Smokey the bear

Thursday, December 23, 2010

Smokey The Bear was the correct answer on Million Dollar Money Drop tonight.

Well, The sixth question on tonight’s Million Dollar Money Drop was. Which of these advertising icons was the oldest: Ronald McDonald, the Trix Rabbit, or Smokey Bear. The winning answer was Smokey Bear, who is 66 years old. The Trix Rabbit is 53 years old, and Ronald McDonald is a youthful 47 years old.
Smokey the Bear first was introduced to the public on August 9 1944 on a poster. Which one of these advertising icons is the oldest: Ronald McDonald, Smokey the Bear or The Trix Rabbit? Smokey is 66 years old and is the most recognized image of the US Forest Service, helping to prevent forest fires
Smokey Bear is the U.S. Forest Service’s mascot, he was created in 1944. His slogan changed in 2001 from the one posted above to “Only You Can Prevent Wildfires”. The image of Smokey Bear and his slogan are recognized in the U.S. by 95% of adults and 77% of children, according to the Ad Council.

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