Bursting Onto the Scene: The Kool-Aid Man Story

[@amovieguy14]

Great video, Colin! The unknown performer in the Kool-Aid costume is actually Tom Anthony, a stuntman who also played Ronald McDonald during the 70’s.

[@ColinLooksBack]

Thanks! That's very helpful to know!

[@HoneytheKittyCat]

@@ColinLooksBack Inwould really like for you to do a video about tony tiger aka the Frosted Flakes mascot

[@michaelhill1256]

I miss Ronald and friends 😢

[@robbiewalker2831]

@@ColinLooksBack Can you do a lookback on the "Cops and Robbers" dynamic between Cookie Crook, Officer Crumb and Chip the Dog? By that, I mean like how the Cookie Crisp Ad Campaign were more on the literal Cops and Robbers angle (after Jarvis the Wizard didn't catch on), then lost it's identity when bought by General Mills, to end up being nothing more than a diet version of the Trix Rabbit ad campaign, minus the sympathy (retroactively being forced in, because Nestle owned the rights to Cookie Crisp in Europe since 2002).

[@jacobs.9661]

Kool-Aid Man is easily one of the greatest mascots ever made. He's Kool and provides Aid. What more could you want?

[@hectorcruzrockz4510]

That ending scene with Kool-Aid Man and Great Blue-Dini at a bar talking about the "Don't Drink The Kool-Aid" phrase was comedy gold!

[@laragallahue7127]

Oh I love as non-American to learn about how much these mascot changed over time

[@kraikein]

Little fun fact: the commercial at 1:32 was animated by Tex Avery and his Cascade studio, years after Tex had helped establish Bugs and left WB. And funny story, according to the Tex Avery King of Cartoons documentary, the studio had gotten the contract to do the commercials and everyone at the studio went "We need someone who knows how to draw Bugs Bunny, does anyone know how to draw him?" Not realizing that Tex had helped develop Bugs, or the fact that he even directed Bugs' official debut in A Wild Hare.

[@ColinLooksBack]

You either die a hero or you live long enough to animate Bugs Bunny in a Kool-Aid commercial.

[@mightyfilm]

First off, major applause for that end tag. It is a major misconception that needs to be cleared up. Apparently, they were willing to go to eternity for a cause, but not willing to shell out the, what, 5 cents more at the time for the brand name stuff. Anyway, I think they sometimes use some of the 90's flavor based mascots on packages of the Capri Sun style drink pouches, but I've only seen the purple dinosaur and maybe Sharkleberry Finn. I always liked when these kinds of products have short lived sub-mascots, but I can't remember any specific examples at the moment. A lot of them are Cap'n Crunch related, and speaking of which... Anyone know when the Soggies were introduced in terms of when the Thirsties were? Seems like one "inspired" the other.

[@elizabethweber3316]

Jonestown was a tragedy and its residents, including many children and infants, were forced to drink the flavorade. Not willing! Fundie Fridays has a pretty in-depth video if you'd like to learn more, but just a warning it's a pretty dark topic! (Nothing graphic is shown in the video, only discussed)

[@mightyfilm]

@@elizabethweber3316 And they died drinking the cheap, fake stuff too.

[@vonDumpy]

The dichotomy of Kool-Aid Man and his adversaries is interesting. If Scorcher didn't exist, nobody would be thirsty and Kool-Aid Man would be a destitute ol' jar on the side of the road

[@KTChamberlain]

That ending gag of yours, Colin, is worthy of being a Family Guy cutaway gag.

[@matthewdrummond1340]

Colin Looks Back: Your source for retrospectives on topics you didn't know you you wanted to learn about but so glad you did 😃

[@bexstar]

I'm so glad that you mentioned that Kool-Aid Man stopped crashing through walls for a while. I grew up with those commercials and was legit confused by the Family Guy joke. What dark times I grew up in. :)

[@pgj1997]

6:47 That's Atari 2600 for ya

[@Warlocke000]

I'm just here to point out that Bugs Bunny moonwalked in that old commercial. 😎

[@KTChamberlain]

I remember the "Your Mama's so Fat Joke" where it goes, "Your mama's so fat that when she put on a red dress and bent over people yelled, 'Hey, Kool-Aid!" I was in middle school at the time, jokes like that were common either for fun or if you were being maliciously picked on, even if they are corny by today's standards.

