Can You Match These Vintage Mascots to the Brands They Represented?

What's a brand without an iconic mascot? Most of these brands have been around for many decades, so it takes a real pro to ace this quiz. Are you a marketing and branding wizard or do you live under a rock? The only way you'll know is by taking this vintage mascot quiz...

This woman is associated with which brand?

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Dik Browne created Chiquita Banana in 1944. She can be found on the label of every Chiquita Banana.

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Dik Browne created Chiquita Banana in 1944. She can be found on the label of every Chiquita Banana.

What brand did this trio represent?

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Snap, Crackle, and Pop were the faces of Kellogg's Rice Krispies starting back in the 1930s. Their names were derived from the sound the cereal made once milk was added. 

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Snap, Crackle, and Pop were the faces of Kellogg's Rice Krispies starting back in the 1930s. Their names were derived from the sound the cereal made once milk was added. 

This cool cat is the mascot for what brand?

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Chester cheetah is the face of the Cheetos brand, first appearing in 1986.

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Chester cheetah is the face of the Cheetos brand, first appearing in 1986.

This mascot represents what burger joint?

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Big Boy was founded back in 1936 in California. Their mascot, a boy in checkered overalls, hoists a double cheeseburger overhead. 

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Big Boy was founded back in 1936 in California. Their mascot, a boy in checkered overalls, hoists a double cheeseburger overhead. 

This smiling woman is the mascot for what fruit brand?

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This smiling woman has been the face of Sun-Maid since 1916.

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This smiling woman has been the face of Sun-Maid since 1916.

What brand did this man represent?

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Harland Sanders was Kentucky colonel for KFC beginning in 1950. Even after his passing in 1980, he remained the face of the fried chicken chain.

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Harland Sanders was Kentucky colonel for KFC beginning in 1950. Even after his passing in 1980, he remained the face of the fried chicken chain.

What brand does this sea creature represent?

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Charlie the Tuna is the brand mascot for StarKist tuna. He was introduced in 1961 and then returned in 1999. 

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Charlie the Tuna is the brand mascot for StarKist tuna. He was introduced in 1961 and then returned in 1999. 

This mouse represents what favorite children's brand?

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Chuck E. Cheese appeared in 1977 and up until 1992 he was a rat, however, ever since then, he's been depicted as a mouse. 

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Chuck E. Cheese appeared in 1977 and up until 1992 he was a rat, however, ever since then, he's been depicted as a mouse. 

What brand does this smiling cow represent?

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Elsie the Cow debuted back in 1936 representing Borden Dairy Company. The company folded in the '90s but her character was salvaged with the company's successor, Eagle Family Foods Group LLC.

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Elsie the Cow debuted back in 1936 representing Borden Dairy Company. The company folded in the '90s but her character was salvaged with the company's successor, Eagle Family Foods Group LLC.

This clown is associated with which fast-food chain?

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Ronald McDonald was first introduced as the McDonald's mascot in 1963. Fun fact: in Japan, he's known as Donald McDonald.

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Ronald McDonald was first introduced as the McDonald's mascot in 1963. Fun fact: in Japan, he's known as Donald McDonald.

What beloved cereal brand does this bird represent?

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Toucan Sam is the mascot for Froot Loops! He was introduced in 1963. Fun fact: even though Froot Loops come in a variety of colors, they are all the same flavor.

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Toucan Sam is the mascot for Froot Loops! He was introduced in 1963. Fun fact: even though Froot Loops come in a variety of colors, they are all the same flavor.

This rabbit is the mascot for what cereal?

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This silly rabbit was always after some Trix cereal! He first appeared in 1959.

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This silly rabbit was always after some Trix cereal! He first appeared in 1959.

What brand does this green and white mascot represent?

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The mermaid is the brand mascot of Starbucks, the largest chain of coffee shops in the world. 

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The mermaid is the brand mascot of Starbucks, the largest chain of coffee shops in the world. 

What brand does this bunny represent?

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This bunny has been the mascot for everyone's favorite chocolatey drink, Nesquik, since 1973.

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This bunny has been the mascot for everyone's favorite chocolatey drink, Nesquik, since 1973.

