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So if I say the name Ranald MacDonald, what is the first thing that comes to your mind? Probably cheap
hamburgers right? Well what if I told you that the chain of fast food restaurants is probably one of the least
interesting things about the history of that surname? To many it is a proud reminder of their ancient lineage, to
others it is a name of diplomacy and ties to the new world, and others still it is just a character on that Danny
Davito show that went from fat to gay really quickly. But regardless of what it brings to mind, the name has a
diverse and sometimes sordid history that dates back all the way to the late middle ages and today we are going to
discuss what it means to be a Mcdonald and some of the lesser known Ronald Macdonalds, at least one of which I
promise the fast food chain definitely does not want to be associated with.