You’ve got to ask yourself, at this point, what do elephants have to do with chocolate? Coco was a pink elephant, slyly hinting at Cocoa Krispies’ almost elixer-like ability to cure DTs in recovering alcoholics. For the first time ever, paleoanthropologists did not have to lie about what they did for a living. The cereal was introduced in the United States in 1958. Kind of makes me wonder if the monkeys aren’t the ones inventing these ad campaigns…. Instead, Kellogg's sells a variant called Rice Krispies Cocoa, which is simply Rice Krispies with a light chocolate flavor. Coco spent ten years outsmarting his enemies to really bad calypso music. In 1982, ironically, Tusk was replaced by Aryan activists Snap, Crackle and Pop (Foster Wells, Jeremy Wells and George Straub were their real names). Get the best deals on cocoa krispies when you shop the largest online selection at eBay.com. Cereal Wiki is a FANDOM Lifestyle Community. [2] The advertising campaign for the poll featured newsreader Alastair Burnet and Screaming Lord Sutch as the returning officer in a town hall election setting. ( Log Out /  The cereal also had a recipe transformation to add more vitamins and minerals, in order to focus the product into a "health is fun" type of communication. In those countries where the cereal is known as "Choco Krispis," an elephant is the mascot. For you to be branded a racist during this era, you would have to have been pushing groups of minority peoples directly into incinerators. In 2001, Snap, Crackle, and Pop returned and they have remained the product's mascots to date. :)) if with jam – it’s almost like a candy , My favorite is oatmeal with brown sugar, walnuts and cream. Cocoa Krispies - 1977. I had to stop eating it because my pancreas threatened to find its way out of my body while I slept if I didn’t…. While the American Krispies are light and more in the pinkish-brown category, the Choco Krispis are smaller and narrower with a … There have been a few mascot changes since including an elephant, Snagglepuss, a caveman, and eventually Snap, Crackle, and Pop in the early 1980s to today. 0 bids. Kellogs (the company behind Rice Krispies) achieved that feat by manipulating the moisture in the cereal and dividing that specific process into two phases. It’s a shame that, after sixty years, the best they can do is borrow two of the Rice Krispies mascots and a Pop look-alike. Oct 23, 2017 - Explore Roony Kanga's board "Cocoa Krispies" on Pinterest. Rice Krispies. This Kellogg's Cocoa Krispies cereal box is from 1977. 80's Ads: Kellogg's Cocoa Krispies Cereal 1986. This colorful menagerie consisted of Tony, Katy the Kangaroo, Elmo the Elephant, and Newt the Gnu. Today, most people know Tony the Tiger as the mascot for Frosted Flakes, but when he debuted in 1952 he was only one of four potential Frosted Flakes spokes-animals. C $127.71. The Catholic church refuses to acknowledge that Cocoa Krispies are a miracle probably because it would mean sainthood for one or more of its inventors… and, I have it on good authority that at least one of them is a Methodist. No cereal can resist jumping on a band wagon like that. Cocoa Krispies first appeared in the United States in 1958, represented by a monkey named Jose. In 1963, the Hanna-Barbera character Snagglepuss took over as the mascot. See more ideas about rice krispies, kelloggs rice krispies, halloween rice krispies. Later in the 1960s, the name was changed to Cocoa Krispies but subsequently reverted to Coco Pops. Roll small balls (1-1.5″ in diameter) in hands and chill in refridgerator at least 1 hour. Kellogg's has released variations of Cocoa Krispies such as Cocoa Kris pies Cereal Straws, Cocoa Kris pies Choconilla, and Chocos. $15.00 In six years, no cave man sold more cereal than he did… but, Ogg also had to go, probably due to pressure from creationists…. Coco is still present on the box of the cereal and at the end of the advertisement but is no longer the featured character. You know the fifties: That’s when Amos and Andy were a weekly television show along with the Lone Ranger which featured