Mascot Shorts
Description: If you were a kid in the late '60 or early '70s, you were likely introduced to the comedic stylings of W.C. Fields by way of a mascot known as W.C. Frito. Ironically inspired by the vaudeville comedian known for his love of alcohol and dislike of children and dogs, the cartoon mascot would show up in spots in between cartoons to extoll his love of corn chips. In addition to the TV commercials, some chip bags included W.C. Frito prizes like pencil erasers and stickers. They also had mail order promotional offers for other cool W.C. Frito items that kids could send points from their bags in to exchange for.
Description: Big Boy Restaurant Group, LLC, doing business as Big Boy, is an American casual dining restaurant chain headquartered in Southfield, Michigan. The Big Boy name, design aesthetic, and menu were previously licensed to a number of regional franchisees. Big Boy began as Bob's Pantry in 1936 by Bob Wian in Glendale, California.: 11 The restaurants became known as "Bob's", "Bob's Drive-Ins", "Bob's, Home of the Big Boy Hamburger", and Bob's Big Boy. It became a local chain under that name and nationally under the Big Boy name, franchised by Robert C. Wian Enterprises; Wian only required franchisees to use "Big Boy" and not include his name "Bob's".
Description: A retro-style Miami Hurricanes Ibis mascot design featuring bold orange and green colors with a distressed, vintage texture. This iconic artwork captures the fierce spirit and swagger of “The U,” paying tribute to Miami’s legendary football heritage and timeless school pride. A must-have design for Hurricanes fans and college football collectors.
Description: Show your Miami pride with this unique vintage-style design featuring an angry ibis mascot. Sporting a classic orange and green cap with 'MIAMI' text and a cool pipe, this bird embodies the spirit of collegiate sports. Perfect for fans, alumni, and anyone who loves retro team aesthetics.
Description: Fruit Stripe Gum, introduced in 1960 by James Parker, became famous for its vibrant stripes and fruity flavors. Initially promoted by the Fruit Stripe Gum Man, an anthropomorphic gum pack, the brand later introduced the Stripe Family Animals, including a zebra, tiger, elephant, and mouse. Over time, the zebra—Yipes—became the sole mascot, recognized for his energetic personality and the slogan "Yipes! Stripes!". Fruit Stripe wrappers also featured temporary tattoos of Yipes engaging in various sports
Description: The Oakland Oaks were a minor league baseball team in Oakland, California that played in the Pacific Coast League from 1903 through 1955, after which the club transferred to Vancouver, British Columbia. The team was named for the city and used the oak tree and the acorn as its symbols.
