McDonald's are set to remove a 'tasteless' McCrispy advert which is right next to a crematorium. The poster placement has split opinion with some finding it funny whilst others dubbing it 'inappropriate', reports Cornwall Live.
The sign, advertising the fast food chain's new burger, has been placed on a bus stop directly opposite Penmount Crematorium in Cornwall. Although the advertising hoarding has caused hilarity among motorists who spot it on the busy A39, others fear it may upset grieving families.
One woman, whose mother-in-law was cremated at the establishment last year, said: "Although I can see the funny side, it is tasteless and I'm sure some grieving family members won't like to see it when visiting Penmount for the funeral and cremation of a loved one."
Meanwhile, another person added: "I think how funny it is will probably depend on how long ago you followed the crematorium sign wearing a black tie."
As well as people in the local area having their say on the sign, many people online were quick to share their thoughts as well. Many people on social media to did see the funny side of the unfortunate placement.
One person said: "Anyone who doesn't find this funny are the same people that were taken into consideration when the Penmount Hotel in Newquay became Penberthy Care Home. It was thought some wouldn't see the funny side of a building full of older folk sharing the same name as the corporation body furnace."
Another agreed, adding: "No worse than our local council entertaining the idea of allowing a crematorium to be built next door to a retirement village."
A third said: "Fell off the chair laughing." A fourth stated: "I’m lovin’ it"
Cornwall Council, which runs the crematorium and owns the bus shelter, said it was unable to comment on the matter. McDonald's is taking the matter seriously though as they responded to the advert's unfortunate location.
A spokesperson for the fast-food giant said: "We were unaware of the road sign in the vicinity of this bus stop. However, in light of the concerns raised by CornwallLive, we have asked for our advertisement to be removed."
CornwallLive reports that rumours that the advert will be replaced by a poster advertising Burger King's flame-grilled Whopper couldn't be substantiated as they went to press.
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