Millennials Should Be Able to Match These Mascots to Their Brands. Can You?

By: Lauren Lubas
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Millennials Should Be Able to Match These Mascots to Their Brands. Can You?
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About This Quiz

No matter how old you are, you can probably think of at least one or two brand mascots that you saw on TV when you were a kid. The Pillsbury Dough Boy. The Noid. Mr. Clean. 

If you're a Millennial, you know that brands created mascots, and those mascots joined us for Saturday Morning Cartoons, ended up in our cereal boxes, and became our Happy Meal toys. Why was having a mascot so popular in the 80's and 90's? That's simple. A mascot is an excellent marketing tool that keeps an image (and even a slogan or song) in a child's head. 

Seeing the mascot on a box or a grocery store display was an exceptional marketing ploy that attracted children from all walks of life. The marketing was done so well that even twenty or thirty years later Millennials can spot them from a mile away. If we couldn't name them off the top of our heads, we can identify them and say, "Oh yeah! That guy!" then sing that mascot's slogan. 

If you think you know brand mascots, it's time to test your skills. Here are 40 mascots every millennial will know.  Can you tell us what brand they're attached to?

Pringles
Wiki Commons by S099001
His first name is Julius, his last name is the product he sells. What is his last name?
Shoe Strings
Pringles
Doritos
Cheetos
Correct Answer
Wrong Answer

The Pringles guy actually has a name: Julius Pringles. He's on the side of every canister, and made some interesting appearances in commercials.

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Nestle
Nestle / Roger Dunn via YouTube
Some remember him with a Q on his chest, others remember him with an N on his chest. What product did he represent?
Nestle Quik
Nesting Quails
Trix
Hidden Valley Ranch
Correct Answer
Wrong Answer

The Nesquik Bunny was once known as the Quik Bunny, but in 2003, the company rebranded, and so its mascot went with them.

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Fruit Loops
YouTube by Jake's Top 10
He liked to follow his nose. What was he trying to sell?
Captain Crunch
Lucky Charms
Boo Berry Cereal
Fruit Loops
Correct Answer
Wrong Answer

Toucan Sam was all about following your nose. Using the intense aroma of the cereal as a springboard, the marketing team on this one hit the nail on the head with this bird.

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Stays crunchy, even in milk Cap’n Crunch  Cap.n Crunch
Cap'n Crunch
That "C" stands for something. Can you remember what it is?
Captain Crunch
Captain Crunk
Captain Kix
Captain Chocolate
Correct Answer
Wrong Answer

Captain Crunch always fought off the Soggies in his commercials. It was a very successful campaign to get kids to buy a box of hard-edged cereal!

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Monopoly
n/a
Everyone thinks he has a monocle, but he never had one. What game did he represent?
Planters
Trouble
Monopoly
Mouse Trap
Correct Answer
Wrong Answer

His real name is Rich Uncle Pennybags, and he debuted in 1936. Most people know him as Mr. Monopoly or The Monopoly Guy.

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Take a Cheetos break Chester Cheetah  Cheetos
Cheetos
He doesn't think it's easy being cheesy, but what was he trying to sell you?
Cheetos
Doritos
Kraft Mac & Cheese
Velveeta Shells & Cheese
Correct Answer
Wrong Answer

Chester Cheetah was kind of a rebel. He was all about getting into trouble and having fun. Maybe because that's what Cheetos are all about?

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Snap! Crackle! Pop!  Rice Krispies
Rice Krispies
These three guys were all about making sure you got everything you needed. What did they try to sell you?
Keebler Cookies
Chips Ahoy
Rice Krispies
Chiquita Bananas
Correct Answer
Wrong Answer

Snap, Crackle, and Pop were lovable characters trying to sell you breakfast cereal. It was part of a complete breakfast, after all.

