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A logo is a very important asset to any brand, but what sometimes really makes it stand out is a friendly mascot. Some of them are with the companies from the very initiation of the business and some come along over the years, creating that special touch in branding. The mascots change over the years, anything from slight touch-ups to completely successful revamps or occasionally spurring a ‘why tho’ reaction.

Bored Panda selected a few mascots from popular companies to compare the now-and-then looks of these now-iconic symbols. Some of them might take you down memory lane and a few new ones might make you look twice. Share in the comments whether you think the older or newer versions are better!

#1

Tony The Tiger

Tony The Tiger

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The mascots make their respective brands really easily recognizable and become a part of the product or service itself. The responsibilities that land on designers’ laps can be immense as, at the point of refreshing the recognizable icon and giving it a facelift, they can be facing quite a vast audience that sets the bar high. The expectations vs reality do not always balance out, but when the result exceeds it all, it can definitely be rewarding.

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    #2

    Ronald Mcdonald

    Ronald Mcdonald

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    Loki’s Lil Butter Knife
    Community Member
    4 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    IT has got absolutely nothing on the cursed Ronald McDonald. I feel like the older mascot would lurk in the "ball pit" and lure unsuspecting children with soggy nuggets and lead them to their untimely doom.

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    #3

    Michelin Man

    Michelin Man

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    ZAX-A-DWEEB
    Community Member
    4 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    ok the first one gonna give me night mares 0.o

    M O'Connell
    Community Member
    4 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    He's supposed to represent a stack of tires, so this does make sense.

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    glowworm2
    Community Member
    4 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    The original one should not be smoking!

    Batgirl Kitty
    Community Member
    4 years ago (edited) Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    New one is better. First one looks like some sort of dream of someone who had LSD for dinner.

    The Deez
    Community Member
    4 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    The first one has human hands. HUMAN HANDS but no internal organs. WHAT KIND OF MONSTER IS THIS?!?

    Bacony Cakes
    Community Member
    4 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    The old one is a restaurant critic.

    Seabeast
    Community Member
    4 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    The first one was around a long time - I've seen a newspaper ad from 1911 with that one. I think he smoked and drank himself to death.

    Zoe Vokes
    Community Member
    4 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    The old one is creepy with it’s human hands and more human face. Like there’s a man hiding inside.

    Tucker Mcinturff
    Community Member
    4 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    why why did he do it WHY Holy heck! (also, plz like this comment, I have none)

    ADHORTATOR
    Community Member
    4 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    His name is Bibendum (short Bib)

    CincyReds
    Community Member
    4 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    I kin of like that he is smoking a cigar...

    Dale Overturf
    Community Member
    4 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    What’s not to love about a smoking tire?

    Melissa Nunya
    Community Member
    4 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Why is the second one shushing me. I'm scared

    Annie
    Community Member
    4 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Jeez! Thank God for the update!

    Oli~
    Community Member
    4 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    ok who wants church? 🤩

    Hi there
    Community Member
    3 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    The original one looks better

    Aysh pay
    Community Member
    3 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Why's the first one got human hands though

    chicken
    Community Member
    3 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    both look creepy but old one it just no

    Huddo's sister
    Community Member
    3 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    I actually prefer the first one, despite what is going on with his waist and the fact he's smoking. The new one looks creepy with the 'shh' sign.

    Slim 864 GVG
    Community Member
    3 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Tires used to be white, hence Mr. Bibendum's look.

    backatya
    Community Member
    4 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Oh yeah advertise smoking also

    Violet Smith
    Community Member
    4 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    He lost his nose somewhere along the line....

    ViFi
    Community Member
    4 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Hold up, hold up, hold up. The first one was displayed on products? HOW??? If I had to run an errand to Michelin with the original logo, I wouldn't be sleeping till college.

    Be Potato
    Community Member
    4 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    The first one is quite monstrous lmao

    thetacotruckman
    Community Member
    4 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    the first one looks like its being picked apart.

    Cynthia Humphreys
    Community Member
    4 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    What's with the stogie on the first one?

    Dash Blue
    Community Member
    4 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    I think that kids should stay away from the first version.

    GaeFrog
    Community Member
    4 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    The first one is a little sus

    Suzan Bertrand
    Community Member
    4 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    The stuff of nightmares ... BOTH of them.

    Norah Reilly
    Community Member
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    4 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Kinda like a made-over pedophile.

    I'm lay sheep in China
    Community Member
    4 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    1st one look like obese politicians who robbed innocent civilians secretly

    PuRPleDrAgON1
    Community Member
    4 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Thats kinda messed up, and he's even smoking soo... the newer one's better he reminds me of baymax

    Cip IESAN
    Community Member
    4 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Years made tires larger and larger...

    Andrew Gibb
    Community Member
    4 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    I don't understand why he is still white

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    #4

    Trix Rabbit

    Trix Rabbit

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    Mintchinchilla
    Community Member
    4 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    i like the old one, personaly.....its cuter

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    #5

    Colonel Sanders

    Colonel Sanders

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    NoodleBear
    Community Member
    4 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    I feel like I like the old one better

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    #6

    Toucan Sam

    Toucan Sam

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    NoodleBear
    Community Member
    4 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Aw, why’d they get rid of the old one??

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    #7

    Mr Clean

    Mr Clean

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    #9

    Kool-Aid Man

    Kool-Aid Man

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    #10

    The Burger King

    The Burger King

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    NoodleBear
    Community Member
    4 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    I don’t understand the reason for a plastic face when you could just hire an actor

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    #11

    Chester Cheetah

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    #12

    Sun-Maid

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    #15

    Jolly Green Giant

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    #16

    Rich Uncle Pennybags

    Rich Uncle Pennybags

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    4 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Whoa there hang on..HE HAD A NAME?!?

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    #18

    Alfred E. Neuman

    Alfred E. Neuman

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    #19

    Cap'n Cruch

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    #20

    Cornelius Rooster

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    Avery S Alberico
    Community Member
    4 years ago (edited) Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    their slogan was "breakfast is the most important meal of the day" so it isn't true, only marketing

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    #21

    Energizer Bunny

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    #22

    Dig'em Frog

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