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When Franken Berry Cereal Caused a Pink Poop Panic in the ’70s

In March 1971, General Mills launched a new line of monster-themed cereals to capitalize on the success of Lucky Charms. The first two entries were Count Chocula, a chocolate-flavored vampire, and Franken Berry, a strawberry-flavored

The Haunted History of General Mills’ Monster Cereals

Mickey Yarber

General Mills’ Monster Cereals have been haunting breakfast tables for over five decades now, blending classic horror characters with breakfast nostalgia. First introduced in 1971, these cereals became iconic not just for their flavors, but

Monster Cereals Have Returned For the 2024 Season

Walter King

General Mill’s Monster Cereals are back starting this month for the 2024 Halloween season. This year’s lineup features Count Chocula, Boo Berry, Franken Berry, and Carmella Creeper. In a new twist, this year’s cereals introduce new pet marshmallows–one for each

Ten Classic Halloween Commercials That Haunt Our Memories

Stacey

I love commercials. I always have. My mom told me that when I was a kid, I’d spend a lot of time during shows gathering toys to play with, but I’d run from my room

Retro Commercials: Halloween Monster Cereals

OldSchool80s

I don’t know about you, but commercials can often take me back to my formative years as quickly as any song or movie can. That is why we will continue this semi-regular feature on ’80s commercials