Episode 118: Gritty from Philly and Monster Cereals from General Mills
Since it’s October, we’re gonna jump into the next two episodes with Horror Month here in the bar.
Horror? Sure, regular listeners will wonder why this month is somehow different from any other, but don’t worry. The quality is still the same, only this time we’re talking about some characters created for the amusement of both the young and the young-at-heart. We’re talking about the origin stories of Monster Cereals from General Mills and the mascot Gritty from the ice in Philly.
So order a couple of Corpse Revivers. We’re moaning and groaning as we shake off the cobwebs back here in the bar.
E X T R A S :
(Top to bottom): The original 1971 boxes for Count Chocula, Franken Berry and Boo Berry; A more contemporary box design for Monster Mash, the combination of all five cereals including Fruit Brute and Yummy Mummy
(Top to bottom): Gritty in all his glory, an autographed photo with Gritty’s “00” jersey number, Gritty’s version of the Kim Kardashian “break the internet” photo, a promo photo of prior mascot Slapshot
Monster Cereals
Wikipedia article
“The History of Our Monsters” (General Mills article)
Gritty
Wikipedia article
“Meet Gritty” (Philadelphia Flyers website)
Additional Links
“A Gritty Story: How Flyers Mascot Went from Loathed to Lovable Symbol of Philly” (Bleacher Report article)
“Gritty helps make birthday wish come true for 4-year-old fan battling cancer” (ESPN article)
KAWS Monster Cereals
Episode 100: Talking Food Mascots with Kirk + Kurtts
