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, which contained oat cereal bits shaped like smiling

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bears, lions, elephants, and stars. Its

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. It originated in 1969. Known primarily as a breakfast cereal of the 1970s and 1980s, Kaboom remained available for sale until 2010 when it was discontinued by General Mills.

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* Kaboom cereal was referenced in the first chapter of

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uses a gun hidden in a box of Kaboom cereal in an attempt to kill The Bride. * A box of Kaboom also appears as a focal point in the

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' video for their song "Cherub". * Kaboom cereal was referenced in the " Game of Tones" episode of ''

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''. * Kaboom was the subject of a humorous essay at

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on September 4, 2013. * In the Mary Tyler Moore episode "Just Friends", anchorman Ted Baxter lists Kaboom and Cocoa Puffs as his favorite cereals. * Kaboom cereal was referenced in the MST3k episode "Indestructable Man" during the opening dialogue.

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Products introduced in 1969 General Mills cereals discontinued products Products and services discontinued in 2010 Historical foods in American cuisine {{Food-product-stub

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