Have you ever wondered who the first cereal mascot was? Well, wonder no more! The honor goes to the beloved Sunny Jim. You may not recognize him now, but back in 1928, he was the face of the “Force” cereal brand. Sunny Jim was a jolly little character with a top hat and a wide smile who claimed “hearty muscles and sunny smiles” were the result of eating Force cereal. He became an instant hit with children and adults alike and inspired the creation of many other cereal mascots that we know and love today. Though he may not be as recognizable as Tony the Tiger or the Trix Rabbit, Sunny Jim will always hold a special place in cereal history as the pioneer of cereal mascots.
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