What can make a product come to life and help companies rake in the cash? Who are some of the most famous and long-lasting spokespeople of all? Take our quiz and see what ads you've paid attention to through the years.
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Question 2 of 21
What year did the Green Giant (often described as jolly) make his debut?
1950
1928
1942
1968
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The Green Giant stepped off the drawing board and into the annals of vegetable advertising in 1928.
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Question 3 of 21
This was the name of the famous RCA puppy.
Nipper
Charlie
Benji
Buddy
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Nipper (1884-1895) was the name of the dog who posed for the famous RCA cylinder phonograph ad.
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Question 4 of 21
What is the official name of the Pillsbury Doughboy?
Poppin' Dough
Cinnamon Bun
Crescent Man
Poppin' Fresh
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The actual name of the widely recognized Pillsbury Doughboy is Poppin' Fresh.
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Question 5 of 21
This sticky sweet mascot-turned-menacing-giant debuted in the original Ghostbusters movie.
Stay Puft Marshmallow Man
Marshy the Mellow
Jiffy
Camel the Caramel
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The Stay Puft Marshmallow Man became the iconic symbol of the original Ghostbusters movie.
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Question 6 of 21
Bounty Paper Towels' queen was known for her famous line, "the quicker picker upper."
Flo
Rosie
Josie
Alice
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Actress Nancy Walker played the famous Rosie who helped Bounty sell millions of paper towels.
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Question 7 of 21
According to legend, Ronald McDonald lives in McDonaldland with several friends, including which of the following?
Snausages
Early Bird
Laughing Cow
Mr. McCheese
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Decked out in flying cap, goggles and scarf, Early Bird joins Ronald McDonald and friends in fictional McDonaldland.
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Question 8 of 21
You may recognize actress Stephanie Courtney as Flo from commercials for this insurance company.
Progressive Car Insurance
All State
Amco
Nationwide
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Actress Stephanie Courtney is becoming well-known for her character in Progressive Insurance commercials.
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Question 9 of 21
Geico uses this type of lizard as its spokesperson.
iguana
salamander
chameleons
gecko
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The Geico gecko loves to talk insurance and sell insurance.
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Question 10 of 21
Once a famous Starfleet captain, he is now the spokesperson for the travel company Priceline.
William Shatner
Patrick Stewart
Jonathan Frakes
LeVar Burton
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As the cheeseball of captains, he explored the final frontier -- and now William Shatner keeps his feet firmly on the Earth with Priceline.
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Question 11 of 21
He is the voice of Darth Vader and Verizon.
Denis Haysbert
James Earl Jones
David Prowse
Mark Hamill
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With his iconic bass voice, James Earl Jones is the answer.
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Question 12 of 21
He was a pitchman for the JELL-O brand for more than 20 years.
Clive Barker
Bill Cosby
Steve Martin
Merlin Olsen
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Beginning in 1974, Bill Cosby became the king of pudding for JELL-O.
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Question 13 of 21
Which of these athletes was more than happy to advertise his own line of sneakers?
Michael Jordan
Alex Rodriguez
Derek Jeeter
Mariano Rivera
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Basketball star Michael Jordan has a whole line of sports gear, including sneakers.
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Question 14 of 21
After the 1968 Olympics, Suzy Chaffee, who came in 28th place, transformed herself into this character.
Suzy Chapsaver
Sunshine Suzy
Olympia Gloss
Suzy Chapstick
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A star was born when Suzy Chaffee uttered the words, "Hi! I'm Suzy Chapstick."
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Question 15 of 21
For years, Morris "the finicky cat" has only eaten this brand of food.
9Lives
Friskies
Fancy Feast
Meow Mix
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Morris won't consider touching anything but 9Lives.
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Question 16 of 21
The Bull Terrier named Spuds MacKenzie took best in show with which brand of beer?
Budweiser
Bud Lite
Coors Lite
Michelob
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Spuds MacKenzie, a female Bull Terrier, was the mascot for Bud Light in the 1980s.
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Question 17 of 21
Betty Crocker was created in 1921 for this brand of flour.
White Lily
Gold Medal
King Arthur
Pillsbury
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Betty Crocker was the pinnacle of the home baker and the face of Gold Medal Flour -- not to mention boxed cake and brownie mixes.
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Question 18 of 21
The pink bunny wearing shades and banging on a drum has been selling this brand of batteries for years.
Energizer
Duracell
Powerking
American
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Otherwise known as the Energizer Bunny, this little guy has been in the battery game since 1989.
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Question 19 of 21
Kellogg's replaced Katy the Kangaroo with which mascot?
Snap, Crackle, and Pop
Count Chocula
Dig'Em Frog
Tony the Tiger
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Although she was Tony the Tiger's colleague, she quickly lost out in the popularity contest and was permanently replaced by him in the early 1950s.
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Question 20 of 21
This lucky cow been the face of Borden dairy products since 1939.
Elsie
Bessie
Clara
Mrs. Blossom
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Elsie was voted the best ad the same year she debuted. For the 1939 World's Fair, 150 cows auditioned to be her stand-in.
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Question 21 of 21
Not only was he famous on the field, but Joe Namath generated a stir with an ad for this product in 1974.
Jovan Musk
Beautymist Pantyhose
Hanes Underwear
Brute Cologne
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The 1970s were much more provincial than you might think. When Joe Namath appeared wearing pantyhose, some die-hard fans were startled.
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