The Big Mac menu item inspired the name of the 1968 Big Mac advertising character, the Big Mac police officer.
Officer Big Mac was one of the characters used in McDonald's fictional advertising world. His design and name connected him directly to the Big Mac sandwich, which had been introduced nationally in 1968. The character functioned as a playful personification of the product rather than as a real police official.
The Big Mac itself was created by franchisee Jim Delligatti and became one of McDonald's signature products. Its two beef patties, special sauce, lettuce, cheese, pickles, and onions on a three-part bun gave the sandwich a distinctive identity that advertising could easily turn into a character.
Officer Big Mac is often confused with Mayor McCheese because both are civic-themed figures in McDonaldland. Mayor McCheese has a cheeseburger-shaped head and a mayoral role, while Officer Big Mac is specifically named for the Big Mac sandwich. The character belongs to McDonald's branding history, not the restaurant's real management.