Rotten Ronnies gets it wrong
Posted: Mon Jan 25, 2010 5:29 amMcDonald's Pounded Over 'Bob' Menu Advert
A new advert for McDonald's has come under fire over its inaccurate use of the English language.
Mcdonalds Saver Menu Causes Stir With Use of 'Bob' in recent TV advert
The Pound Saver menu aims to feed customers for about £1
The advert, which promotes the Pound Saver Menu, begins "the pound, also known as a bob", a statement which, strictly speaking, is not true.
Technically, a bob is a term for a shilling, or five pence, and of far less value than a pound.
Story here http://news.sky.com/skynews/Home/Business/McDonalds-Criticised-For-Pound-Saver-Advert-Which-Describes-One-Pound-As-One-Bob/Article/201001415534209
A new advert for McDonald's has come under fire over its inaccurate use of the English language.
Mcdonalds Saver Menu Causes Stir With Use of 'Bob' in recent TV advert
The Pound Saver menu aims to feed customers for about £1
The advert, which promotes the Pound Saver Menu, begins "the pound, also known as a bob", a statement which, strictly speaking, is not true.
Technically, a bob is a term for a shilling, or five pence, and of far less value than a pound.
Story here http://news.sky.com/skynews/Home/Business/McDonalds-Criticised-For-Pound-Saver-Advert-Which-Describes-One-Pound-As-One-Bob/Article/201001415534209
