Prominent vegetarian Sir Paul McCartney has hit out at fast food chain McDonalds after they used a photo of him in the Beatles in one of their Liverpool outlets.
The musician is furious with McDonalds after a Beatles photo was placed in a Liverpool store. McCartney and his late wife Linda were prominent vegetarians for thirty years, with the singer continuing to promote the fair and ethical treatment of animals.
In a statement Sir Paul McCartney said “What sort of morons do McDonald’s think Beatles fans are? It’s ridiculous and insulting to use images to peddle hamburgers. Fans should boycott McDonald’s – and not just in Liverpool.”
McCartney is the current president of the organization People For The Ethical Treatment Of Animals, who issued a statement in support of the singer. “He became a vegetarian after watching lambs play in a field outside his home and surely would not want anyone to use his likeness to help promote meat. We hope anyone who sees his picture on the wall will be reminded that he’s a vegetarian and skip the Big Mac for a veggie burger.”
McDonalds have denied using the photograph in an attempt to boost sales.
