25. Peter Pan Peanut Butter
Though a mascot for the brand since 1928, J.M. Barrie’s resident Never Land imp was officially turned into Disney’s illustrated version in 2007. No other peanut butter can kill Captain Hook, I’ll clue ya!
24. Chiquita Banana’s Miss Chiquita
In the 1980s, the traditional Banana character from the Chiquita products was fortunately changed into a woman character. Thank you Carmen Miranda. I agree with the change, as she is far more attractive this way.
23. Kraft Macaroni and Cheese Dinosaur (Cheesasaurus Rex)
Yeah, that’s his name according to a contest offered up by Kraft back in 2000. Pretty moronic, but I guess you’ll never forget it. This innocent T-Rex has been shilling Kraft Dinner for almost ten years.
22. Otter Pops
If you were a child who, presumably, wasn’t shackled in a basement somewhere, you know what Otter Pops are: Sir Isaac Lime, Little Orphan Orange… yeah, you remember.
21. Captain Cupcake
Hostess’ first foray into advertising history is actually the second one the company released. This guy was all over the Cupcake containers for years.
Sorry, no Captain Cupcake ads, but this one’s pretty funny.
Another of the Hostess master mascots that dominated the store shelves and TV commercials during your favorite Saturday morning toons.
19. Twinkie the Kid
The final entry in the Hostess Trifecta is the original spongy hero, Twinkie the Kid. Now there’s a yellow cartoon fella I’d love see get his own show.
Basically anthropomorphized versions of the teeny, tiny, crunchy candies themselves, the cute little guys have been gracing the boxes and packaging of Nerds since 1983. Almost always there are two distinct flavors in every box.
Since 1904, these freakish elfin tykes have been either on the Campbell’s products themselves, or else collected by rabid fans. Guess what? I still have a Campbell’s Kids Thermos, so there!
Her name was Lorraine Collett Petersen, and in 1916 she and her smiling face began gracing the packages of Sun-Maid raisins. She’s kinda still hot for a 93-year old.
15. Chips Ahoy Cookie Guys (Lenny, Larry, and Cory… seriously)
By far one of the most consistently irritating stop-motion ads of recent memory are the singing, happy-go-lucky cookie mascots for Chips Ahoy. Somebody eat these guys, will ya?
14. Frito Bandito
From 1967 till 1971, Bugs Bunny-voice actor, Mel Blanc, supplied the vocals for a tortilla chip-loving Mexican bandit. The ad was banned in quite a few markets. I suppose Frito-Lay could have done worse…
13. Mr. Salty
What’s more cute and bizarre at the same time than a guy made out of pretzel sticks who wears a sailor suit? Nothing, that’s what. I bet he’s crunchy, too.
12. Hamburger Helper Helping Hand
Ever since he began making his south-paw appearance on Hamburger Helper boxes in 1971, this talking and moving white glove has been the star of the commercial.
11. Charlie the Tuna
In 1961, the StarKist tuna company gave the world a mascot we could feel good about consuming right on the package. Thanks, guys!
10. The M & M’s
Ah, good old Red and Yellow. One, pissy and snarky, the other, slightly sardonic and melancholy. But these two are your candy spokes-folks, people. Enjoy their candy shells.
Since 1986, these animated raisins have struck purple gold with their Rhythm and Blues style and hit song, “I Heard it Through the Grapevine.”
Thanks to, and I’m serious here, Vlasic Pickle company merging the baby-delivery Stork figure with the idea of a pregnant woman’s love for the brined cucumber, we got this mascot in 1968.
Nothing makes me want to eat pancakes more than knowing I get to squirt syrup all over ‘em from the skull of a matronly lady-shaped dispenser. Delicious. And screw Aunt Jemima.
6. Mr. Owl
How Many licks does it take? Well, no matter how many times I’ve seen this commercial, Mr. Owl can not seem to get past three. Me? Two at the most. Yep, it’s 1971 and it’s the best candy ad of all time.
5. Mr. Peanut
He’s the delicious and fully anthropomorphic (love that word) nut who lives his days promoting the goodness of Planter’s. Mmm… Nutty!
“Oh, you never would believe where those Keebler Cookies come from…” Thank goodness in 1968 that supremely annoying jingle was invented right along with the little elves in their Hollow Tree, cuz those sweet treats are something!
Cheetos are a delicious snack. Chester Cheetah is an overtly hip poser who always get’s his while attempting to rob folks of their delicious Cheetos. Stupid cat.
He’s huge, he’s 81-years old, and he’s green from head to toe… yeah, all of him. Ho Ho Ho, green peas, indeed! We have no words about “Sprout”.
1. The Pillsbury Doughboy (Poppin’ Fresh)
Since 1965, the little, white, ticklish dough-blob has been giggling his way into our hearts, and, cruelly, our ovens. Boy but he’s tasty.
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