Awesome. McDonald’s evidently listened to Twitter users like this one:
Are the flacks at @mcdonalds or @mcdonaldscorp asleep? Why doesn't Charles Ramsey have free Big Macs for life already?
— Helen Kennedy (@HelenKennedy) May 7, 2013
As Twitchy reported, Mr. Ramsey’s employer tweeted out praise for the hero earlier today. The Cleveland man became an instant Internet star yesterday, after he heroically helped Amanda Berry, Gina DeJesus and Michele Knight escape from where they had allegedly been held captive for a decade. His relaying of his tale, which included discussion of his McDonald’s chow-down, went viral, for good reason.
Some weren’t pleased with the McDonald’s tweet.
@McDonaldsCorp Nothing like being the media whores that you are McDonald's!! This still doesn't make your food any more appealing!!
— 'Raine (@Rainebough) May 7, 2013
I can't believe @McDonaldsCorp is trying to benefit off these kidnapping a by saying they will contact that Ramsey clown. #disrespectful
— Brian Clark (@BuckHunter1209) May 7, 2013
Clown? He is a hero and he deserves praise and a nice offer of an advertising gig, at the very least.
Most loved the bit of savvy social media interaction with shout-out to viral hero Charles Ramsey.
News product placement: MT @McDonaldsCorp
We salute courage of OH victims respect their privacy Way to go Charles Ramsey we'll be in touch.— Paula Ebben (@PaulaEbben) May 7, 2013
@McDonaldsCorp Charles Ramsey should never have to buy his own Big Mac again. (apologies to @iowahawkblog )
— AngelaTC (@AngelaTC) May 7, 2013
Go Charles MT @McDonaldsCorp:We salute the courage of OH kidnap victims & respect their privacy.Way to go Charles Ramsey- we'll be in touch.
— Betsy Klein (@betsy_klein) May 7, 2013
Perfect… RT @McDonaldsCorp: We salute the courage of Ohio kidnap victims… Way to go Charles Ramsey- we'll be in touch.
— Howie Lindsey (@howielindsey) May 7, 2013
https://twitter.com/ItsDayDreamer/status/331848847464751104
Classic. RT @McDonaldsCorp: We salute the courage of Ohio kidnap victims & respect their privacy. Way to go Charles Ramsey-we'll be in touch
— Jeremy Guy (@ImThatGuyJG) May 7, 2013
This tweet from @McDonaldsCorp to the Ohio hero, Charles Ramsey, is brilliant. https://t.co/UKj9jMXvke
— Megan E. Ackerman (@MissMeganEmily) May 7, 2013
Brilliant "@McDonaldsCorp We salute the courage of Ohio kidnap victims & respect their privacy.Way to go Charles Ramsey- we'll be in touch"
— JM (@McClinton) May 7, 2013
@McDonaldsCorp well played…well played
— MauroS (@SavoMauro) May 7, 2013
Indeed. A well-deserved pat on the back, and perhaps some future compensation, for a hero.
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