A Favorite Childhood Mascot Gets a Makeover in This Kool-Aid Commercial
Brandon Bastaldo — April 17, 2013 — Pop Culture
References: youtu.be
Although Kool-Aid is known as North America's easiest, go-to drink solution and has been around for nearly a century, most people remember this brand for its fun-loving Kool-Aid Man, and now thanks to this down-to-earth Kool-Aid commercial, fans of this colorful beverage are finally getting to see a new side of this popular mascot.
Known for being able to crash through any wall while always wearing his signature button down shirt and breezy shorts, the Kool-Aid Man is an example of a great marketing mascot that has become a household name and has endured the test of time.
Now, this funny Kool-Aid commercial is bringing back our juicy friend to introduce him to a new generation of powder-drinkers in a more personal light that shows him in ordinary everyday situations.
Known for being able to crash through any wall while always wearing his signature button down shirt and breezy shorts, the Kool-Aid Man is an example of a great marketing mascot that has become a household name and has endured the test of time.
Now, this funny Kool-Aid commercial is bringing back our juicy friend to introduce him to a new generation of powder-drinkers in a more personal light that shows him in ordinary everyday situations.
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