Classic Food Commercials
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Which cereal commercial featured a rabbit who was always told 'Silly rabbit, Trix are for kids!'?
About Classic Food Commercials
Test your memory of the unforgettable food commercials and jingles that became part of American pop culture! Classic Food Commercials packs 15 multiple-choice questions with a mix of 13 easy, 2 medium questions into a relaxed session of roughly 7 minutes — no sign-up, no timer pressure. An explanation appears after every answer, and finishing once a day keeps your streak alive.
A few sample questions
1. Which cereal commercial featured a rabbit who was always told 'Silly rabbit, Trix are for kids!'?
Answer: Trix
The Trix Rabbit has been trying to get a bowl of Trix cereal since 1959. Kids always caught him in disguise and declared 'Silly rabbit, Trix are for kids!'
2. What candy commercial asked 'How many licks does it take to get to the Tootsie Roll center of a Tootsie Pop?'
Answer: Tootsie Roll Pop
The 1969 Tootsie Pop commercial featured Mr. Owl counting 'One... two-hoo... three' licks before biting the pop. The world may never know the true answer.
3. Which fast food chain's commercial featured an elderly woman peering into a hamburger bun and asking 'Where's the beef?'
Answer: Wendy's
Clara Peller starred in the 1984 Wendy's commercial, examining competitors' small hamburger patties and demanding 'Where's the beef?' It became a national catchphrase.
4. Which commercial featured a young boy offering his Coca-Cola to football player 'Mean' Joe Greene in a stadium tunnel?
Answer: Mean Joe Greene Coke Commercial
The 1979 'Hey Kid, Catch!' Coca-Cola commercial showed a boy offering his Coke to an injured Mean Joe Greene, who then tossed the kid his jersey. It's considered one of the greatest commercials ever made.
5. What cereal's commercial featured the test 'He likes it! Hey Mikey!' with a finicky young boy?
Answer: Life Cereal
The 1972 Life Cereal commercial showed two brothers getting their picky little brother Mikey to try the cereal. 'He likes it! Hey Mikey!' became one of the most quoted commercial lines.
Things you'll learn along the way
- Budweiser's Clydesdale horses have appeared in their commercials since 1933. The majestic horses pulling the beer wagon through snow became an iconic holiday advertising tradition.
- The 1971 'Hilltop' Coca-Cola commercial featuring young people singing 'I'd Like to Buy the World a Coke' on an Italian hillside is considered one of the greatest commercials ever made.
- 'My Bologna Has a First Name' debuted in 1973, with a child singing the letters of O-S-C-A-R and M-A-Y-E-R. The jingle was so catchy that generations of Americans can still sing it.
Frequently asked questions
Is Classic Food Commercials free to play?
Yes. The entire SeniorBrainGames catalog — including Classic Food Commercials — is free, with no sign-up required, no time limits, and no ads on top of the game. It also works offline once the page has loaded once.
How long does Classic Food Commercials take?
Most players finish Classic Food Commercials in about 7 minutes. You can pause between questions, replay it as often as you like, and there is no penalty for taking your time — answers are explained after you submit them.
What's a good follow-up after Classic Food Commercials?
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Can I print Classic Food Commercials?
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