Sprinkle Spangles was a short-lived
breakfast cereal by
General Mills
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. It was introduced in the mid 90s, alongside
Hidden Treasures. The cereal was of star-shaped pieces covered with multi-colored sprinkles. The commercials claimed that they "Spangled every angle with sprinkles." Sprinkle Spangles were no longer available in 1998.
Mascot
The Sprinkle Spangles mascot was the Sprinkle
Genie
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– are invisible creatures in early pre-Islamic Arabian religious systems and later in Islamic myt ...
(voiced by
Dom DeLuise
Dominick DeLuise (August 1, 1933 – May 4, 2009) was an American actor, comedian, director, producer, chef, and author. Known primarily for his comedic performances, he rose to fame in the 1970s as a frequent guest on television variety sho ...
). He would often appear in front of children who wished they had sprinkles for breakfast. The Sprinkle Genie's own catchphrase was: "You wish it, I dish it!" The mascot was dropped before the cereal was retired.
See also
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List of defunct consumer brands
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References
General Mills cereals
Products introduced in 1993
Discontinued products
Historical foods in American cuisine
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