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M&M's
YouTube by Happy Meal Toys for Kids
They were dubbed the spokescandies of the millennium. What brand did they represent?
Snickers
Skittles
Reese's Pieces
M&M's
Correct Answer
Wrong Answer

The M&M's spokescandies that first arrived on the scene were red and yellow. They were "blatantly exploiting the millennium."

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Geico Gecko
Berkshire Hathaway
At the turn of the century, this little guy stole our hearts, and made us want to get lizards. What brand does this gecko represent?
Geico
Allstate
Farmers
Integrity
Correct Answer
Wrong Answer

The little lizard that stole our hearts with his Australian accent and informative statements debuted in 2000.

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Finger lickin’ good Colonel Sanders  KFC
KFC
His signature tie and soul patch can be seen from a mile away. He's the colonel. Of what, though?
Kansas Fried Cheese
Taco Bell
Pizza Hut
Kentucky Fried Chicken
Correct Answer
Wrong Answer

Colonel Sanders was the founder of KFC. He was meticulous and diligent in his standards. It's no wonder he was the mascot.

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hawaiian punch Punchy
Keurig Dr Pepper
He was pretty violent, but it was all in good PUN. What brand did Punchy represent?
Sunny Delight
Hawaiian Punch
Golden Lunch
Alaskan Punch
Correct Answer
Wrong Answer

Punchy like to ask people if they wanted a nice Hawaiian Punch before he socked them. No wonder he's not around anymore.

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SpaghettiOs
YouTube by Commercial Collections
This cartoon ring represented a brand that looked just like it. What was that brand?
Fruit by the Foot
Fruit Roll-Ups
Fruit Snacks
SpaghettiOs
Correct Answer
Wrong Answer

Mr. O tried to help children when they were bored. Because SpaghettiOs are all about fun ... and heartburn.

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california raisins
California Raisin Advisory Board
What were these guys trying to sell you with their Motown songs?
Beggin' Strips
Pledge
Snickers
Raisins
Correct Answer
Wrong Answer

The California Raisins were all the rage when it came to entertaining commercials. Eating the raisins, on the other hand, not so much.

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Have it your way Burger King’s King
Burger King
One of the scariest mascots ever, what brand did he represent?
McDonald's
Burger King
Wendy's
Sonic
Correct Answer
Wrong Answer

The Burger King was incredibly frightening. However, he embraced his terrifying nature, and the commercials were pretty self-aware, so it became pretty funny.

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Kellogg's Frosted Flakes
Kellogg Company / VintageTVCommercials via YouTube
What did this guy say was "Grrrrrreat!"?
Frosted Flakes
Honey Bunches of Oats
Apple Jacks
Cheerios
Correct Answer
Wrong Answer

Tony the Tiger has been the Kellog's Frosted Flakes mascot since 1951. Millennials will know him as the guy who was always in the game.

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Ronald McDonald
McDonalds
He's kind of creepy, but he's been around so long, we all know his name. What brand does he represent?
Burger King
McDonald's
Wendy's
A & W
Correct Answer
Wrong Answer

Ronald McDonald and all of his friends were so popular that they ended up in Happy Meals.

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Mrs. Butterworth's Syrup
YouTube by Mike L. Murphy
The product this mascot represented came in a package shaped like her. What product is it?
Little Debbie Chocolate Sauce
Mrs. Butterworth's Syrup
Sallie Mae Chocolates
Aunt Jemima's Syrup
Correct Answer
Wrong Answer

The Mrs. Butterworth's commercials of the 80's and 90's were a little creepy. But her syrup was heavenly.

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Ho, ho, ho Jolly Green Giant  Green Giant
Green Giant
Ho Ho Ho! Eat your veggies! What brand did this guy represent?
Santa Saltines
Coco Pebbles
Kix
Green Giant
Correct Answer
Wrong Answer

The Jolly Green Giant represented Green Giant vegetables. He even had a little friend named the Little Green Sprout.

