Milo is the best selling brand of chocolate drink mix here in NZ. The brand was launched in 1934, although I barely heard of it before I moved here. It is owned by Nestles, [ which has its own interesting history, starting in Switzerland.]
Nestles Quik is also sold here and, while the kids were having some for breakfast this morning, I regaled them with my imitation of Farfel. Remember him?
So, I just had to show them the 'real' thing--as I'm convinced they think I have lost my mind and make up most of the 'facts' I shower upon them. This is the first video I came across...
After they left for school, I did a bit of research on good ol' Farfel and found out that he was created in the wee hours of the morning in Wichita, KS, when comedian Jimmy Nelson picked up a stuffed dog to entertain a rather small audience. His name came from menus from the Catskills (a type of noodle). [If you want the whole story, click here].
And that, my dear readers, is how a legend was 'born'.
Oh my gosh I never thought I would see that again! I actually still sing that too when I see Nestles. Thanks for the "walk down memory lane".
ReplyDeletea wonderful salute to the days when the message was simple and the adverts we cheaply made.
ReplyDeleteLoved the post. Unfortunately now I want a glass of Nestle's chocolate milk...I remember the advertisement also. Thanks for the fun memory.
ReplyDeleteLove the Mount Taranaki banner Bettyl!
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