# Fast-Food Menstrual Aids The Ronald McDonald Pad Doesn't Come with a Side of Fries By Michael Hines | Published 2010-09-16 | Lifestyle Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/ronald-mcdonald-pad References: [thatsnerdalicious](http://thatsnerdalicious.com/accessories/wow-someone-really-hates-mcdonalds/) & [etsy](http://www.etsy.com/listing/53616142/regular-ronald-mcdonald-punkys-pads) Ladies, if you love [McDonald's](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/adult-happy-meals) during *all* times of the month, then you should check out the Ronald McDonald Pad. Yes, this product actually exists. The Ronald McDonald Pad was created by [Etsy](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/create-a-wedding-registry) seller Punky's Pads. She has also fashioned several other pads with the [Grimace](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/hello-kitty-and-mcdonalds) and the Hamburgler on one, and Garfield on another. It may seem strange to make custom menstrual wear, but in this day and age ruled by Internet irony, it makes perfect sense. Check out the reference links to see more from Punky's store, or read below to see more menstrualovations from the Trend Hunter archives. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 5.9/10 - Popularity: 82% | Activity: 88% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 10% men, 90% women - Primary generations: Millennial, Gen X - Top markets: North America ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Lifestyle](https://www.trendhunter.com/lifestyle) > [Health](https://www.trendhunter.com/health) ## Key Themes ### What's Driving This Trend - **Custom Menstrual Wear:** Disruptive innovation opportunity: Create a line of customizable menstrual products that allow for personal expression and individual style. - **Internet-irony Products:** Disruptive innovation opportunity: Develop a range of products that embrace Internet irony and cater to the growing online culture. - **Novelty Menstrual Accessories:** Disruptive innovation opportunity: Design unique and whimsical accessories that add fun and entertainment to the experience of menstruation. ### Who This Affects Most - **Feminine Care:** Disruptive innovation opportunity: Introduce innovative and unconventional menstrual products that cater to the evolving preferences and needs of women. - **Custom Merchandise:** Disruptive innovation opportunity: Tap into the demand for personalized products and offer customized merchandise in various niche markets. - **Online Retail:** Disruptive innovation opportunity: Capitalize on the rise of e-commerce and create an online store specializing in unique and quirky products. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Menstrual Product-Celebrating Jeans](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/u-by-kotex-maximalism-jeans.md) - [Playful Adult-Oriented QSR Meals](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/adult-happy-meals.md) - [Nostalgic Kidult Meals](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/happy-meals-for-adults.md) - [Lobster Heating Pads](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/crustacean-lobster-twist.md) - [Plush Sandwich Rugs](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/sandwich-rug.md) - [Retro QSR Meal Revivals](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/mcdonaldland.md) - [Film-Inspired Holiday Meals](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/grinch-meal.md) - [Collectible Cup QSR Meals](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/mcdonalds-collectors-meal.md) - [Reimagined Fast Food Mascots](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/hello-kitty-and-mcdonalds.md)