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Pillsbury
Pillsbury Company / General Mills / Smucker / Robert Cass via YouTube
His actual name is Poppin' Fresh, but you might know him as the dough boy for what product?
King's Hawaiian Rolls
Pillsbury biscuits and rolls
Pizza Hut
Boo Berry Cereal
Correct Answer
Wrong Answer

When you poked his belly, he giggled. He was all over Saturday Morning Cartoons.

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Red Baron Pizza
YouTube by Tami Dunn
He represented something great. What product did this flyer represent?
Tombstone Pizza
Planters Peanuts
Red Baron Pizza
Pledge
Correct Answer
Wrong Answer

The Red Baron seduced ladies in ads, but when your mom brought the box home from the grocery store, you knew you were going to have a great dinner!

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Fruit of the loom logo
Fruit of the loom
These guys dressed up like fruit for some hilarious commercials ... for what products?
Gushers
Fruit By the Foot
Blow Pops
Fruit of the Loom
Correct Answer
Wrong Answer

Fruit of the Loom needed to find a way to make an impact in marketing, so they went the funny route with these guys.

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The Burger King Kids Club
YouTube by augustv123
Their names included Kid Vid, I/Q, Lingo, Jaws, Snaps, and Wheels. What club did they belong to?
The Mickey Mouse Club
The Ronald McDonald Club
The Burger King Kids Club
The Player's Club
Correct Answer
Wrong Answer

The Burger King Kids Club was all about inclusion. Little did they know their names were a bit insensitive.

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Golden Crisp Sugar Bear
YouTube by member berries
What can Sugar Bear never get enough of?
Cookie Crisp
Sparkle Crest
Golden Crisp
Honey Nut Cheerios
Correct Answer
Wrong Answer

Sugar Bear could find Golden Crisp cereal anywhere at any time. Granny Good Witch couldn't keep him away.

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Kraft Mac & Cheese Dinosaur
YouTube by crittersphere
What product was this yellow dinosaur a mascot for?
Velveeta Shells & Cheese
Hostess Twinkies
Kraft Macaroni & Cheese
Chiquita Bananas
Correct Answer
Wrong Answer

Cheesasaurus Rex was named in a contest in 2000. Millennials will recognize him as the Kraft Mac and Cheese dino.

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Trix
General Mills / Antifrodis via YouTube
He's silly, and rarely gets what he's looking for. What is he looking for?
Cinnamon Toast Crunch
Fruit By the Foot
Lucky charms
Trix
Correct Answer
Wrong Answer

The poor Trix Rabbit. Why didn't anyone share with him? He tried everything just to get a bowl of that cereal.

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Cinnamon Toast Crunch
YouTube by Leo Gonzalez
What cereal did the bakers love to eat?
Cookie Crisp
Count Chocula
Animal Crackers Cereal
Cinnamon Toast Crunch
Correct Answer
Wrong Answer

The three chefs from cinnamon toast crunch would always focus on the cereal more than their own cooking. It could be a disaster sometimes.

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Tootsie Pop
Tootsie Roll Industries / firedemon727 via YouTube
What did this mascot steal from the kid who asked him a question?
A Blow Pop
Blue Bell Ice Cream
An Astropop
A Tootsie Pop
Correct Answer
Wrong Answer

He straight up stole that kid's Tootsie Pop. Mr. Owl was a savage. It only takes three licks though.

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Fruit Snacks Berry Bears
YouTube by marce710
What brand did the Berry Bears try to sell you?
Fruit Snacks
Fruit by the Foot
Bubbletape
Sparkle Crest
Correct Answer
Wrong Answer

The Berry Bears were just afraid of children as the children were of them. Their sister product was Shark Bites

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Chef Boyardee Sir Chomps-A-Lot
YouTube by GeorgeVHS
This one is a little deep. His name is Sir Chomps-A-Lot. What was he chomping?
Campbell's
Kraft Mac & Cheese
Hamburger Helper
Chef Boyardee
Correct Answer
Wrong Answer

He didn't last too long, but the brand needed a cartoon to attract more children.

