Mr. Peanut is dead at 104, Internet goes Nuts
Written by Jazzy T on January 22, 2020
Planters announced Wednesday that after a 104 year run as the company’s nutty mascot, Mr. Peanut died in a self-less act to save Wesley Snipes.
#MrPeanut immediately became the biggest trend in the U.S.
We’re devastated to confirm that Mr. Peanut is gone. He died doing what he did best – having people’s backs when they needed him most. #RIPeanut pic.twitter.com/12PyWYJB7J
— The Estate of Mr. Peanut (@MrPeanut) January 22, 2020
Word around town is that this video is a preview of a the Planters Superbowl Ad.
Snack brands including Snickers and Oreo offered their condolences on Twitter.
We’re devastated to confirm that Mr. Peanut is gone. He died doing what he did best – having people’s backs when they needed him most. #RIPeanut pic.twitter.com/12PyWYJB7J
— The Estate of Mr. Peanut (@MrPeanut) January 22, 2020
For a couple of brands with absolutely no personified icons, they sure are milking this tragic news for all that it’s worth!
We’re devastated to confirm that Mr. Peanut is gone. He died doing what he did best – having people’s backs when they needed him most. #RIPeanut pic.twitter.com/12PyWYJB7J
— The Estate of Mr. Peanut (@MrPeanut) January 22, 2020
This is NUTS!