the dumbest most indecisive American Indian on the face of the Earth. Change ), You are commenting using your Twitter account. About This Image: Title: Tusk The Elephant Box Submitted by jeffrey on 11/17/2010 Comment from submitter: From Kellogg's, a one-ounce box of Cocoa Krispies cereal featuring the glasses-wearing Tusk the Elephant. From United States +C $28.10 shipping. You can use them to display text, links, images, HTML, or a combination of these. Rice Krispies. In 1963, the Hanna-Barbera character Snagglepuss took over as the mascot. In 2001, Snap Crackle and Click became the spokes-things for the cereal while Pop was drying out on a Montana ranch. Cocoa Puffs. Simmo also starred in an advert for the company in 1986, alongside a female companion who only appeared once named "Heap", a cartoon hippopotamus.[4]. He was reportedly replaced by Coco the Elephant in 1960 when Mexican-Americans complained about the ethnic stereotype. KELLOGG'S All Bran Buds fiber cereal box 1980s Leo Burnett (2) photo negative. Golden Grahams. In February 1998, the British arm of Kellogg's renamed the brand in the country Choco Krispies, but sales quickly declined, and in the spring of 1999, telephone and internet poll with over one million voters found that 92% of voters wanted the name changed back to Coco Pops. The cereal was available in Canada for a time but was discontinued at some point in the early 1990s. Because ad-men all about originality, they quickly created a new mascot called “Coco the Monkey”. Froot Loops, 1965: “Follow my nose! Hope you enjoy and as always thanks for watching. See more ideas about cocoa krispies, cocoa, kelloggs. But, Tusk, the tiny elephant sang his way into our hearts and partway into our large intestines. Jenny and Oliver during her piano practicing lessons. Recently, he has been called "Commando Melvin," due to commercials featuring him as a space-faring fighter and adventurer, although this is due to a misunderstanding, as Commando Melvin refers exclusively to the organization featured in the commercials, whose purpose is to defend the "forti calcio plus", a supposed ingredient in the cereal from aliens or other such villains. Try it before it's gone! At this point, with the movie One Million Years BC and the series It’s About Time, it was clear that the country was in the throes of “cavemania”. The problem came when they dressed him like Harry Belafonte. Later in the 1960s, Sweep (a dog hand puppet from the popular children's television program The Sooty Show) became the mascot for Coco Pops. This colorful menagerie consisted of Tony, Katy the Kangaroo, Elmo the Elephant, and Newt … And, best of all, it is infused with chocolate. $35.00 + $4.50 shipping . $250.00. Fiona Onasanya writes to cereal giant about monkey mascot and ‘three white boys’ on the Rice Krispies box In those countries where the cereal is known as "Choco Krispies," An elephant is the mascot. Sadly, this was not to last. Edit them in the Widget section of the, The Venial Degradation of the Cocoa Krispies Mascots, Potatoes, and the Promise of More Potatoes. The first phase is to use the partially dried gra… [1] Several spin-off cereals using the "Coco Pops" name, such as Caramel Flavoured Coco Pops, Coco Pops Crunchers, Coco Chex, Coco Rocks, Coco Pops Straws, Coco Pops Moon & Stars, Coco Pops Choc-N-Roll, and Coco Pops Croc Prints (shaped like Crafty Croc's feet) have also been released by Kellogg's in some countries. Cocoa Puffs. In 1986, Kelloggs named the elephant "Melvin". And, in this spirit “Ogg” was invented. Kellogg's Cocoa Krispies and Variations Kellogg's Cocoa Pops (UK) Kellogg's Marshmallow Krispies Kellogg's Rice Krispies Treats Cereal ... Elmo the Elephant, and Newt the Gnu all represented Kellogg's Sugar Frosted Flakes when the cereal was first introduced. Thus, Kellogg's reverted to the original name in May 1999. Sadly, this was not to last. Coco the Elephant replaced Jose in 1960, after executives nixed the fat guy in black face and the Japanese guy with a huge overbite and wearing a coolie hat. Chocos were introduced in some countries