# Give the damn rabbit some Trix already!. **URL:** \ **Category:** The BBQ Pit\ **Created:** [July 16, 2002, 11:24am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/give-the-damn-rabbit-some-trix-already/119220 "2002-07-16T11:24:26Z")\ **Posts on this page:** 20\ **Page:** 1
**Author:** ![Grrr](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/grrr/32/146_2.png) [@Grrr](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Grrr)\ **Post date:** [July 16, 2002, 11:24am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/give-the-damn-rabbit-some-trix-already/119220/1 "2002-07-16T11:24:26Z")
You kids are some real jerkwhads! All that fucking rabbit wants is a single bowl **Trix** and y’all can’t even be forthcoming with that! I hope that stupid bunny comes to his senses one day and realize hes bigger than you little punks then proceeds to mawl your asses into nothing but a pile of goo!:mad: 😉 ---
**Author:** ![Seven](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/s/3d9bf3/32.png) [@Seven](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Seven)\ **Post date:** [July 16, 2002, 11:27am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/give-the-damn-rabbit-some-trix-already/119220/2 "2002-07-16T11:27:59Z")
I agree. And give that leprechaun some breakfast while you’re at it. ---
**Author:** ![Max\_Torque](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/m/e9bcb4/32.png) [@Max\_Torque](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Max_Torque)\ **Post date:** [July 16, 2002, 11:48am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/give-the-damn-rabbit-some-trix-already/119220/3 "2002-07-16T11:48:50Z")
The Trix Rabbit is just a victim of “covering the bases”. They have to come up with different premises for the ads featuring different cereal mascots. Examples: Kids have cereal, mascot tries unsuccessfully to get it from them: Trix Mascot has cereal, kids try to get it from him: Lucky Charms Mascot has cereal, other mascot tries successfully to get it from him: Fruity Pebbles Mascot has cereal, tries not to eat it: Cocoa Puffs No one has cereal, but mascot leads others to it: Froot Loops Mascot steals cereal, other mascot steals it back: Cookie Crisp Mascot and kids both have cereal, “enemies” try to destroy it: Cap’n Crunch I’m sure you can think of others…besides, the Trix Rabbit _did_ get some Trix years ago, when kids voted on whether or not he should get some (I voted “yes”). But, of course, one bowl just wasn’t enough, and he’s kept on chasing those kids ever since. ---
**Author:** ![TelcontarStorm](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/t/3ab097/32.png) [@TelcontarStorm](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/TelcontarStorm)\ **Post date:** [July 16, 2002, 2:18pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/give-the-damn-rabbit-some-trix-already/119220/4 "2002-07-16T14:18:17Z")
:: Passes box of ‘Fruit Rings’ from Sav-a-lot :: Well, you know I’m too poor for cable so I can’t afford ‘Trix’. Will these do? :: Passes milk :: ---
**Author:** ![NutWrench](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/nutwrench/32/20193_2.png) [@NutWrench](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/NutWrench)\ **Post date:** [July 16, 2002, 2:21pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/give-the-damn-rabbit-some-trix-already/119220/5 "2002-07-16T14:21:11Z")
And there’s nothing funny about being “cuckoo for Cocoa Puffs” either. Sonny the Cuckoo Bird is clearly a sugar junkie and possibly has manic-depressive issues as well. ---
**Author:** ![Eve](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/e/9e8a1a/32.png) [@Eve](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Eve)\ **Post date:** [July 16, 2002, 2:42pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/give-the-damn-rabbit-some-trix-already/119220/6 "2002-07-16T14:42:45Z")
I disagree. The Cocoa Puffs bird and the Trix rabbit obviously have substance-abuse issues. The children would be enabling them if they gave in to their deranged lusts for those particular snacks. Now, shall we discuss why Cap’n Crunch’s entire crew seems to consist of two prepubescent, kidnapped children? ---
