Classic Food Mascots
1 / 15From Tony the Tiger to the Jolly Green Giant, how many beloved food mascots do you remember?
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Which cereal mascot has been saying 'They're Gr-r-reat!' since 1952?
About Classic Food Mascots
Give your memory a workout with Classic Food Mascots: 15 multiple-choice questions aimed at easy difficulty, free to play right in your browser. From Tony the Tiger to the Jolly Green Giant, how many beloved food mascots do you remember? 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. Which cereal mascot has been saying 'They're Gr-r-reat!' since 1952?
Answer: Tony the Tiger
Tony the Tiger has been the mascot of Kellogg's Frosted Flakes (originally Sugar Frosted Flakes) since 1952, and his catchphrase is one of the most famous in advertising.
2. What food brand featured a smiling Quaker man on its packaging since the 1870s?
Answer: Quaker Oats
The Quaker Oats man, one of the oldest brand mascots in America, has appeared on Quaker Oats products since 1877. He represents the Quaker values of honesty and integrity.
3. Which tuna brand featured 'Charlie the Tuna' who wanted to be caught but was always told 'Sorry, Charlie'?
Answer: StarKist
Charlie the Tuna has been StarKist's mascot since 1961. Charlie always tried to prove he had good taste, but StarKist wanted tuna that tasted good, not tuna with good taste.
4. What was the name of the Campbell's Soup mascot kids with rosy cheeks and round faces?
Answer: Campbell Kids
The Campbell Kids, created by illustrator Grace Wiederseim in 1904, were round-faced, rosy-cheeked children that became one of the most beloved advertising icons in American history.
5. Which brand mascot was a friendly, chubby baker known as 'Poppin' Fresh' who giggled when poked?
Answer: The Pillsbury Doughboy
The Pillsbury Doughboy, officially named Poppin' Fresh, debuted in 1965. His trademark giggle and doughy body made him one of the most recognized mascots in food advertising.
Things you'll learn along the way
- Mrs. Butterworth's syrup has been sold in a bottle shaped like a matronly woman since 1961. The talking Mrs. Butterworth character in TV commercials was voiced warmly and invitingly.
- The Kool-Aid Man, originally called 'Pitcher Man,' debuted in 1975. He would dramatically crash through walls shouting 'Oh yeah!' to deliver Kool-Aid to thirsty kids.
- Ronald McDonald was introduced in 1963 and became one of the most recognizable brand characters in the world, second only to Santa Claus in terms of recognition among children.
Frequently asked questions
How long does Classic Food Mascots take?
Most players finish Classic Food Mascots 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 Mascots?
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