Frito Bandito

The Frito Bandito was the cartoon mascot for Fritos corn chips from 1967 to 1971. The Bandito was created by the Foote, Cone & Belding Agency, and animated by Tex Avery. The character was voiced by Mel Blanc, who used an exaggerated Mexican accent not unlike another character of his - Speedy Gonzales. The Frito Bandito spoke broken English and robbed people of their Frito corn chips, embodying the "Mexican bandit" cliche often seen in western movies.

Related Topics:
Cartoon - Mascot - Fritos - Corn chips - 1967 - 1971 - Tex Avery - Mel Blanc - Speedy Gonzales - Western movie

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The Frito Bandito was retired in 1971, under pressure from the National Mexican-American Anti-Defamation Committee and others.

Related Topics:
1971 - National Mexican-American Anti-Defamation Committee

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Part of the Frito Bandito campaign had a song that featured these lyrics:

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Aye, yii, yii, yiiii,

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I am dee Frito Bandito.

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I love Frito's Corn Chips,

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I love dem I do.

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I love Frito's Corn Chips,

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I take dem from you.

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Aye, yii, yii, yiiii,

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Oh, I am the Frito Bandito.

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Give me Frito Corn chips

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And I'll be your friend.

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The Frito Bandito

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You must not offend.

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