**Author:** ![MachV](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/m/d9b06d/32.png) [@MachV](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/MachV)\ **Post date:** [July 16, 2002, 2:51pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/give-the-damn-rabbit-some-trix-already/119220/7 "2002-07-16T14:51:13Z")
I don’t recall the rabbit ever getting a bowl. I, too, voted “yes” waaaay back when. (79-80?) He didn’t win. But I personally believe the election was rigged. I’m assuming it’s been done a few times since? ---
**Author:** ![Fern\_Forest](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/f/71c47a/32.png) [@Fern\_Forest](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Fern_Forest)\ **Post date:** [July 16, 2002, 2:52pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/give-the-damn-rabbit-some-trix-already/119220/8 "2002-07-16T14:52:59Z")
After reading NutWrench’s post I so want to post the racist interpretation of Cocoa Puffs and Frosted Flakes. (sadly I forget the name of the comic who did that.) Do they recycle that “Should the rabbit get Trix?” thing every 10 or so years? I seem to remember it happening twice. Apple Jax: Ok, look, if you’re sooooooo concerned that people might buy you cereal thinking it tastes like apples that you’ve run the exact same stupid ad campaign for the last 20 years telling us that it doesn’t taste like apples then why don’t you CHANGE THE FREAKIN’ NAME!!! I mean, we don’t see Grape Nuts doing that, do we? Huh? We need a Nun smilie witha ruler whackin’ some knuckles! ---
**Author:** ![ResIpsaLoquitor](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/r/b3f665/32.png) [@ResIpsaLoquitor](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/ResIpsaLoquitor)\ **Post date:** [July 16, 2002, 2:54pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/give-the-damn-rabbit-some-trix-already/119220/9 "2002-07-16T14:54:36Z")
I wrote a paper in high school on how Lucky Charms perpetuates negative stereotypes about the Irish, including how most of the commercials seem to be remnants of early Irish lynchings. Got an A. (It helped that the teacher was named Patrick and spoke with a brogue. 😃 ) I don’t understand why Cap’n Crunch’s eyebrows are on his hat. That’s just bizzare. I don’t understand why Count Chocula doesn’t incinerate in daylight. Maybe he just has a vampire fetish. ---
**Author:** ![Fern\_Forest](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/f/71c47a/32.png) [@Fern\_Forest](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Fern_Forest)\ **Post date:** [July 16, 2002, 3:01pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/give-the-damn-rabbit-some-trix-already/119220/10 "2002-07-16T15:01:13Z")
> [@](#): > > (The Trix Rabbit twice got to eat a bowl of Trix. Once in 1976, and again in 1980 following a box-top voting campaigns). From [This page](http://www.lavasurfer.com/cereal-generalmills.html) I believe he got some again in the last 5 years. ---
**Author:** ![Lyllyan](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/l/b2d939/32.png) [@Lyllyan](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Lyllyan)\ **Post date:** [July 16, 2002, 3:01pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/give-the-damn-rabbit-some-trix-already/119220/11 "2002-07-16T15:01:24Z")
I am actually surprised that the ACLU has not entered a suit against these **Trix** kids. It is clearly a case of discrimination and harrasement. Secondly, could we have a fund raiser for Toucan-Sam? He follows he nose/whereever it goes. He definately needs professional help. What are we to do if he starts listening to the voices in his head? Thirdly, while we are at it, could someone _please_ shoot that Honeycomb monster? ---
**Author:** ![RTFirefly](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/r/c77e96/32.png) [@RTFirefly](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/RTFirefly)\ **Post date:** [July 16, 2002, 3:17pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/give-the-damn-rabbit-some-trix-already/119220/12 "2002-07-16T15:17:11Z")
> [@](#): > > \*Originally posted by MachV \* > I don’t recall the rabbit ever getting a bowl. Neither do I, but I rolled him a cigar-sized joint once back in the 1970s. 😃 [sub]Silly rabbi - kicks are for Trids![/sub] ---
**Author:** ![Scylla](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/s/a5b964/32.png) [@Scylla](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Scylla)\ **Post date:** [July 16, 2002, 3:31pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/give-the-damn-rabbit-some-trix-already/119220/13 "2002-07-16T15:31:55Z")
I heard the little elves in Rice Krispies are actually gay. The fact is that “Snap” is really Hastur, “Crackle” is really MattMCL, and “Pop” is clearly Esprix. It’s pretty obvious on the face of it, and it also answers that age old question of what that white sticky stuff is that holds Rice Krispy Treats together. ---