What brand do these colorful characters represent?

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These mascots represent M&M's, of course. As the color variety increased, so did the number of mascots. M&M's are the official candy of NASCAR and are known for having a pretty hilarious commercial each year around the holiday season.

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These mascots represent M&M's, of course. As the color variety increased, so did the number of mascots. M&M's are the official candy of NASCAR and are known for having a pretty hilarious commercial each year around the holiday season.

This polar bear is the mascot for what frozen drink brand?

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This bear represents Icee! Fun fact: a Dairy Queen owner invented this frozen drink. The bear mascot has been around for over 50 years. 

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This bear represents Icee! Fun fact: a Dairy Queen owner invented this frozen drink. The bear mascot has been around for over 50 years. 

This mascot represents what cereal brand?

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Lucky the Leprechaun has been the mascot for Lucky Charms since it was first introduced in 1964. 

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Lucky the Leprechaun has been the mascot for Lucky Charms since it was first introduced in 1964. 

This talking pitcher is the brand mascot for what drink company?

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The Kool-Aid man is a bit of an obnoxious mascot. His signature move is to burst through a wall and shout "Oh, Yeah!"

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The Kool-Aid man is a bit of an obnoxious mascot. His signature move is to burst through a wall and shout "Oh, Yeah!"

This young lady represents what delicious brand?

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This young lady represents Little Debbie. She was named after the grandchild of the company's founders. Today, the real Debbie is the executive VP of the snack company.

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This young lady represents Little Debbie. She was named after the grandchild of the company's founders. Today, the real Debbie is the executive VP of the snack company.

What brand does this top-hat clad peanut represent?

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Mr. Peanut is the mascot for Planters nuts. He first appeared in 1916 after the company hosted a mascot design contest.

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Mr. Peanut is the mascot for Planters nuts. He first appeared in 1916 after the company hosted a mascot design contest.

What gaming brand does this hedgehog represent?

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Sonic the Hedgehog has been the mascot of Sega since the video game developer launched in 1991.

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Sonic the Hedgehog has been the mascot of Sega since the video game developer launched in 1991.

What cleaning brand does this man represent?

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This bald, strong man has been the face of Mr. Clean since 1958. It became the top-selling cleaning product brand after just one year on the market after their manly mascot was introduced to the world.

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This bald, strong man has been the face of Mr. Clean since 1958. It became the top-selling cleaning product brand after just one year on the market after their manly mascot was introduced to the world.

This mustached-man is associated with what brand?

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Mario first appeared in an arcade game in 1981, but Nintendo was founded nearly a decade prior in 1889 as a playing card company. In 1983 they released their Nintendo Entertainment System and helped revitalize the gaming market. 

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Mario first appeared in an arcade game in 1981, but Nintendo was founded nearly a decade prior in 1889 as a playing card company. In 1983 they released their Nintendo Entertainment System and helped revitalize the gaming market. 

This smart-looking stork is the mascot for what pickle brand?

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Vlasic was founded in 1942 by an immigrant from Bosnia. Their mascot, the stork, talks like Groucho Marx and holds pickles like cigars.

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Vlasic was founded in 1942 by an immigrant from Bosnia. Their mascot, the stork, talks like Groucho Marx and holds pickles like cigars.

What brand does this little man represent?

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Ernie the Elf has been the mascot of the Keebler cookie brand since 1968.

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Ernie the Elf has been the mascot of the Keebler cookie brand since 1968.

This friendly tiger is the mascot for what cereal brand?

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Tony the Tiger has been the face of Frosted Flakes since it first debuted back in 1952. And we can't forget his famous tagline, "They're great!" 

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Tony the Tiger has been the face of Frosted Flakes since it first debuted back in 1952. And we can't forget his famous tagline, "They're great!" 

This leafy green character represents what brand?

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This larger-than-life mascot is the face of the brand Green Giant. He first appeared in 1954 representing the brand of canned and frozen vegetables.

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This larger-than-life mascot is the face of the brand Green Giant. He first appeared in 1954 representing the brand of canned and frozen vegetables.

