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Your favorite food mascots definitely aren’t who you think they are. https://www.thedailymeal.com/eat/iconic-food-mascots

The most iconic food mascots of all time

Many of your favorite fast food and store-bought eats have a brand mascot, which is typically some sort of cartoon character or other fictional being, like a leprechaun, elf or talking hamburger. We

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Can you imagine a world without Tony the Tiger? @frosted_flakes almost used a newt as its mascot.
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We were today years old when we found out that @RealCapnCrunch has a first name. It’s Horatio, and you’ll never guess the name of his boat.
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The real Wendy of @Wendys wasn’t actually named Wendy.
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You know Snap, Crackle and Pop of @ricekrispies fame, but what about the forgotten fourth elf?
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The late, great @mrpeanut came to life in 1916, and the person who invented him only made $5.
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You didn’t hear this from us, but @KelloggsUS Toucan Sam had a beak job.
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Cool cat @ChesterCheetah wasn’t always the Cheetos mascot. His predecessor was a mouse.
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. @ChefBoyardee was a real guy named Hector Boiardi. He worked in New York’s Plaza Hotel before opening a place of his own.
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This silly rabbit has only ever eaten Trix twice because, ya know… they’re for kids.
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The @tacobell dog's name was Gidget.
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. @chuckEcheese has a wild origin story, and if you don’t know it, you’re in for the ride of your life.
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For the 411 on things you never knew you wanted to know about undeniably iconic food mascots, here’s the full list: https://www.thedailymeal.com/eat/iconic-food-mascots

The most iconic food mascots of all time

Many of your favorite fast food and store-bought eats have a brand mascot, which is typically some sort of cartoon character or other fictional being, like a leprechaun, elf or talking hamburger. We

https://www.thedailymeal.com/eat/iconic-food-mascots

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