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" While it may be a stretch to say that the likes of Miss Chiquita and Mr. Peanut are emblematic of American culture, they&amp;#039;re surely beloved by millions. But, like all things, even these iconic images have evolved over time. Some slowly\u2014like Morton Salt&amp;#039;s Umbrella Girl, who has only had a few reincarnations since her inception in 1914\u2014and others more drastically, like Planters&amp;#039; Mr. Peanut, who recently underwent a complete digital transformation after years of the same style. Have a look at these iconic American food brand mascots and their unique makeovers.  Sun-Maid Girl  Inspired by a real woman named Lorraine Collett Petersen, in 1916 the Sun-Maid raisin girl became one of the most recognizable figures in American food. The drawing of her in a red bonnet holding a basket of grapes in front of a bright sun has been updated several times over the years. The first was in 1923, followed by a revamp in 1956, 1970 and most recently in 2009, when she underwent the most dramatic overhaul yet, resulting in a more modern physique. Of the change, Sun-Maid President Barry Kriebel told the San Francisco Chronicle: &amp;quot;You&amp;#039;re not going to see her dancing or kicking up her heels out in the vineyard, but have her do what is appropriate for her to do, based on her history but also being a contemporary person living in the 21st century.&amp;quot; Photo: Courtesy of Sun-Maid Raisins Miss Chiquita  In 1944, Miss Chiquita was created to personify the Chiquita banana brand. Depicted on the logo as an animated banana in a brightly colored dress and fruit-filled headdress, she taught consumers about the nutritional value of bananas. Later, live models were hired to play &amp;quot;the first lady of fruit&amp;quot; on television and radio spots. But in 1987, the company decided to revamp the logo and change it from a fruit to an illustrated woman, to better reflect the public image of Miss Chiquita. Photo: Courtesy of Chiquita Banana Mr. Peanut  Planters&amp;#039; iconic Mr. Peanut was launched in 1916, when a schoolboy named Antonio Gentile won the company&amp;#039;s contest for a brand icon with his sketch of a peanut (a commercial artist later added the top hat, monocle and cane). With minor tweaks over the years, Mr. Peanut got a digital update in November 2010 with an animated look that features a more natural beige body and a jacket, tie and slacks. He also has a new voice, played by Robert Downey Jr. Of the change, Planters&amp;#039; senior marketing director Jason Levine told the Los Angeles Times: &amp;quot;This is all about contemporizing Mr. Peanut. He&amp;#039;s one of the best-loved advertising icons in America but we&amp;#039;d found that people didn&amp;#039;t really connect with him beyond nostalgia.&amp;quot; Photo: Donna Esposito / Kraft Foods Snap! Crackle! and Pop!  When Kellogg&amp;#039;s Rice Krispies first hit the market in 1928, it was hard to miss the distinctive crackling sound the cereal made when mixed with milk. In 1933, a tiny gnome named Snap! appeared on the box wearing a baker&amp;#039;s hat and carrying a spoon; by 1939, Crackle! and Pop! joined him. Ten years later, the three gnomes had a complete makeover, resulting in slimmer noses and ears, individual hats and distinctive personalities. Photo: Courtesy of Kellogg&amp;#039;s Umbrella Girl  The Morton Salt Umbrella Girl first appeared on the packaging in 1914. She was featured as a small child holding an umbrella in one hand and a leaking package of salt in the other, with the slogan: &amp;quot;When it rains, it pours.&amp;quot; The logo was slightly updated in 1921 and then in 1933. A bigger change took place in 1941, when she was updated to be a slightly older girl with pigtails and a bright yellow dress. In 1956 she became slightly more cartoon-like; her latest transformation in 1968 completed that look, with a more stylized silhouette and chic bob haircut. Photo: Courtesy of Morton Salt Lucky the Leprechaun  The Lucky Charms Leprechaun was created in 1964 to sell the &amp;quot;magically delicious&amp;quot; cereal containing marshmallows and frosted oats. While the biggest changes to this brand have taken place inside the box\u2014in addition to the original marshmallow shapes of moons, stars, hearts and clovers, there are now horseshoes, balloons, rainbows, pots of gold, leprechaun hats and an hourglass\u2014the cereal&amp;#039;s mascot has also had his fair share of changes. Now named &amp;quot;Lucky,&amp;quot; he sports updated green duds, big front teeth and a more youthful, lively look. Photo: Courtesy of General Mills Tony the Tiger  Tony the Tiger has been the spokes-animal for Kellogg&amp;#039;s Frosted Flakes cereal since he was selected over other contenders proposed by an ad agency\u2014Katy the Kangaroo, Newt the Gnu and Elmo the Elephant\u2014in the early 1950s. Originally an orange cat that walked on all fours and featured a geometric look, Tony has been updated several times throughout the years. His football-shaped head has become rounder, his eyes changed from green to gold, and he has a blue nose. He now walks on his hind legs and sports an athletic, animated build. Photo: Courtesy of Kellogg&amp;#039;s Trix Rabbit  First appearing on cereal boxes in 1957, the Trix Rabbit was always chasing after those fruit-flavored treats with the tagline: &amp;quot;Silly Rabbit, Trix are for kids!&amp;quot; The box&amp;#039;s first cereal-fixated bunny was modeled after a hand puppet. But in the ensuing years, he was destined to become an older, more expressive cartoon\u2014and one of the most lasting, successful stars of a food advertising campaign. Photo: Courtesy of General Mills  "^^<http://www.w3.org/2001/XMLSchema#string>
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