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December 10, 2025 22 mins

In this continued Part 3 conversation, Cooper Lee & Kennedy Rizzo delve deeper into the world of nostalgia, focusing on notable iconic mascots from commercials and their impact on childhood memories. They explore various mascots from insurance companies, pizza brands, and toy stores, discussing how these characters shaped their experiences and the evolution of advertising. The duo reflects on the effectiveness of jingles and branding, as well as the future of mascots in a digital age. Ready to reminisce? See ya there!


What famous throwback mascot will you remember baked into this Part 3 discussion?

-Insurance mascots (Gecko, Flo, Mayhem) -Famous 80s Pizza’s The Noid & Roman guy for LC - Children’s Palace Panda 🐼 - Tony the Tiger, Too-Can Sam - Snap, Crackle & Pop - The Kool Aid man and Hawaiian Punch dude



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