as Coco Pops Mega Munchers. Mom and Dad just said I could keep him." Cocoa Krispies first appeared in the United States in 1958, represented by a monkey named Jose. He was reportedly replaced by Coco the Elephant in 1960 when Mexican-Americans complained about the ethnic stereotype. In July 2014, in Mexico, due to concerns about the sugary and caloric contents of the cereal and the relation kids made with the friendly mascot, Melvin the elephant had a physical transformation from a traditional elephant body to an athletic body, resembling a strong teenager while keeping the head of the mascot. $29.99 + $4.50 shipping . …to be replaced by Tusk the Elephant. This chocolate version of Rice Krispies cereal is still popular today. In 2006, the name was changed back to Cocoa Kris pies. In 1963, Coco the Monkey was introduced, and he remains the mascot in those countries where the cereal is known as Coco Pops, Choco Krispies, and Choco Pops. Cocoa Krispies (known as Choco Krispis, Choco Krispies, Coco Pops, or Choco Pops outside of the United States) is a breakfast cereal produced by Kellogg's, coming both as a boxed cereal and as a snack bar with a 'dried milk' covered bottom to make the cereal-with-milk tradition portable. 866k members in the nostalgia community. Coco was a pink elephant, slyly hinting at Cocoa Krispies’ almost elixer-like ability to cure DTs in recovering alcoholics. There's Tusk Tusk the elephant enjoying a bowl of the crunchy chocolate bits. 2006 Kelloggs Sweet Eatin Carnival Metal Sign, Sugar Smacks, Cocoa Krispies,Pops. I like how the ice-cream ain't too sweet and pairs well with the rice krispies cookies. In 1986, Kelloggs named the elephant "Melvin". The cereal was introduced in the United Kingdom under the "Coco Pops" name in 1961, with Mr. Jinks as the mascot. Top Rated Seller Top Rated Seller. It turned out that Snagglepuss, a Hanna-Barbara produced mountain lion, needed money to pay off some gambling loans he’d been forced to take out. Whether it's an old commercial … It always knows! The Kellogg Corporation will be sending over their black helicopters…, should I mention I don eat it …it is processed food with toooooo much sugar lol, That’s part of the gag of calling the the “Platonic ideal of cereal”. By the end of 1973, Tusk the Elephant became the mascot of the cereal, and he remained until the end of 1982 when Snap, Crackle, and Pop (the mascots of Rice Krispies) replaced and retired Tusk the Elephant. Ogg the Caveman took over towards the end of 1967. Available till tomorrow/while supplies last. I put together a list of these mascots with the years they were given the official job. Jenny making Oliver a special treat: "Oeufs a la Jenny avec Cocoa Krispies." Golden Grahams. Nostalgia is often triggered by something reminding you of a happier time. Rumor has it that Coco Chanel orchestrated the discontinuation of the pink elephant, because having an elephant named after her made her feel fat. I also tried to post… KELLOGG'S cereal box store display sign 1979 Tony Jr Cocoa Krispies elephant. The cereal had far more mascots than most other cereals… mistakes were made, cartoon lions were rescued from the humiliation of poverty and we learned a little more about early humans, thanks to the ad-men who sold Cocoa Krispies to the public…. Since 2014, they have been brought back. However, the cereal box of 2009 has Coco's head as the main feature, with the title 'Coco Pops' and a smaller cereal bowl, on the right of the box. It remains the platonic ideal of cereals: It talks, doesn’t require added sugar, is made of rice and is low in fiber to facilitate gorging. … The cereal is known as Choco Krispis in Mexico, the Dominican Republic, El Salvador, Costa Rica, Honduras, Colombia, Guatemala, Panama, Venezuela, Ecuador, Peru, Bolivia, Brazil, Chile, Paraguay, Uruguay, and Argentina, and Choco Krispies in Portugal, Spain, Germany, Austria, and Switzerland. C $44.70. "I've got great news. Peanut Butter Bars . Melt chocolate in a double boiler or in the microwave. Change ), You are commenting using your Google account. The elephant holds about five rings on its trunk and you can put others on its tusk. The look is a bit different on these two. Dulce de leche ice cream sandwiched between 2 Cocoa Krispies "cookies", drizzled with chocolate sauce. He was reportedly replaced by Coco the Elephant in 1960 when Mexican-Americans complained about the ethnic stereotype. ( Log Out /  Free shipping on many items | Browse your favorite brands ... 