Category: Brain Teasers

Trivia: Which cereal bets that “you can’t eat three”?

Shredded Wheat
Boo Berry
Chocolate Chex
Raisin Bran

The correct answer is Shredded Wheat

So why is this answer correct? : First created in 1890, the original size of Shredded Wheat was huge by today’s standards: 3- by 4-inch rectangles. These toasted loaves were broken up into smaller bits to be eaten with milk at breakfast. Fast forward to the 1980s, when Shredded Wheat commercials aired on TV. The slogan “Shredded Wheat. Bet you can’t eat three” became the most popular cereal tagline at the time. Even the U.K. Prime Minister David Cameron quoted the cereal when he resigned after two terms, declaring that “like Shredded Wheat … three terms might just be too many.” Today, in addition to the original “big biscuit” size, Post also offers a “spoon size” version of the cereal.

Trivia: “Gotta have my pops!” is the slogan of which brand?

Corn Pops
Reese’s Puffs
Coco Pops
Honey Puffs

The correct answer is Corn Pops

So why is this answer correct? : Kellogg’s Corn Pops was introduced as Sugar Pops in 1951, changed to Sugar Corn Pops in 1978, and finally became Corn Pops by the 1980s. Woody Woodpecker was the brand mascot from 1951 to 1967 until Sugar Pops Pete, a prairie dog cowboy, was introduced. In the ‘70s, a cowboy named Whippersnapper became the mascot, and during the ‘80s, a female porcupine named Poppy took up the mascot gig. The most recent Corn Pops mascot is the Sweet Toothasaur.

Trivia: “He likes it! Hey Mikey!” was which brand’s tagline in the 1970s?

Alpha-Bits
Waffelos
Life Cereal
Quisp

The correct answer is Life Cereal

So why is this answer correct? : Today, the slogan for Life cereal is “Life is full of surprises,” but in the 1970s, it had a much more enduring tagline in its commercials. The ad featured three real-life brothers gathered around the breakfast table. Mikey, who supposedly hates everything, takes a bite of the cereal and enjoys it. His brother shouts, “He likes it! Hey Mikey!” across the table. The “Hey Mikey!” commercial won a Clio Award, and the phrase was quoted in American households for years.

Trivia: What is Count Chocula’s tagline?

I want to eat your cereal
This cereal is batty
It’s bloody good
The cereal with a bite

The correct answer is I want to eat your cereal

So why is this answer correct? : One of the best parts about Halloween for cereal lovers must be the seasonal release of General Mills monster cereals Count Chocula, Boo Berry, and Franken Berry. Count Chocula was first introduced in 1971, and at the time, it was the only chocolate-flavored cereal on the market. Count Chocula was inspired by Dracula, so it only makes sense that his tagline is a reference to the famous vampire. “I want to eat your cereal” is a play on Dracula’s “I want to suck your blood.”

Trivia: Which cereal has the “taste you can see”?

Honeycomb
Corn Pops
Cinnamon Toast Crunch
Corn Flakes

The correct answer is Cinnamon Toast Crunch

So why is this answer correct? : Cinnamon Toast Crunch hit the shelves in 1984. However, it wasn’t until 1995 that this slogan took effect as a nod to the visible cinnamon swirls on these cereal squares. Chef Wendell was the original brand mascot, who was often accompanied by two other bakers in early commercials. Today, the “Crazy Squares” — talking cereal pieces — are the mascots, and their tagline is “Crave those crazy squares.”

Trivia: What is Sonny “cuckoo” for?

Cocoa Puffs
Kix
Cookie Crisp
Fruity Pebbles

The correct answer is Cocoa Puffs

So why is this answer correct? : Sonny the cuckoo bird is “cuckoo for Cocoa Puffs!” This long-standing tagline has been around since 1963 when the brand’s first commercials hit the airwaves. Decades later, Sonny still graces the cover of Cocoa Puffs cereal boxes. When the brand was first introduced in 1958, it used Hershey’s chocolate in its recipe, making it the first cereal brand to use real chocolate as a flavoring.

Trivia: Which cereal is the “breakfast of champions”?

Cocoa Krispies
Fruit Brute
Wheaties
Golden Grahams

The correct answer is Wheaties

So why is this answer correct? : This slogan came about thanks to Wheaties’ use of athletes in their marketing. The slogan “breakfast of champions” was first adopted in 1933, and the very first athlete to appear on a Wheaties box was baseball legend Lou Gehrig.

Trivia: What kids cereal starts its slogan with “silly rabbit”?

Oreo O’s
Cheerios
Cap’n Crunch
Trix

The correct answer is Trix

So why is this answer correct? : The Trix rabbit isn’t like other rabbits — he prefers fruity cereal to carrots any day. The bunny made his debut in 1959, just five years after the cereal first hit the market. He often disguised himself during his quests for cereal, prompting kids to shout, “Silly Rabbit, Trix are for kids!” when his plans are foiled. The slogan “Trix are for kids” actually appeared on cereal boxes before the rabbit, but was adopted by the new mascot after he was introduced.

Trivia: Which cereal is known for its “Snap! Crackle! Pop!” slogan?

Rice Krispies
Smacker Jacks
Raisin Bran
Wheaties

The correct answer is Rice Krispies

So why is this answer correct? : Rice Krispies cereal was first sold in 1928. It was accompanied by the radio jingle “Snap! Crackle! Pop!” referencing the crackling noise that the cereal makes when milk is poured over it. Not only is “Snap! Crackle! Pop!” among the most famous cereal lines ever, but it also reveals the name of the brand’s three elfin mascots. Snap was the first to be introduced on the cereal box. He was featured on the side panel wearing a baker’s hat and carrying a spoon. A few years later, Crackle and Pop joined him.

Trivia: Frosted Flakes are not just good, they’re what?

Howling good!
Gr-r-reat!
Fabulous!
A-B-C delicious!

The correct answer is Gr-r-reat!

So why is this answer correct? : Tony the Tiger has one thing to say about Frosted Flakes: “They’re gr-r-reat!” This memorable slogan has been declared on the brand’s commercials for decades. Tony was introduced during the cereal’s debut in 1952 when Kellogg’s decided to put out four brand mascots and see who did the best. Tony beat out Katy the Kangaroo, Elmo the Elephant, and Newt the Gnu to receive a permanent spot on the box.