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Hamburger Helper
David Preece via youtube
You might want to give him a high five, but what was he trying to sell you?
Hamburger Helper
Pizza Hut
Taco Bell
Pillsbury Biscuits
Correct Answer
Wrong Answer

The Hamburger Helper Helping Hand originated in the 70's, but Millennials will recognize him for the work he did in the 90's.

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Lego Zack
YouTube by Retrontario
His name was Zack, and he was a maniac for what brand?
Lego
K'Nex
Play Dough
Nintendo
Correct Answer
Wrong Answer

Zack the Lego Maniac was all about building the most intricate Lego constructions. Sadly, when you bought Legos, the maniac was not included.

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I’m coo-coo for Cocoa Puffs! Sonny the Cuckoo Bird  Cocoa Puffs
Cocoa Puffs
Sonny was all about getting crazy for what product?
Alpha-Bits
Kix
Fruit Loops
Cocoa Puffs
Correct Answer
Wrong Answer

Sonny, was all about getting crazy over chocolate. He was coo coo for Cocoa Puffs.

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Aflac (Aflac Duck)
Youtube via Ledger Inquirer
No... he wasn't named the guy who plays batman. What brand does this duck represent?
Geico
Farmers
AFLAC
State Farm
Correct Answer
Wrong Answer

If you were injured, you may have seen this little guy roaming around, giving you financial solutions.

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Honey Nut Cheerios
General Mills / ScribasDotCom via YouTube
This guy was taken off of his box to promote pollinator awareness. What does he represent?
Honey Nut Cheerios
Apple Jacks
Honey Bunches of Oats
Nut 'n' Honey
Correct Answer
Wrong Answer

BuzzBee evolved a little over the years. However, he didn't have a name until 2000.

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Cookie Crisp
YouTube by haikarate4
He's the Cookie Crook. What was he trying to sell?
Cookie Crisp
Chips Ahoy
Oreos
Dunkaroos
Correct Answer
Wrong Answer

The Cookie Crook was always called out by his pet who loved to howl "Cowooooo" kie crisp. And he always got caught.

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mr. peanut
Planters
His cane and monocle can be seen from a mile away. What brand does Mr. Peanut work for?
Boston Beans
Planters
Jiff
Skippy
Correct Answer
Wrong Answer

Debuting in 1916, Mr. Peanut's design hasn't changed much over the last 100+ years. His formal dress is a little much for a nut, wouldn't you say?

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Keebler
Keebler / United Biscuits / ewjxn via YouTube
These guys had kids looking in trees for what?
Skittles
Snickers
Keebler Cookies
Trix
Correct Answer
Wrong Answer

The Keebler Elves have been around for quite some time. They were so popular that many generations can recognize them.

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kool aid man
Kraft Foods
It was so cool when this guy smashed through walls. What did he deliver the kids in his commercials?
Cherry Pepsi
Cherry Coke
Cinnamon Toast Crunch
Kool-Aid
Correct Answer
Wrong Answer

The Kool-Aid Man was so intense, but so awesome. When kids were bored, he'd bust in, break stuff, and give them pure liquid sugar.

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Crest Sparkle
YouTube by GeorgeVHS
These guys were all about jamming out while you brushed your teeth. What brand did they represent?
Crest Sparkle
Aim
Arm and Hammer
Colgate
Correct Answer
Wrong Answer

The Crest Sparkles loved singing rock songs while teaching kids how to brush their teeth. They always use way too much toothpaste in the commercials.

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Mr. Clean
Youtube via The Ad Show
His shiny bald head mirrored the sparkle he made on floors. His name is his brand. Who is he?
Mr. Muscle
Mr. Know
Mr. Wax
Mr. Clean
Correct Answer
Wrong Answer

Mr. Clean has been a brand name since 1958. Not much has changed in his design or style.

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