Ronald McDonald gets a sex change

...in Japan, anyway.

According to the BBC, McDonalds commercials in Japan are replacing the traditional clown with a red-headed girl, presumably to make the restaurant seem healthier for the Japanese market. Additional photos and more info can be found here.

Anyone remember when Klasky-Csupo got hired to remake Ronald McDonald to eye-bleeding effect? Well, this makeover is much easier on the eyes; I'm enough of an immature lout to admit that I'd like to see the Golden Arches bring this gal over to my side of the Pacific.