Which famous brand mascot was originally designed in 1916 as a completely different character before evolving into the iconic figure we know today?

Throughout history, product mascots have evolved significantly, often reflecting the cultural and social changes of their times. Some of the world's most recognizable brand ambassadors have fascinating origin stories that few consumers know about. This trivia question explores how one iconic mascot transformed from its original concept to become a global symbol of its brand, demonstrating how product design and brand positioning strategies have evolved over the decades.

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The Michelin Man, who was initially depicted as a gladiator holding a goblet of nails and broken glass, symbolizing how Michelin tires could 'drink up' road hazards
Ronald McDonald, who first appeared as a cowboy character called 'Speedy' selling hamburgers from a chuck wagon in early McDonald's commercials
Mr. Clean, who was originally a genie character that emerged from a magic lamp to grant cleaning wishes in post-WWII advertisements
Tony the Tiger, who began as a realistic Bengal tiger rather than the anthropomorphic character, and was chosen from among four animal mascots competing to represent Kellogg's Frosted Flakes