R. J. Reynolds Tobacco Company
In 1987, RJR resurrected the mascot for their Camel brand of cigarette, Joe Camel. Joe Camel, an anthropomorphic cartoon camel wearing sunglasses, was claimed to be a ploy to entice and interest the underaged in smoking. R.J. Reynolds maintained that Joe's "smooth character" was meant only to appeal to adult smokers.
Joey the Jerk
Joey the Jerk's music career started in 1997, with the rap collective, LA Symphony, and he was known as Joey's Dream, for part of his music career in the early 2010s. He released "Average Joe", a studio album, in 2003. The second release, "Mold Me", an extended play, was released by Illect Records, on August 23, 2011. His subsequent studio album, "Catch Me if You Can", was released on September 25, 2015.