# Dramatic Fry-Sharing Ads The French Fries Story Depicts a Tale of Golden Fries and Friendship By Gil Cohen | Published 2013-06-05 | Lifestyle Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/french-fries-story References: [ibelieveinadv](http://www.ibelieveinadv.com/2013/06/mcdonalds-french-fries-story/) & [youtube](http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=vDwoyHEScF4&feature=player_embedded) Set in a picturesque park, the French Fries Story is a dramatic commercial for [McDonald's](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/mcdonalds-japan-1) fries created by advertising agency DDB Ukraine. A man is enjoying a stroll beside the stream and his delicious fries, noting that a golden fish seems interested in his fare. Unwilling to share his tasty snack, the man proceeds to shove fries into his mouth and walk away. As the days pass, the man's bond with the fish flourishes and eventually he is persuaded to fling a single perfectly golden fry at his aquatic friend. The entire French Fries Story absolutely glorifies McDonald's [french fries](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/air-fried-french-fries), giving viewers the impression that they are an amazing prize that shouldn't be taken lightly. By the end, hungry viewers will find themselves craving some fries. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 1.5/10 - Popularity: 11% | Activity: 26% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 50% men, 50% women - Primary generations: Gen Z, Gen Alpha, Millennial, Gen X - Top markets: North America, Europe, Asia ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Lifestyle](https://www.trendhunter.com/lifestyle) > [Food](https://www.trendhunter.com/food) ## Key Themes ### Why This Trend Is Growing - **Emotional Advertising:** Brands can leverage emotional storytelling in their ads to create a strong connection with consumers. - **Experiential Marketing:** Interactive and immersive marketing campaigns can enhance brand engagement and create memorable experiences. - **Product Personification:** Giving products human-like qualities can make them more relatable and appealing to consumers. ### Industries Being Reshaped - **Fast Food:** Fast food chains can use creative advertising techniques to showcase their products in a unique and enticing way. - **Advertising:** The advertising industry can explore innovative storytelling methods to capture the attention and emotions of audiences. - **Food and Beverage:** Food and beverage brands can utilize visual storytelling to create a desire for their products and drive consumer cravings. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [AI-Fuelled QSR Animated Commercials](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/mcdonalds-japan-1.md) - [Fry Lover Travel Campaigns](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/frequent-fryer-program.md) - [Unusual Fast Food Ads](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/believe-campaign.md) - [Complimentary Fries Campaign](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/free-fries-fri.md) - [Scented Fast Food Billboards](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/scented-billboard.md) - [Chromatic QSR Veggie Fries](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/french-vegetable-fries.md) - [Fast Food-Inspired Beachy Campaigns](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/leo-burnett-italia.md) - [French Fry-Shaped Pop-Ups](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/fry-thru.md) - [French Fry Restaurant Concepts](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/fifis-fry-co.md)