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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

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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

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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

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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

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    #9

    Kool-Aid Man

    Kool-Aid Man

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

    The old one is going to give me nightmares lol

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

    Ikr? His legs!! Those kids too...

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

    i just see the kid in the corner flicking everyone off

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

    The old one is creepy but I like the idea of his face being drawn in the condensation. Good theory, poor practice. And speaking of practice, look at those adorable old-timey football players.

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

    One is the creepy quiet kid the other is the abonoxious popular kid

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

    Homie is straight up chasing the kids

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

    I laughed way too much at this. The old one looks like it's on drugs-

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

    "Hey kids! You can drink from my head! It's brain fluid, but in fancy colours!"

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

    at least the new one doesn't look like it's melting...

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

    Ikr, it's so creepy. Look at it's limbs.

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

    The new one may be sloppy but doesn't sweat as much

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

    The original one looks like a Halloween character

    Bon Bon(still purple boi)
    Community Member
    4 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    KOOL AAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAIIIIIIIIIIIIIIDDDDDDDDDDDDDDD I LOVE

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

    The American way, feed your kids artificially colored and flavored sugar water!

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

    The first one looks like he's bleeding

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

    Is The Old One Sweating? God....

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

    I like the old one. He has character and a Glasgow smile.

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

    First one looks like a slightly weird pitcher of murderous jjuice, but the second one isn't much better- looks like a pitcher of blood.

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

    The old one is TERRIFYING!!! Looks like it is going to eat all of the kids, after it already ate half of them...

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

    The first one is giving "taking the kool-aid" a whole new vibe

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

    Yes, I remember when you could make 2 quarts for a nickel. And didn't know all that sugar was bad for you.

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

    Those are some skinny legs for all that weight.

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

    Kool-Aid Man is given a Minor Role in some episodes of the Sitcom Family Guy

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

    The original must have had his hyper-cranial/facial-perspiration condition treated.

    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 that depressed person and cause of the massacre(sorry)

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

    Old one looks...well, let's just say...nope

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

    im never having kool-aid again :)

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

    Be careful who you call ugly in middle school

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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

    Chester Cheetah

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    #12

    Sun-Maid

    Sun-Maid

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    #15

    Jolly Green Giant

    Jolly Green Giant

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    #16

    Rich Uncle Pennybags

    Rich Uncle Pennybags

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    Community Member
    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

    Energizer Bunny

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    #22

    Dig'em Frog

    Dig'em Frog

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