Frosted Flakes facts for kids
Frosted Flakes is a popular breakfast cereal made by Kellogg's. It's a lot like corn flakes, but with a sweet, frosted sugar coating. This yummy cereal was first introduced in 1952. Back then, it was called "Sugar Frosted Flakes," but the word "sugar" was dropped in the 1970s.
The famous mascot for Frosted Flakes is Tony the Tiger. He has been the face of the cereal since the very beginning! Tony the Tiger is known for his exciting catchphrase: "They're grrreat!"
Tony the Tiger's voice was first provided by Thurl Ravenscroft until 2005. Since 2006, the character has been voiced by Lee Marshall. Besides the classic version, Frosted Flakes are also available with apple or banana pieces, or coated in chocolate. In 2004, Kellogg's even made a version with 1/3 less sugar.
Fun Slogans
Frosted Flakes has had many different slogans over the years. But the classic phrase, "They're grrreat!", has always been used alongside the others.
- They're more than good, they're grrreat!
- They're gonna taste great!
- Bring out the tiger in you! (from the 1980s)
- The taste adults have grown to love. (from the 1980s and 1990s)
- Earn your stripes!
- Put a tiger on your team!
- Show the world...you've got game.
- Show your stripes!
- They're grrreat!
Interesting Facts
TV and Sports
- Kellogg's was a main sponsor of the TV show Adventures of Superman in the 1950s. Many old commercials for Frosted Flakes featured the show's star, George Reeves. You can even find these classic ads on the DVD release of the show's first season.
- Frosted Flakes has also sponsored the #5 Hendrick Motorsports Chevrolet car in the NASCAR Cup Series since the year 2000.
Names Around the World
- The name "Frosted Flakes" can be used by any company that makes a similar product. However, the name "Frosties" is a special trademark. This means only Kellogg's can use the name "Frosties."
- In Mexico and other Spanish-speaking countries, this cereal is called "Zucaritas."
- In Brazil, it is known as "Sucrilhos."
Pop Culture
- Because the slogan "They're grrreat!" is so well-known, it has been copied and made fun of many times in TV shows, like in Family Guy.
See also
In Spanish: Frosted Flakes para niños
