Classic Food Mascots
Instructions: From Tony the Tiger to the Jolly Green Giant, how many beloved food mascots do you remember?
- 1.
Which cereal mascot has been saying 'They're Gr-r-reat!' since 1952?
AToucan SamBTony the TigerCSugar BearDCap'n Crunch - 2.
What food brand featured a smiling Quaker man on its packaging since the 1870s?
ACream of WheatBMalt-O-MealCQuaker OatsDRalston - 3.
Which tuna brand featured 'Charlie the Tuna' who wanted to be caught but was always told 'Sorry, Charlie'?
AVan Camp'sBChicken of the SeaCBumble BeeDStarKist - 4.
What was the name of the Campbell's Soup mascot kids with rosy cheeks and round faces?
ASouper KidsBSoup KidsCCampbell KidsDLittle Chefs - 5.
Which brand mascot was a friendly, chubby baker known as 'Poppin' Fresh' who giggled when poked?
AChef BoyardeeBBetty Crocker's BakerCLittle DebbieDThe Pillsbury Doughboy - 6.
What brand featured a woman shaped like a syrup bottle who spoke in a warm, motherly voice?
AAunt JemimaBMrs. Butterworth'sCVermont MaidDLog Cabin - 7.
What was the name of the Kool-Aid mascot, a large anthropomorphic pitcher who burst through walls?
AKool-Aid KidBThe Kool-Aid ManCKool-Aid PeteDMr. Kool - 8.
Which fast food chain's mascot was a clown with red hair, a yellow jumpsuit, and big red shoes?
AJack in the BoxBWendy'sCBurger KingDMcDonald's - 9.
What snack brand featured a mustachioed man named Julius Pringles on every can?
ALay'sBWiseCRufflesDPringles - 10.
What Borden dairy brand mascot was a friendly cow wearing a daisy chain necklace?
ABessieBClarabelleCDaisyDElsie - 11.
Which brand's mascot was a little girl in a straw hat carrying a basket of baked goods?
AEntenmann'sBSara LeeCLittle DebbieDBetty Crocker - 12.
What animated food mascot would follow his nose to find Froot Loops cereal?
ACornelius the RoosterBThe Trix RabbitCLucky the LeprechaunDToucan Sam - 13.
Which brand mascot was a Native American maiden who appeared on butter packaging?
ALand O'LakesBBreakstone'sCChallenge ButterDDarigold - 14.
What was the name of the muscular sailor mascot who gained strength from eating canned spinach?
APopeyeBMuscle ManCSailor SamDCaptain Spinach - 15.
Which condiment brand featured a slow-pouring ketchup with the advertising tagline 'Anticipation'?
AFrench'sBHunt'sCDel MonteDHeinz
Answer Key
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
The Pringles mascot, with his distinctive mustache and bow tie, has been on every can since the product launched in 1968. The character was known as Julius Pringles.
Elsie the Cow became Borden's mascot in 1936 and was one of the most beloved brand characters in America, appearing on milk cartons, ice cream, and other dairy products.
Little Debbie, the mascot of McKee Foods' snack cake line, was based on founder O.D. McKee's granddaughter Debbie. Her image in a straw hat has been on packages since 1960.
Toucan Sam, with his colorful beak, has been the mascot of Froot Loops since 1963. His catchphrase was 'Follow my nose! It always knows!' as he sniffed out the fruity cereal.
Land O'Lakes butter featured a Native American woman (Mia) on its packaging from 1928 until 2020 when the image was retired. She was one of the longest-running brand mascots.
Popeye the Sailor Man was used to promote spinach and was closely associated with canned spinach brands. His popularity actually increased spinach consumption by 33% in the 1930s.
Heinz Ketchup used the Carly Simon song 'Anticipation' in their famous 1970s commercials, showing ketchup slowly pouring from the glass bottle to demonstrate its thick quality.