Merriam-Webster defines grimace as "a facial expression usually of disgust, disapproval," but at McDonald's, it's the name of a large blob-like purple character with a big grin, often seen ...

The lovable, spherical-shaped character Grimace has always been one ... "Whether he's a taste bud, a milkshake or just your favorite purple blob —the best part about Grimace is that he means ...

It’s so literal, so predictable: Grimace is purple, and therefore he tastes like a grape. This is the worst version of Grimace, a bland McDonaldland character hawking Happy Meals on TV. I didn’t care ...

Known as Ronald McDonald’s best friend, the purple blob has surpassed his buddy in ... Grimace was first brought into McDonald’s cast of characters in 1971, but as an evil monster with four ...

On June 6, McDonald’s announced its first-ever purple-colored ... the McDonaldland characters were streamlined, and Grimace made the cut. Our benevolent blob made it all the way to the end ...

With a vibrant purple hue, a meme-able mascot and limited window of availability, McDonald’s had all the ingredients to turn its Grimace milkshake into a viral sensation. What the company likely ...

It’s odd that we never associated a sentient purple blob that hangs out with a clown ... In honor of its classic character Grimace’s 52nd birthday, the fast-food chain has released a limited ...

a milkshake or just your favorite purple blob.” Grimace made his debut in 1971, initially—according to Fandom—as “a villainous character called Evil Grimace who stole people’s shakes.