Have you ever stopped to think about how long some brands have been around? Think about it. Some brands have become such a staple in many of our lives that we refer to them constantly — like calling any brand of tissue paper “Kleenex” or generic cola “Coke.”

There are certainly some veterans when it comes to food products and brands. For a perfect example, take a walk down the cereal aisle next time you”re in the grocery store. How many of those brands do you remember eating as a child yourself? We”re betting more than a few!

Feeling inspired to take a stab into the history of the grocery world, we found a couple of old school commercials to entertain you. Did we mention that all of these items are still available in your local grocery store and also on SocialGrocery.com? Let”s revisit a few old time favorites!

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>> Rice Krispies
Come on, who doesn”t love a nice Snap! Crackle! Pop!

>> Tootsie Pops
Did they ever figure out how many licks it takes?

>> Maypo
All he wants is his Maypo! Doesn”t everyone?

>> Bosco
No one does chocolately magic better than Bosco.

>> Pabst Blue Ribbon
Funny to see how PBR started as a classy bar beverage and evolved into the staple of college students everywhere, isn”t it?

It”s amazing to see how far some brands have come. What other favorite product veterans are still kickin”?
Bit-O-Honey? SPAM? Necco Wafers, anyone?

Grab all of these products and more on Social Grocery — become the socialite, add them to your pantry and don”t forget to share with your friends!