What led to the downfall of the Frito Bandito?
Published in Daily Trivia
The Frito Bandito was the cartoon mascot for Fritos corn chips from 1967 to 1971. Pressure from the National Mexican-American Anti-Defamation Committee and others prompted an update to the character; his gold tooth and stubble were eliminated and his hair combed. The character was completely retired in 1971.
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