History. The precursor to Kool-Aid Man, "the Pitcher Man", was created on July 10, 1954. Marvin Potts, an art director for a New York advertising agency, was hired by General Foods to create an image that would accompany the slogan "A 5-cent package makes two quarts".

Kool-Aid Man is a anthropomorphic pitcher of bright red Kool-Aid who serves as the mascot for the powdered drink-mix brand. The character is known for his audacious entrances and catchphrase “Oh, yeah!”

The Kool-Aid Man first appeared in an ad in 1954. Nearly 60 years later, he's gotten a makeover.

The Kool-Aid Man was born in 1974 Technically, he came into the picture in the summer of 1954. He was illustrated by art director Marvin Potts, who was inspired by his young son's smiley face drawings on a frosted window.

"Drinking the Kool-Aid" is an expression used to refer to a person who believes in a possibly doomed or dangerous idea because of perceived potential high rewards. The phrase typically carries a negative connotation.

Yet perhaps the most unlikely hero to make the jump from drink mascot to Marvel action hero was everyone's favorite giant pitcher, the Kool-Aid Man!

A large beaming smile Noun. Kool-Aid smile (plural Kool-Aid smiles) (US, informal) A large beaming smile.

Actually, the drink believed to be used was the brand Flavor Aid, NOT the brand Kool-Aid, but "drinking the Kool-Aid" became a saying that means slavish adherence to a delusional belief. This despite the fact that cult members were murdered after trying to escape, rather than slavish adherents.

6 feet tall In the video, it's estimated that Kool-Aid Man is 6 feet tall with glass 3.6 inches thick (183 cm and 9.1 cm respectively). Without liquid he'd weigh 5,800 lbs (2,631 kg). But when filled with 607.6 gallons (2,300 lit) of liquid, he weighs in at 11,000 lbs (4,990 kg), which is roughly the same weight as an elephant.

A powdered drink was more appealing to consumers, and in 1927 Perkins' company created Kool-Ade, later renamed Kool-Aid. Perkins first produced Kool-Aid in this building on West First Street in Hastings, Nebraska.

Kool-Aid grew in popularity through the ensuing decades, its Brand swelling in popularity including commercials, comic books, and even a video game for the Brand's popular mascot: the Kool-Aid Man. Beyond the product and its appealing price point, the success of the Kool-Aid Brand is one of consistency.

Kool-Aid grew in popularity through the ensuing decades, its Brand swelling in popularity including commercials, comic books, and even a video game for the Brand's popular mascot: the Kool-Aid Man. Beyond the product and its appealing price point, the success of the Kool-Aid Brand is one of consistency.