What company does this baby represent?

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The famous infant is the iconic face of Gerber. While the brand has featured many infants in their ad campaigns, the most well-known face is that of five-month-old Ann Turner Cook.

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The famous infant is the iconic face of Gerber. While the brand has featured many infants in their ad campaigns, the most well-known face is that of five-month-old Ann Turner Cook.

What brand does this happy character represent?

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This smiling face is known as the Doughboy, Pillsbury's happy little mascot. In commercials, he always giggles when someone pokes his belly.

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This smiling face is known as the Doughboy, Pillsbury's happy little mascot. In commercials, he always giggles when someone pokes his belly.

What battery brand does this bunny represent?

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This cool pink bunny is the mascot for Energizer. He's seen playing the drum and rocking a pair of black shades. 

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This cool pink bunny is the mascot for Energizer. He's seen playing the drum and rocking a pair of black shades. 

What cereal does this wolf represent?

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Chip the Wolf is the face of Cookie Crisp cereal, but he wasn't the original mascot for the brand. The brand has had around 4 other mascots prior to Chip.

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Chip the Wolf is the face of Cookie Crisp cereal, but he wasn't the original mascot for the brand. The brand has had around 4 other mascots prior to Chip.

What pizza brand does this man represent?

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If the toga wasn't a giveaway, maybe you know him by his tagline "Pizza! Pizza!" This is the mascot for Little Caesar's, of course.

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If the toga wasn't a giveaway, maybe you know him by his tagline "Pizza! Pizza!" This is the mascot for Little Caesar's, of course.

What cleaning brand does this little character represent?

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This blue soap bubble with bristles first appeared in 1972 for Scrubbing Bubbles brand. 

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This blue soap bubble with bristles first appeared in 1972 for Scrubbing Bubbles brand. 

What brand does this youngster represent?

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Speedy was introduced as the mascot of Alka-Seltzer back in 1951. He was originally named Sparky but was renamed Speedy as a way to emphasize their "fast relief."

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Speedy was introduced as the mascot of Alka-Seltzer back in 1951. He was originally named Sparky but was renamed Speedy as a way to emphasize their "fast relief."

This golden bear is the face of what candy company?

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This yellow bear with the red bowtie is the face of Haribo, most well-known for creating gummy bears. Haribo is an acronym for the founder, Hans Riegel Sr. from Bonn, Germany.

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This yellow bear with the red bowtie is the face of Haribo, most well-known for creating gummy bears. Haribo is an acronym for the founder, Hans Riegel Sr. from Bonn, Germany.

This bird goes cuckoo for what cereal brand?

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Sonny the cuckoo bird was introduced in 1962 as the mascot for Cocoa Puffs. The cereal itself is small rice and corn puffs flavored with Hershey's cocoa powder. 

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Sonny the cuckoo bird was introduced in 1962 as the mascot for Cocoa Puffs. The cereal itself is small rice and corn puffs flavored with Hershey's cocoa powder. 

What breakfast brand is this woman associated with?

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Mrs. Butterworth's, the brand behind the syrup and pancake mixes, has had this woman as their mascot dating back to 1961.

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Mrs. Butterworth's, the brand behind the syrup and pancake mixes, has had this woman as their mascot dating back to 1961.

This honey bee represents what cereal brand?

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Buzz Bee is the mascot for Honey Nut Cheerios. The brand held a contest in 2000 to name him and a fifth-grader from Texas suggested the name Buzz Bee.

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Buzz Bee is the mascot for Honey Nut Cheerios. The brand held a contest in 2000 to name him and a fifth-grader from Texas suggested the name Buzz Bee.

What brand of cheese does this cow represent?

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The Laughing Cow has this red smiling cow as their brand mascot. Their most famous product is a wedge of spreadable cheese. 

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The Laughing Cow has this red smiling cow as their brand mascot. Their most famous product is a wedge of spreadable cheese. 

What brand does this bear represent?

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Osito the baking bear, represents the largest bakery company in the US, Bimbo Bakeries USA. 

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Osito the baking bear, represents the largest bakery company in the US, Bimbo Bakeries USA. 

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