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Can you remember these iconic breakfast cereals and their mascots?

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What cereal features Tony the Tiger as its mascot?

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About Classic Cereal Brands

Give your memory a workout with Classic Cereal Brands: 15 multiple-choice questions with a mix of 5 easy, 5 medium, 5 hard questions, free to play right in your browser. Can you remember these iconic breakfast cereals and their mascots? Expect to spend about 7 minutes; every question comes with an explanation, so you learn something even when you miss.

A few sample questions

  1. 1. What cereal features Tony the Tiger as its mascot?

    Answer: Frosted Flakes

    Tony the Tiger has been the mascot of Frosted Flakes (originally Sugar Frosted Flakes) since 1952. His famous catchphrase is 'They're Gr-r-reat!'

  2. 2. Which cereal mascot is a cartoon toucan named Sam?

    Answer: Froot Loops

    Toucan Sam has been the mascot of Froot Loops since 1963. He follows his nose to the fruity taste of Froot Loops, which was introduced by Kellogg's in 1963.

  3. 3. What cereal's famous advertising slogan is 'Snap! Crackle! Pop!'?

    Answer: Rice Krispies

    Rice Krispies, introduced by Kellogg's in 1928, features the elf mascots Snap, Crackle, and Pop. The cereal is famous for the sounds it makes when milk is added.

  4. 4. Which cereal featured an advertising campaign claiming it was the 'Breakfast of Champions'?

    Answer: Wheaties

    Wheaties has used the slogan 'Breakfast of Champions' since 1933. The cereal is famous for featuring athletes on its box, starting with baseball player Lou Gehrig in 1934.

  5. 5. What is the name of the rabbit mascot who can never get his favorite cereal because 'Silly rabbit, Trix are for kids'?

    Answer: The Trix Rabbit

    The Trix Rabbit has been trying to get a bowl of Trix cereal since 1959. The poor rabbit's constant failed attempts and the kids' catchphrase 'Silly rabbit, Trix are for kids!' became iconic.

Things you'll learn along the way

  • Cap'n Crunch was introduced by Quaker Oats in 1963. The cereal was developed by food scientist Pamela Low, who created the unique pillow shape to stay crunchy in milk.
  • Lucky the Leprechaun has been the mascot of Lucky Charms since its introduction in 1964. The cereal features oat pieces and colorful marshmallow shapes called 'marbits.'
  • The Life cereal commercial featuring 'Mikey' first aired in 1972 and became one of the longest-running TV commercials. Little Mikey, played by John Gilchrist, was the picky eater who surprised his brothers by liking the cereal.

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