[@Tepig-ge7sl]

I Don’t Remember That One, I Mostly Watched The Yo Mama KZbin Channel.

[@CinnamonGrrlErin1]

A new Colin LooksBack video? Oh Yeah!

[@AManWithaZ]

Don't skip the end of the video! The ending skit is laugh out loud funny.

[@dandeelion8777]

Just when I needed a good documentary

[@declancarey3337]

OH YEAH!

[@TheLetreE1234]

I love how Colin mentions the early Bugs Bunny advertisements which is also related to one of my favorite topics: The Classic Era of Animation.

[@forrestdupre87]

“Let’s get Twisted”

[@maxordman4100]

Terrific segment on Kool aid Man! Truly hilarious. You know what is another weird ad I see a lot? Toilet Paper with Charmin and those strange bears they use! Is there a history behind Toilet paper ads? You should definitely make a video on that too!

[@ShockwaveFurbyOfficial]

This is the perfect mascot to talk about for summer! (also my favorite is Pink Swimmingo :D )

[@christopherwesterberg4511]

I love Kool-Aid and the Kool-Aid Man. OH YEAH!

[@Kiernanglynn20]

Awesome video Colin! I had no idea about the bugs bunny part of kool aid! Hope you’re doing good bud!

[@ColinLooksBack]

Thanks! Good to hear from you!

[@AlexG-jk8tc]

Love your videos! As someone who was lucky enough to see Micky Dolenz and Mike Nesmith of The Monkees in concert last October, seeing you mention their Kool-Aid commercials definitely put a smile on my face! My mom was actually a member of the original Monkees Fan Club as a kid.

[@PD-mi3qj]

Another amazing video! The last line had me absolutely rolling!

[@alishahird897]

I guess there's never enough Benjamin Franklin

[@Ireton06]

Thank you for these vintage history

[@hotaru8309]

You could vote for which potential friends would team up with Kool-aid man in defending the world in the comics. The reveal page at 6:15 was supposed to be a big deal, but they weren't utilized very much. It was more the idea of a kid like you hanging out with Kool-aid Man like the kids whom Superman worked with.

[@matthewdrummond1340]

That last part chief's kiss 😘👌 Not sure why it felt so awesome but it did

[@tiablue9106]

I find it charming in the kool-aid man comic they felt the need to add a note in-panel explaining what a hologram is bc readers apparently wouldn't know. again, just showing how times change

[@Rubberman202]

Man, this really makes me want some Kool-Aid now, it's been forever since I had some... OH YEAH!

[@confusedmaggs]

These videos are so much fun. I also feel like one about sugar bear would be pretty good.

[@shipguy55]

I much prefer the mascot costume version of the Kool-Aid man over the times that he has appeared in CGI. Also got to say that was a good skit at the end of the video.

[@KiwiEvilFruit]

This was great! I need to go buy some Kool-Aid now...

[@55twintv39]

4:39 I don’t think they ever did

[@ModelsExInferis]

As a Brit I can tell you those two little black and white lads knew nothing. Nothing! We didn't get Kool-Aid (how can they even call it that with the amount of sugar in it?!) here. I'm pretty sure it's an America only kind of thing. In fact, I didn't even know what it was, even after seeing the Family Guy episode you showed, until a couple of years ago when I got curious about the "Don't drink the Kool-Aid" thing I kept seeing everywhere. And, to be frank, it was probably good we didn't get it here, given the stuff that's in it today, I'd hate to think what it contained back in the 80's! I thought Ribena was sugary, but dear Goddess this stuff takes the biscuit! I did enjoy the video though, even if it meant almost nothing to me! 😉😁

[@55twintv39]

3:24-3:29 That messed up man

[@Eichsterd123]

kool aid man is both the pitcher and the juice

[@guyrocketram9698]

loved the ending skit lol.