**Author:** ![peasea](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/p/bc79bd/32.png) [@peasea](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/peasea)\ **Post date:** [July 16, 2002, 3:45pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/give-the-damn-rabbit-some-trix-already/119220/14 "2002-07-16T15:45:21Z")
> [@](#): > > _Originally posted by Eve_ > The Cocoa Puffs bird and the Trix rabbit obviously have substance-abuse issues. From Osiris’s link: > [@](#): > > Dr. Hypnosis > General Mills Trix > Dr. Hypnosis appeared in TV ads. We believe his job was to help the Trix Rabbit overcome his strong desire for Trix cereal. There you have it: Not only did the rabbit have substance abuse issues, he received treatment for them. He’s apparently sinced relapsed, or the good Dr. was not successful in the first place. ---
**Author:** ![Amp](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/a/6a8cbe/32.png) [@Amp](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Amp)\ **Post date:** [July 16, 2002, 3:48pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/give-the-damn-rabbit-some-trix-already/119220/15 "2002-07-16T15:48:07Z")
> [@](#): > > \*Originally posted by Scylla \* > \*\*It’s pretty obvious on the face of it, and it also answers that age old question of what that white sticky stuff is that holds Rice Krispy Treats together. \*\* I knew there was a reason I didn’t like Rice Krispies Treats. ---
**Author:** ![Abe\_Babe](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/a/3ab097/32.png) [@Abe\_Babe](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Abe_Babe)\ **Post date:** [July 16, 2002, 3:48pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/give-the-damn-rabbit-some-trix-already/119220/16 "2002-07-16T15:48:10Z")
If I were into gay elves, I would go for the Keebler elves. At least they have a home to go to, and eating nothing but Rice Krispies would get old faster than all those cookies. And that silver haired head elf (snicker) looks quite distinguished. ---
**Author:** ![Delta-9](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/d/3be4f8/32.png) [@Delta-9](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Delta-9)\ **Post date:** [July 16, 2002, 4:13pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/give-the-damn-rabbit-some-trix-already/119220/17 "2002-07-16T16:13:43Z")
I may never eat Rice Crispy Treats again. ::shudder:: ---
**Author:** ![Tars\_Tarkas](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/t/6a8cbe/32.png) [@Tars\_Tarkas](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Tars_Tarkas)\ **Post date:** [July 16, 2002, 4:37pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/give-the-damn-rabbit-some-trix-already/119220/18 "2002-07-16T16:37:52Z")
The Trix Rabbit does get some Trix, how do you think they make Co-Co Puffs? The Rabbits toliet is really a funnel that empties into the Co-Co Puffs factory! ---
**Author:** ![crazy4chaucer](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/c/b5e925/32.png) [@crazy4chaucer](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/crazy4chaucer)\ **Post date:** [July 16, 2002, 6:21pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/give-the-damn-rabbit-some-trix-already/119220/19 "2002-07-16T18:21:08Z")
> [@](#): > > Originally posted by Scylla > It’s pretty obvious on the face of it, and it also answers that age old question of what that white sticky stuff is that holds Rice Krispy Treats together. One of the guys I work with is gay. Should I be worried that he brought up some Rice Krispie treats for the office? eewwww!!! ---
**Author:** ![Abe\_Babe](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/a/3ab097/32.png) [@Abe\_Babe](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Abe_Babe)\ **Post date:** [July 16, 2002, 6:59pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/give-the-damn-rabbit-some-trix-already/119220/20 "2002-07-16T18:59:11Z")
Just don’t ask for the recipe. [Next page](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/give-the-damn-rabbit-some-trix-already/119220.md?page=2)