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McDonalds reminds Japans young adults that length isnt everything, and being soft is OK too.



Message of encouragement to young adults provides adult inspiration and immature giggles.

One of the quirks about Japanese business is that most large and mid-sized companies hire new employees in annual batches for positions theyll start right out of college. That means that when the fiscal year begins in April, offices across Japan have a sudden influx of people working their first adult job.

For those new recruits, it can be a stressful transition. College generally places fewer demands on Japanese students than any other level of the educational system, whereas first-year employees are often expected to make work their absolute priority in order to start pulling their weight in the company as quickly as possible. So to help keep their spirits up, McDonalds Japan wanted to send out an encouraging tweet, and it didbut some are also finding it startlingly suggestive.



The tweet accompanying that package of French fries reads:

The longest French fry isnt necessarily the best French fry.

Short French fries, curved French fries, crispy French fries, and soft French fries. All of them have good points. All of them have people who love them.

As long as you value your own unique flavor, we believe youll be able to contribute in your own way. To all new employees, congratulations on your new jobs.

Sincerely,
McDonalds French fries

In addition, the whole thing apparently fried the brain of one commenter who responded with Thanks, MOS Burger! I feel a lot better now, giving the credit to one of McDonalds burger rivals in Japan.

But even among those who went with the dirtier-minded interpretation, everyone had a good laugh. Odds are Japans new recruits have some tough days ahead, but laughter has been shown to counteract the negative effects of stress, so a little immature comedy might be just what they need for a smooth entry into working-adult life.
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marie rose
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I can't wait for Burger King of Japan to go full size queen in their response.

lol. racist ass french fries.
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woah
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