[@balloonbikachu7333]

You forgot to say that he revives Mr Peanut

[@alexanderjames5689]

Those comics look cool as!

[@jaggerguth4391]

If I could revive the comic books, It will be in the Archie Era where Kool Aid Man have to Deal with Both The Thirties and Scorch as the recurring villains while also facing one shot villains. These one shot villains have nothing to do with drinking, Instead having them be based on the moral of the Comic. One story in mind deals with bullying and it involved a grown up bully named Gavin Bullion (Who looks like a older, meaner, Reggie) trying to convince bullies to overthrow their parents and take over their neighborhood but the bullies reformed thanks to Kool Aid Man.

[@anthonymarziano1921]

I like that you do brief history Of characters in animation you clearly do some research.

[@LeBasfondMusic]

Yup, I am still terrified 🤣

[@CazyGuyOfLionelHutzAssociates]

I AM THE #1 SCORCH FAN!

[@spindleclown]

IT WAS FLAVORING. Amazing video as always, btw.

[@showtime5096]

Hey, it's good to see you back. Could you please talk about more Top 10 Commercial Muppets?

[@higbeeproductions2340]

Should I try kool aid?

[@Magicghost23]

Oh yeah

[@BenFowler-yh3rq]

How about you do Ben Fowler and Jessie’s Wedding next?

[@caidenjohnson7391]

Sharkle berries do appear on the box

[@Mr_Game-and-Watch]

Think you’d ever do a review of the muppets wizard of oz? Just think it’s a very bizarre film and would be interested to hear your take on it

[@skunkman9815]

Did you know back in the 50’s or 60’s pillsbury made an unsweetened drink mix called funny face

[@crazyfire9470]

1:13 I very closed minded joke about American stereotypes

[@Triad3Force]

Don't drink the Flavorade :D

[@chasformer3091]

Has the Kool Aid Man ever been sued for property damage?

[@russellharrell2747]

I never knew the Bugs Bunny Koolaid connection.

[@55twintv39]

I don’t know the monkees until I looked them up on Wikipedia

[@lucasgallanipacheco]

Koo aid Man inconic child

[@55twintv39]

10:09 1986

[@icklemon07]

this just makes me want to commit various koolade crimes at various locations in a mascot suit before someone **kindly** asks me to stop

[@valeriegreen9568]

Hey Colin how about you do a tony the tiger story

[@ryanmccarthy439]

So is Kool aid man canon to the main marvel universe or what?

[@contareserva3397]

kool aid was a thing in my contry but whit another name unfortnly kool aid man only made an aprirence in one add :(

[@nathanblevins9870]

Can you do captain crunch.

[@Redstudio_production]

Actually look aid was made since 1928 not 27

[@55twintv39]

2:34 1974

[@SuperKiobi13]

He beat randy savage on deatj battle

[@gstone8255]

I prefer soda.

[@TylerRakstis]

Funny how Tony the Tiger was once voiced Kool Aid. Though what was the skit on the end meant to reference?

[@sirhenrymorgan1187]

The end skit is a reference to the phrase "don't drink the Kool-Aid", which means "don't join a cult/fall for propaganda". The phrase originates from the infamous Jonestown cult, who committed mass suicide by drinking poisoned Flavor-Aid, a Kool-Aid knockoff. The end skit is the Kool-Aid Man getting upset over being associated with Jonestown, despite Kool-Aid not being the product used.

[@TylerRakstis]

@@sirhenrymorgan1187 Oh I see now.

[@eggmannega6895]

Bracing myself for Family Guy clips.

[@belleroseelizabethsmith8148]

After ur Disney villains retrospective can u do DreamWorks villans?

[@moonstoneuniverse8516]

The thirsty’s tongues must be so dry 🤢

[@Jp-mn1rq]

We used to torment a fat kid in school. Whenever he would walk by, we’d yell “hey kool aid!” He eventually killed himself. The sad part is everyone continued to speak of him as kool aid.