You recognize his face, but do you know how he became a fast-food icon? Here's who the Ronald McDonald clown really is.

SHOWERS. THANKS. DALENCIA WILL GRAB YOUR CLOWN SHOES, YOUR STRIPED SOCKS, MAYBE SOME POM POMS BECAUSE THE RED SHOE SHUFFLE IS RIGHT AROUND THE CORNER. IT’S ALL TO BENEFIT THE RONALD MCDONALD ...