By using this site, you agree to the Privacy Policy and Terms of Use.
Accept
What's The JamWhat's The Jam
  • Home
  • Latest News
    • UK News
    • World News
  • Super ViralHot
  • Lifestyle
    • Health and Fitness
    • Photography
    • Property
  • Humor
  • Celebrity
  • Weird
  • Videos
  • All Topics
    • Babies and Kids
    • Celebrity
    • Comedy and Humor
    • Documentary and Reportage
    • Fails
    • Health and Fitness
    • Holidays and Travel
    • Influencers and Models
    • Latest Videos
    • Life Hacks
    • Lifestyle
    • Nature and Wildlife
    • Pets and Animals
    • Photography
    • Property
    • Real Life
    • Sport
    • Strange and Bizarre
    • Super Viral
    • UK News
    • World News
Search
  • Health and Fitness
  • Holidays and Travel
  • Nature and Wildlife
  • Pets and Animals
  • Photography
  • Babies and Kids
  • Comedy and Humor
  • Fails
  • Real Life
  • Strange and Bizarre
  • Submit News
  • Customize Interests
  • Bookmarks
  • Newsletter
  • Who Are We
  • Privacy
  • Terms
  • Write For Us
  • Advertise
  • Contact
© 2023 What's The Jam. All Rights Reserved.
Reading: British diner takes it upon himself to fix glaring McDonald’s sign error and is crowned ‘Employee of the Month’
Share
Notification Show More
Aa
What's The JamWhat's The Jam
Aa
  • News
  • World
  • Viral
  • Funny
  • Weird
  • Celebrity
  • DIY
  • Lifestyle
  • Sport
  • Videos
Search
  • Home
    • News
    • World
    • Super Viral
    • Videos
  • All Topics
    • Babies and Kids
    • Celebrity
    • Comedy and Humor
    • Documentary and Reportage
    • Fails
    • Health and Fitness
    • Holidays and Travel
    • Influencers and Models
    • Life Hacks
    • Lifestyle
    • Nature and Wildlife
    • Pets and Animals
    • Photography
    • Property
    • Real Life
    • Sport
    • Strange and Bizarre
  • Quick Links
    • Customize Interests
    • Bookmarks
    • Privacy Policy
    • Terms of use
    • Write For Us
    • Advertise
    • Contact
Have an existing account? Sign In
Follow US
  • Privacy
  • Terms
  • Write For Us
  • Advertise
  • Contact
© 2023 What's The Jam. All Rights Reserved.
Man fixes missing ‘D’ on McDonald’s sign and becomes viral hero. Steve Lovell earns laughs, praise, and an ‘Employee of the Month’ title from a Leeds shopping centre.
Super Viral

British diner takes it upon himself to fix glaring McDonald’s sign error and is crowned ‘Employee of the Month’

Katie Dollard
Last updated: 2025/03/26 at 10:13 AM
Katie Dollard
Share
6 Min Read
Steve fixing up the McDonald’s sign. (Jam Press/Steve Lovell)
SHARE

A British diner has left people in stitches after taking it upon himself to fix a McDonald’s sign – and he’s since been made ‘Employee of the Month’.

Steve Lovell has a desk-based job where he spends most of his time on the phone.

With a love of tinkering and finding solutions to problems, the 50-year-old tries to think of other ways to make his “life more interesting”.

READ MORE: ‘I get trolled every day because of my HUGE lips – people compare me to Big Mouth characters or ask if I can fit a whole pizza in my gob’

- Advertisement -

Most recently, this included fixing a glaring error while getting a takeaway.

Steve was at McDonald’s at the White Rose Shopping Centre in Leeds when he spotted that the ‘D’ was missing.

Man fixes missing ‘D’ on McDonald’s sign and becomes viral hero. Steve Lovell earns laughs, praise, and an ‘Employee of the Month’ title from a Leeds shopping centre.
Steve after being crowned ‘Employee of the Month’ by McDonald’s. (Jam Press/Steve Lovell)

And this just wouldn’t do.

So Steve took a photo to get the right scale, then created the letter before sticking it on with double tape.

His clever solution has left 56,000 people cracking up.

- Advertisement -

“For quite a while, I’ve been aware that the seating area of McDonald’s at this shopping centre had been missing the ‘D’”, he told What’s The Jam.

Man fixes missing ‘D’ on McDonald’s sign and becomes viral hero. Steve Lovell earns laughs, praise, and an ‘Employee of the Month’ title from a Leeds shopping centre.
The process of creating the letter ‘D’ for the McDonald’s sign. (Jam Press/Steve Lovell)

“Because it was small and at chest height, I had the means and will to do something about it.

