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These famous foods all have an iconic mascot — see if you can name them

These famous foods all have an iconic mascot — see if you can name them
Cheetos.Geri Lavrov/Contributor/Getty Images
  • Food brands employ mascots to make their products memorable.
  • Many of these characters have names that you may not have known.
  • Do you know Cap'n Crunch's full name?
  • What name is Bartholomew Richard Fitzgerald-Smythe better known by?

With endless choices lining every grocery store aisle, brands rely on mascots to make their products stand out. The characters' faces are instantly recognizable, but their full names are often fun bits of trivia.

See how many famous food mascots you can name.

Do you know the names of the three elves pictured on boxes of Rice Krispies?

Do you know the names of the three elves pictured on boxes of Rice Krispies?
Rice Krispies.      Roberto Machado Noa/LightRocket via Getty Images

The elves are named Snap, Crackle, and Pop.

What is the name of the cheetah who appears on bags of Cheetos?

What is the name of the cheetah who appears on bags of Cheetos?
Cheetos.      Geri Lavrov/Contributor/Getty Images

His name is Chester the Cheetah, and he can usually be seen wearing sunglasses and tennis shoes.

This Frosted Flakes mascot wears his name on his red bandana. What is it?

This Frosted Flakes mascot wears his name on his red bandana. What is it?
Frosted Flakes.      AP

His name is Tony the Tiger.

Who is the fish pictured on StarKist tuna cans?

Who is the fish pictured on StarKist tuna cans?
StarKist tuna.      Richard Levine/Corbis via Getty Images

The fish's name is Charlie the Tuna.

Who is the bee that appears on boxes of Honey Nut Cheerios?

Who is the bee that appears on boxes of Honey Nut Cheerios?
Honey Nut Cheerios.      Costco

The Honey Nut Cheerios mascot bee is named BuzzBee, or Buzz for short. He was named by 11-year-old Kristine Tong in a 2000 contest.

There was an actual Chef Boyardee upon whom the mascot is based. What was his full name?

There was an actual Chef Boyardee upon whom the mascot is based. What was his full name?
Chef Boyardee.      Darren Ornitz/File Photo/Reuters

Chef Hector Boiardi ran a restaurant called Il Giardino d'Italia known for its delicious pasta dishes.

What is the name of the mascot for Froot Loops cereal?

What is the name of the mascot for Froot Loops cereal?
Froot Loops.      Geri Lavrov/Contributor/Getty Images

Toucan Sam is the face of Froot Loops.

Many will recognize Colonel Sanders of Kentucky Fried Chicken. But do you know his first name?

Many will recognize Colonel Sanders of Kentucky Fried Chicken. But do you know his first name?
KFC.      Justin Sullivan/Getty

His full name is Colonel Harland Sanders.

Do you know the name of the leprechaun from Lucky Charms?

Do you know the name of the leprechaun from Lucky Charms?
Lucky Charms.      Roberto Machado Noa/LightRocket via Getty Images

The leprechaun is appropriately named Lucky.

The character known as the "Keebler elf" has a name. Do you know what it is?

The character known as the "Keebler elf" has a name. Do you know what it is?
Keebler cookies.      Sarah Schmalbruch / INSIDER

His name is Ernest J. Keebler, or "Ernie" for short.

What is Cap'n Crunch's full name?

What is Cap
A Captain Crunch cosplayer at New York City ComiCon in 2013.      Daniel Zuchnik/FilmMagic

His full name is Captain Horatio Magellan Crunch.

The Pillsbury Doughboy also has a name. What is it?

The Pillsbury Doughboy also has a name. What is it?
The Pillsbury Doughboy.      Stephanie Keith/Getty Images)

The doughboy's name is Poppin' Fresh.

Do you know Mr. Peanut's full name?

Do you know Mr. Peanut
Mr. Peanut.      Scott Roth/Invision/AP

Mr. Peanut's full name is Bartholomew Richard Fitzgerald-Smythe, Planters shared on Twitter.

Do you know the Hamburger Helper mascot's name?

Do you know the Hamburger Helper mascot
Hamburger Helper.      Kevin Schafer//Getty Images

The white glove mascot was originally named Helping Hand, but has come to be known as Lefty.

A friendly frog appears on boxes of Honey Smacks cereal. What's his name?

A friendly frog appears on boxes of Honey Smacks cereal. What
Honey Smacks.      Amazon

The frog's name is Dig 'Em. He was designed by artist James Mackey.

This fluffy rabbit appears on Nesquik products. What is his name?

This fluffy rabbit appears on Nesquik products. What is his name?
Nesquik.      AP

The rabbit's name is Quicky.

What is the name of Hawaiian Punch's mascot?

What is the name of Hawaiian Punch
Hawaiian Punch.      Amazon

The surfer's name is Punchy. He was created in 1961 and was known for doling out cartoonish punches.

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