The Pringles March Mustache Collection is a series of snack chips that pay homage to some recognizable basketball stars for fans to appreciate during March Madness this year.
The limited-edition snack chips packaging collection showcases some of the most recognizable facial hair styles on a number of college basketball stars including Drew Timme, Ben Vander Plas and Dariq Whitehead. The brand also puts its signature mascot, Mr. P, amongst the athletes thanks to his recognizable mustache. The packaging is launching alongside a special contest to encourage consumers to show off their facial hair on social media.
Pringles US Marketing Lead Mauricio Jenkins commented on the Pringles March Mustache Collection saying, "Pringles has a deep bench of ingenious flavors and 'staches of all flavors are having a moment on college basketball courts. We're thrilled to celebrate the sensational players whose unique 'stache flavor have captured the hearts of fans everywhere and give fans nationwide a chance to join in the 'stache fun."
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The Pringles March Mustache Collection Celebrates Basketball Stars
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