In 1952, the Kellogg company held a promotional competition to see who would become the mascot for their cereal, Sugar Frosted Flakes. Apart from Tony the Tiger, there were also Katy the Kangaroo, Elmo the Elephant, and Newt the Gnu. Tony won.
Eventually they dropped the “Sugar” from the front of their cereal’s name and called it Kellogg’s Frosted Flakes instead.
Tony the Tiger was voiced for decades by Thurl Ravenscroft, whose other big claim to fame was singing “You’re a Mean One, Mr. Grinch” in the Dr. Seuss special.
In 1952, Tony the Tiger won a popularity contest against three other characters — Katy the Kangaroo, Elmo the Elephant, and Newt the Gnu — to become the new Frosted Flakes mascot.
Yakety Sax 8 months ago
HAHA-HA!
Algolei I 8 months ago
In 1952, the Kellogg company held a promotional competition to see who would become the mascot for their cereal, Sugar Frosted Flakes. Apart from Tony the Tiger, there were also Katy the Kangaroo, Elmo the Elephant, and Newt the Gnu. Tony won.
Eventually they dropped the “Sugar” from the front of their cereal’s name and called it Kellogg’s Frosted Flakes instead.
Russell Sketchley Premium Member 8 months ago
Tony the Tiger was voiced for decades by Thurl Ravenscroft, whose other big claim to fame was singing “You’re a Mean One, Mr. Grinch” in the Dr. Seuss special.
Eric Klein 8 months ago
In 1952, Tony the Tiger won a popularity contest against three other characters — Katy the Kangaroo, Elmo the Elephant, and Newt the Gnu — to become the new Frosted Flakes mascot.
ChessPirate 8 months ago
Because the Sugar puts a “Tiger in your Tank”? ☺
snowedin, now known as Missy's mom 8 months ago
That Eddie! He’s far smarter than his brother!
Mike Baldwin creator 8 months ago
Both are GGGGGRRRREATTT!
cuzinron47 8 months ago
Because everybody knows tigers know best.
Teto85 Premium Member 8 months ago
https://www.youtube.coM/watch?v=rxRpZVA9QP4