Sir Grapefellow facts for kids

Sir Grapefellow was a fun breakfast cereal made by General Mills around 1972. It featured a cartoon character named Sir Grapefellow, who was a British pilot from the time of World War I. The cereal itself was made of oat pieces that tasted like grape, mixed with sweet, grape-flavored marshmallow shapes called "starbits."

Sir Grapefellow Cereal

What Was Sir Grapefellow?

Sir Grapefellow cereal was a unique and tasty breakfast option from the 1970s. It was known for its strong grape flavor. The cereal pieces were made from oats, and they came with special marshmallow bits. These marshmallows were shaped like stars and also had a sweet grape taste.

The main character, Sir Grapefellow, was a friendly pilot. He wore an old-fashioned flying helmet and goggles, like pilots from the early 1900s. He was created to be a fun and memorable face for the cereal.

A Friendly Cereal Rivalry

Sir Grapefellow had a friendly rival named Baron von Redberry. Baron von Redberry was another cereal character from General Mills, also introduced in the 1970s. These two characters were part of a fun competition. They would argue about which cereal was better.

This idea of cereal characters having rivalries was popular back then. Other famous cereal duos, like Count Chocula and Franken Berry, also had their own playful arguments. Baron von Redberry would often say, "Baron Von Redberry is der berry goodest!" Sir Grapefellow would then reply with his own catchphrase: "Sir Grapefellow is the grapest!" This made the cereals more exciting and memorable for kids.