McDonald's Mania Club

The Great McPyramid

2005-07-27T05:42:00.000-07:00

2005 - Egypt - The Great Pyramid of Cheops in Giza is the last surviving wonder of the world. Here, in Egypt, we have laboriously reconstructed it using McRoyal boxes. Originally, we had wanted to build a life-size reproduction, but we were forced to abandon the idea due to time constraints. Material for this McPyramid was gathered over a two day period, and the structure was put up in about 10 minutes.

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The McParthenon of the McRopolis

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2005 - Greece - This of course is a reproduction of the famous Parthenon. Notice how the McFlurry columns bulge in the middle, faithfully copying the ingenius design of the original structure.

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McMini parked at a McSeaside Home with McPalm Trees

2005-07-27T05:17:00.000-07:00

2005 - Greece - This was inspired by the beaches of Santorini and constructed in the Athens airport. After taking a few photos, we had to run to catch our flight.

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McSpoony Towers

2005-07-27T05:12:00.000-07:00

2005 - Greece - McSpoony Towers - This was put together quickly with the intention of creating a sort of abstract sculpture.

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BK Bouquet with Bee

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2005 - Korea

BK Bouquet

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2005 - Korea

BK Bouquet

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2005 - Korea - Just one of many admirers contemplating our installation.

Leaning Tower of McPizza

2005-06-10T19:59:00.000-07:00

Leaning Tower of McPizza - Here is our tower again in front of the joyous Golden Arches.

Leaning Tower of McPizza

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Leaning Tower of McPizza - 2005 - Korea - This is the orginal installation after the 6-year hiatus (also known as the Dark Period).

The 6-year Hiatus

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In 1998 the concept of fast food art came to two brothers simultaneously in a dream. At first, all fast food installations were undocumented and purely for the viewing pleasure of fast food joint patrons. In 1999, the decision was made to photograph our installations after regretfully leaving our biggest and most ambitious piece to date - a sprawling metropolis constructed from the cups, lids, straws, boxes, tissues, and wrappers of 12 hungry eaters. Afterwards, only two sculptures were created and photographed. The loss of the great metropolis was too much to bear and 6-year hiatus followed.

In 2005, the spirit of fast food art was rekindled with the idea of sharing it with the world. Through the McDonald's Mania Club blog, we hope to acquaint the world with the wonderous pleasures of fast food art!

Although the concept of fast food art has been around since 1998, the fast food art movement is still in its infancy. It is therefore an exciting time to join our club and help our movement by getting out there and creating your own fast food art. If you have photos of your installations, please send them to mcmaniaclub@yahoo.com and we will post them for the world to enjoy!

Babba Yagga

2005-06-09T07:12:00.000-07:00

Babba Yagga - 1999 - Korea

Whirly-McTwirly

2005-06-09T06:06:00.000-07:00

Whirly-McTwirly - 1999 - Saipan - The orginal McDonald's Mania Club Fast Food Installation.

Welcome!

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Welcome to the McDonald's Mania Club!

Q: What is this club you speak of?

A: The purpose of this club is to promote and showcase the wonderous possibilites of fast food art. Although this is the McDonald's Mania Club, we do accept art installations from any fast food establishment.

Q: How can I join?

A: Joining the club is simple. You only need to equip yourself with a digital camera, enough money for a fast food meal, and a whole lot of imagination. Once you've created your masterpiece, take a photo and post it to this blog or email it to us - mcmaniaclub@yahoo.com - and we'll post it for you. Be sure to include your name and/or photo so we can give you the credit you deserve.

Q: What are the rules?

A: There is only one rule: You must only use materials that come with your meal, eg: cups, straws, boxes, wrappers, ketchup, etc. You may not use glue, tape, scissors or the like.

Q: Are there any exceptions to the rules?

A: No! Well, I suppose you can use your keys to poke holes, cut straws or other such things - BUT that's it!

Q: Is there anything else I should know?

A: We recommend leaving your fast food art in the restaurant for others to enjoy. However, you may want to dismantle your piece after photographing if you have bigger plans for your fast food material. We are also very interested in viewers reactions. So photos of your art with customers, admirers, or passersby is always welcome.

That's everything you need to know! Now get out there and start creating your own fast food art!