The 2021 McDonald's Christmas advert has left viewers in tears with many saying the ad is their “favourite”.
The global fast-food chain released it's Christmas advert in the UK on its social media pages today with the caption "Introducing Imaginary Iggy! Are you #ReindeerReady?”.
McDonald’s has been known to tug at the public's heartstrings with their Christmas adverts - and this year looks no different.
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The advert features young girl Matilda’s journey from a whimsical child bonding over Christmas rituals with her imaginary friend, Iggy, to her growing up and leaving him behind in her childhood - until a moment of Christmas joy helps to spark her memory.
Pop star Mabel covers Cyndi Lauper’s hit ‘Time After Time’ in the ad, and is giving 10p from every download to food charity FareShare.
The advert may have proven too much for some viewers, as they were quick to share their thoughts online - with many claiming to have been left in tears.
One person wrote: “With growing children at a very in-between age your Christmas ads have had me in tears for the past few years, no exception this year either x”.
A second said: “OMG...Who is cutting the onions already?! Beautiful ad I want an Iggy!” and a third added: “love it made me get a lump in my throat x”.
A fourth wrote: “OMG that’s the one for this year I’m crying it’s so sad!”
A fifth said: “Just teared up at the new McDonald’s Christmas advert. Love love love it”.
Another added: “I am SOBBING at the McDonald’s Christmas advert”.
Other fans were quick to ask McDonald’s if they’d have the chance to pick up a cuddly toy version of Iggy.
One said: “This is so lovely! We need a toy version he would fit right in at ours at Xmas x”.
Another wrote: “Lovin it, but now I want an Iggy” and a third added: “My favourite Christmas advert this year iggy Well done McDonald's”.
McDonald's is donating funding to enable FareShare to redistribute five million meals to families most in need this Christmas.
McDonald’s Christmas advert for 2021 will premiere on TV tonight, November 12, during Channel 4’s Gogglebox.
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