Originally called 'Siglo XX' - 'siglo' is Spanish for century and the two 'X' Roman numerals represent the beer being named to commemorate the new, as then 20th, century. The modern Dos Equis name means 'two Xs'. First brewed in 1897 by a German brewer who established the Moctezuma brewery in Veracruz, Mexico in 1884.

Besides sales, the most telling metric of success for the campaign was in the public's willingness to not only tolerate the ads but to actively seek them out. Search YouTube for the ads, and you might not even see entries from Dos Equis or Euro RSCG, the marketing company responsible for the Man's birth.

Dos Equis is finally leaving “interesting” behind. The Mexican imported beer has a new tagline, “Get a Dos,” that ends the brand's association with the “Most Interesting Man in the World” campaign.

Don't worry about Goldsmith, though. He's still super successful. After leaving Dos Equis, he went on to snag a role in Mamma Mia 2: Here We Go Again! and to act in other commercials. He couldn't seem to leave his alcohol spokesman roots behind.

At the beginning of the Dos Equis journey the beer was first named Siglo XX which stands for 20th century. The name Dos Equis later came about from the roman numeral for twenty, which is XX. Dos Equis has now been available in the United states since 1983 when it was first imported from Mexico.

Moctezuma, the last leader of the Aztecs, rules the land that is currently known as Mexico. He would come to be the inspiration for the Dos Equis® label design. Moctezuma famously confronted the Spanish conquistador, Hernán Cortés, and Dos Equis® celebrates his boldness.

The Most Interesting Man in the World is a well-traveled gentleman who presents his studious insights about society, human behavior, and popular products, while carefully stipulating that he doesn't always use or do these things. He is usually seen drinking a bottle of Dos Equis beer.

actor Fernando Lamas Goldsmith says actor Fernando Lamas was his inspiration for "The Most Interesting Man in the World." The two had become sailing buddies and Goldsmith perfected an impression of him.

Jonathan Goldsmith (born September 26, 1938) is an American character actor. He began his career on the New York stage, then started a career in film and television. He appeared in several TV shows from the 1960s to the 1990s.

Dollar Shave Club does a lot of things right when it comes to marketing, and its slogan is no exception. The Dollar Shave Club slogan is "Shave time. Shave money." This is an excellent slogan because it's exactly what the company is trying to do for its customers.

actor Jonathan Goldsmith The Most Interesting Man in the World was an advertising campaign for Dos Equis beer featuring actor Jonathan Goldsmith as a bearded, debonair older gentleman with voiceovers that were both humorous and outrageous. The advertisements first began appearing in the United States in 2006 and became a popular Internet meme.

The Most Interesting Man in the World is a well-traveled gentleman who presents his studious insights about society, human behavior, and popular products, while carefully stipulating that he doesn't always use or do these things. He is usually seen drinking a bottle of Dos Equis beer.