“I took a photo to get the scale a couple of weeks beforehand, and then I got around to fixing it, as it had been mildly irritating me.

- Advertisement -

“I’d manually cut out the shape from some 5mm thick plastic often used in sign-making and stuck it on during a weekly visit.

“It wasn’t a perfect job, and it was only attached with standard double-sided tape.

“I hadn’t told McDonald’s because I was sure they couldn’t care less, and I wasn’t doing it for reward or recognition.”

Tragically, when Steve went back to visit the food chain a few days later, he spotted that someone had removed his handiwork.

Man fixes missing ‘D’ on McDonald’s sign and becomes viral hero. Steve Lovell earns laughs, praise, and an ‘Employee of the Month’ title from a Leeds shopping centre.
The process of creating the letter ‘D’ for the McDonald’s sign. (Jam Press/Steve Lovell)

But not before bringing people some real laughs and even getting him recognised by the shopping centre with a special honour.

They issued him an Employee of the Month certificate to keep for his good work.

But this wasn’t enough for Steve, who created yet another new ‘D’ and attached it to the sign.

He said: “Various people from the local area had already jokingly threatened that they’d remove my new addition and through the thousands of comments coming my way, I was advised that someone had indeed removed the plastic part I’d added.

Man fixes missing ‘D’ on McDonald’s sign and becomes viral hero. Steve Lovell earns laughs, praise, and an ‘Employee of the Month’ title from a Leeds shopping centre.
The process of creating the letter ‘D’ for the McDonald’s sign. (Jam Press/Steve Lovell)

“The shopping centre themselves joined in [on the fun] and humorously made me their Employee of the Month, despite me never having worked for them.

“A few people were making kinds of pilgrimages to the site to have their photo taken with a sign that was in disrepair again.

“I had to get my act together and sort it out.

Man fixes missing ‘D’ on McDonald’s sign and becomes viral hero. Steve Lovell earns laughs, praise, and an ‘Employee of the Month’ title from a Leeds shopping centre.
Steve’s repair kit. (Jam Press/Steve Lovell)

“I went into the 3D modelling application Fusion 360 to model the counters.

“I did a test print and made some minor adjustments, then reprinted with white PLA filament.

“Then made a trip to the shopping centre again.”

Man fixes missing ‘D’ on McDonald’s sign and becomes viral hero. Steve Lovell earns laughs, praise, and an ‘Employee of the Month’ title from a Leeds shopping centre.
The process of creating the letter ‘D’ for the McDonald’s sign. (Jam Press/Steve Lovell)

Social media users have been left cracking up at the fabulous fix.

Jen said: “This brings me immense joy! Well done!”

James added: “Putting the D back in McDonald’s.”

Social media comment on the post of Man fixes missing ‘D’ on McDonald’s sign and becomes viral hero. Steve Lovell earns laughs, praise, and an ‘Employee of the Month’ title from a Leeds shopping centre.
Social media comment on the post. (Picture: Jam Press)

Drew said: “Incredible.”

Aus joked: “Thank you for your service.”

Gareth said: “Good job… someone owes ya at least a quarter pounder.”

Chloe added: “Legend.”

“The national hero we never knew we needed,” said someone else.

Social media comment on the post of Man fixes missing ‘D’ on McDonald’s sign and becomes viral hero. Steve Lovell earns laughs, praise, and an ‘Employee of the Month’ title from a Leeds shopping centre.
Social media comment on the post. (Picture: Jam Press)

“This man wins the internet,” James joked.

“This is McStanding,” Billy added.

“Not all heroes wear capes,” Sam said.

For Steve, it has all been worth it.

He added: “Not many people would notice a sign missing bits from it.

“Fewer still would be bothered by it and practically no one at all would bother to spend time and effort actually rectifying it.

Man fixes missing ‘D’ on McDonald’s sign and becomes viral hero. Steve Lovell earns laughs, praise, and an ‘Employee of the Month’ title from a Leeds shopping centre.
Steve after fixing the McDonald’s sign. (Jam Press/Steve Lovell)

“The fix wasn’t even for McDonald’s benefit as some people claim.

“It was for me and anyone else that would have noticed.”

Jam Press has contacted McDonald’s for comment.