1960's Kelloggs Cocoa Krispies Cereal Box Original Art of Elephant. It became popular quickly, with a short stint on the face of the merchandise and packaging for Cocoa Krispies. In 2003, the cereal was renamed Cocoa Rice Krispies, as Kellogg's endeavored to unite their Rice Kris pies variations under a single marketing schema. Cocoa Krispies has had many spokes-characters over the years. Ogg the Caveman took over towards the end of 1967. Rumor has it that Coco Chanel orchestrated the discontinuation of the pink elephant, because having an elephant named after her made her feel fat. Coco's friends are Shortie Giraffe, Alan Anteater, Heftie Hippo, Ozmelda Ostrich, Kylie Kangaroo, and Rocky Raccoon, while Crafty Croc and the gorillas are his arch enemies. In recent years, the design of Coco has been refined to give him a younger look. The ice-cream was creamy albeit a little icy. $12.99. ( Log Out /  Newt the Gnu was an early mascot for what popular breakfast cereal? Cocoa Krispies, 1958: "Like a chocolate milkshake, only crunchy." It’s candy in a bowl of milk and yet I’m salivating as I type this…, What about the porridge ?? What do monkeys, for that matter? Love the chewy cocoa rice krispies cookies! ( Log Out /  It was introduced in the United Kingdom as Coco Pops in 1973 and is also known by that name in the Netherlands, Denmark, Saudi Arabia, Nigeria, Bulgaria, Ghana, Malta, New Zealand, Republic of Ireland, Finland, Italy, Greece, Sweden, Belgium, South Africa, Kenya, Uganda, Ukraine, Botswana, Hong Kong, Lebanon, Australia, Turkey and Republic of Korea and as Choco Pops in France. I even put my hair ties on it. As of 2011, Kellogg's decided to bring Coco and his friends, as well as Croc back, under a new space-age style campaign, known as the "Coco Pops Promise". KELLOGG'S single serve cereal box 1980s Select Pak (1) photo negative. But, like icing on a cake that is made out of candy that also has icing on it, there is more! What a turnaround from 1958! Fortunately for Coco, a pink elephant can always find work somewhere. KELLOGG'S Cocoa Krispies elephant cereal box 1970s Burnett (3) photo negative. He hawked cereal from 1963 to 1967. Ogg the Caveman took over towards the end of 1967. Today, most people know Tony the Tiger as the mascot for Frosted Flakes, but when he debuted in 1952 he was only one of four potential Frosted Flakes spokes-animals. The line was delivered in television commercials by cartoon … Cocoa Krispies have featured various animals, from the anonymous elephant (pictured left) to the TV star Snagglepuss. Imagine how much more compelling the image would be if a real person were holding that bowl and those two pieces of cereal! They wisely decided to use an established face to sell their cereal. Buy It Now. In Australia, the mascot is Coco the Monkey. Sep 15, 2012 - Explore Annette Laramie's board "kelloggs rice krispies " on Pinterest. https://cereal.fandom.com/wiki/Cocoa_Krispies?oldid=5124. Top Rated Seller Top Rated Seller. Cocoa Krispies first appeared in the United States in 1958, represented by a monkey named Jose. Change ), This is a text widget, which allows you to add text or HTML to your sidebar. Frosted Flakes. More recent advertisements (2009) in the United Kingdom have opted away from using Coco and his friends, instead opting for things such as dancing milkmen and astronauts. Rice Krispies have been around for a long time, which is not surprising considering the amount of effort put into advertising. In 1986, the cereal introduced the mascot Simmo. 80's Ads: Kellogg's Cocoa Krispies Cereal 1986. $4.00 shipping. Tusk was voted “Least Racist Cereal Mascot” three non-consecutive years in a row.