Which food brand mascot was originally created for an entirely different product before being repurposed for the food item they now represent?

Brand mascots are the friendly faces of food products that often become more recognizable than the products themselves! These iconic characters have evolved through decades of advertising campaigns, becoming cultural touchstones and nostalgic reminders of our favorite foods. Test your knowledge of these famous food brand ambassadors in this trivia challenge about unexpected origins, rebranding efforts, and little-known facts behind some of the most beloved food mascots in marketing history.

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The Pillsbury Doughboy (Poppin' Fresh) was first designed as a character for a children's book series about baking adventures
Chester Cheetah was initially created for a line of cheese-flavored potato chips before becoming the Cheetos mascot
The Kool-Aid Man was originally the mascot for a line of fruit-flavored ice pops before switching to the drink mix
Tony the Tiger was first developed as a mascot for a zoo before Kellogg's adapted him for Frosted Flakes