The boys donned shirts and black ties and tucked into their burgers while their friend Will Peachy took photos of their McDonalds Prank…

Who would have thought that classing up McDonalds would have gone so well? pic.twitter.com/ndvMSxosLf — Cameron Ford (@CameronDFord) September 13, 2013

Here’s something: Me and my friend, sharing a chip over a candlelit McDonald’s dinner @will_peachey @CameronDFord pic.twitter.com/mHWbGjJgXj — Adam Welland (@AdamWelland) September 15, 2013

Following an initial threat of being banned from the restaurant, the group of teens were allowed to finish their meal after the staff member who threatened them was overruled by other employees and apparently even customers.

Just got banned from McDonalds for doing this #worthit pic.twitter.com/ZB6TV1Ixua — William Peachey (@will_peachey) September 13, 2013

A McDonald’s spokesperson has since also released a statement to Pink News saying…

“We are aware of the two customers who dined at our Kingston restaurant on Saturday night and are pleased that we were able to offer them an affordable treat. We are happy to provide plastic cutlery to those customers who request it. We ask that any items brought in by customers, such as cups or plates, are used responsibly and taken away with them after use.”

Fuelled by coverage of the McDonalds prank by media outlets with a distinct lack of a sense of humour, the boys have come under criticism for pretending to be a gay couple as part of the stunt.

In a tweet which has since been removed, Ford posted the message “Cheers to my beautiful boyfriend on our special night. Love you Adam.” Welland later clarified that they are not in a relationship and the meal was just for their amusement and that no offence was intended.

@CameronDFord if blacking up is racist, your little ‘joke’ was definitely homophobic. Next time, think harder. — Alison Bancroft (@alisonbancroft) September 17, 2013

@CameronDFord Speaking as a gay man I find nothing homophobic in what you did. ‘Opportune’, ‘Media-aware’ perhaps – but In no way homophobic — Martin Brown (@martinrlow) September 16, 2013

In the days following the McDonalds prank, Adam Welland told HuffPost UK…

“We both just thought it would be hilarious to bring formal gear to such an informal place, and it developed from there, I think we would definitely do it again, however not in the same place. For it to remain funny we would need variety in venue.”

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