READ MORE: Tour guide rakes in cash by carrying fatigued females up the mountain

Share this:

  • Facebook
  • X

Have a story to tell? Hello@whatsthejam.com
TAGGED: funny, news, restaurant, shocking, uk

Sign Up For Daily Newsletter

Be keep up! Get the latest breaking news delivered straight to your inbox.
[mc4wp_form]
By signing up, you agree to our Terms of Use and acknowledge the data practices in our Privacy Policy. You may unsubscribe at any time.
Share This Article
Facebook Twitter Copy Link Print
Share
What do you think?
Love0
Sad0
Happy0
Sleepy0
Angry0
Dead0
Wink0
Previous Article Peacocks get their own road crossing outside Isle of Wight pub to keep them safe. Regulars at the Hare and Hounds, the birds even wait at bus stops! Pub-loving peacocks have crossing made outside boozer to stop them getting run over
Next Article Woman struck by lightning left paralysed for nine hours shares chilling near-death experience. Carly Electric says the bolt changed her life - and even her eye color. ‘I was paralysed for NINE hours after getting struck by lightning – it turned my green eyes BROWN and men love to hear about my near-death experience’
Leave a comment Leave a comment

Leave a Reply Cancel reply

Your email address will not be published. Required fields are marked *

Stay Connected

235.3k Followers Like
69.1k Followers Follow
11.6k Followers Pin
56.4k Followers Follow
136k Subscribers Subscribe
4.4k Followers Follow
- Advertisement -
Ad imageAd image

Latest News

Scientists spotted a starfish 1,200m deep in the South Atlantic with folds resembling Patrick Star’s bum, sparking laughs during a Schmidt Ocean Institute expedition.
Scientists discover starfish with ‘bum’ like Patrick Star from SpongeBob
World News 4 August 2025
World’s rarest cats’ born at zoo as Amur leopard welcomes two healthy cubs
Pets and Animals 4 August 2025
A rare first edition of John Gould's The Birds of Great Britain, featuring 367 hand-coloured lithographs, is up for sale at £35,000 in North Yorkshire this August.
Rare first edition of landmark 19th century book goes on sale for £35,000
UK News 4 August 2025
A cat named Nub Tang went viral after being 'arrested' for attacking police officers, posing for a mugshot, and later giving birth to a litter of kittens.
Cat’s mugshot goes viral after feisty feline arrested for attacking cops
World News 4 August 2025

You Might also Like

Scientists spotted a starfish 1,200m deep in the South Atlantic with folds resembling Patrick Star’s bum, sparking laughs during a Schmidt Ocean Institute expedition.
World News

Scientists discover starfish with ‘bum’ like Patrick Star from SpongeBob

4 August 2025
Pets and Animals

World’s rarest cats’ born at zoo as Amur leopard welcomes two healthy cubs

4 August 2025
A rare first edition of John Gould's The Birds of Great Britain, featuring 367 hand-coloured lithographs, is up for sale at £35,000 in North Yorkshire this August.
UK News

Rare first edition of landmark 19th century book goes on sale for £35,000

4 August 2025
A cat named Nub Tang went viral after being 'arrested' for attacking police officers, posing for a mugshot, and later giving birth to a litter of kittens.
World News

Cat’s mugshot goes viral after feisty feline arrested for attacking cops

4 August 2025
A rare 2017 Ferrari LaFerrari Aperta, faster than a Bugatti Veyron and with just 2,300 miles, is set to sell for £5.5m at RM Sotheby’s Monterey auction this August.
World News

Rapid Ferrari that eclipses the Bugatti Veyron in speed goes on sale for £5.5m

4 August 2025
British expat Harry Poulton reveals why paying by card in Benidorm is safer and smarter, offering better exchange rates and spending control while avoiding tourist fines.
Holidays and Travel

Brit reveals if you should carry cash or card in Benidorm – and if bum bags are ACTUALLY safe

4 August 2025
Jay Kay’s 1990 Audi Quattro 20v sold for nearly £60,000 at auction, more than double its estimate, thanks to its rarity, excellent condition and rock star ownership.
UK News

Audi owned by Jamiroquai star Jay Kay sells for £60,000 – over double its expected price

4 August 2025
A rare giant sunfish was spotted near the shore in St Ives, Cornwall, delighting beachgoers as its dorsal fin broke the waves before it drifted back into deeper waters.
UK News

Rare sea creature spotted off British coastline

4 August 2025
//

What’s The Jam is your one stop website for the latest viral and weird news from around the world.

 
Have a story to tell? Hello@whatsthejam.com

Quick Link

  • Customize Interests
  • Bookmarks
  • Write for Us
  • Newsletter
  • About Us

Top Categories

  • UK News
  • World News
  • Latest Videos
  • Lifestyle
  • Super Viral

Sign Up for Our Newsletter

Subscribe to our newsletter to get our newest articles instantly!

[mc4wp_form]

What's The JamWhat's The Jam
Follow US
© 2023 What's The Jam. All Rights Reserved.
Go to mobile version
adbanner
AdBlock Detected
Our site is an advertising supported site. Please whitelist to support our site.
Okay, I'll Whitelist
Welcome Back!

Sign in to your account

Lost your password?