Anyone else remember the scary Green Giant commercials from the late 60-early 70s?

Posted by Head-Reindeer-4082@reddit | GenX | View on Reddit | 34 comments

I was watching some vintage commercials on YouTube recently and remembered a commercial from my early childhood (before I started school). It was for Green Giant vegetables and the mascot was this huge scary looking giant who towered over the landscape. There was also a video about many moms calling in to complain that the commercials were scaring the children. That giant was terrifying to a 4 or 5ish year old me.

Did any of y’all have similar experiences?

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OliJalapeno@reddit

I love the green giant

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SheriffBartholomew@reddit

Weird, I never found anything about that to be scary. Y'all need to man up!

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AnnieOnline@reddit

I still sing, “Ho ho hooo! Green Gi-ant!” when I pull out a bag of frozen veggies.

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snark_maiden@reddit

I did it just now when I got out a can of GG peas!

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upv395@reddit

The scariest thing about the Green Giant is how short his skirt is. They depicted him stepping over hills and fields and I just couldn’t stop laughing about how the people he stepped over saw way too much of his Jolly Green Giant.

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jfrankparnell85@reddit

You know what he does - he stands over his corn and peas

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bagoTrekker@reddit

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jfrankparnell85@reddit

The Little Green Sprout!

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blaspheminCapn@reddit

Sprout

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BorisTheHangman@reddit

I camped in the campground where the Jolly Green Giant statue is located in Blue Earth, MN.

https://www.roadsideamerica.com/story/2127

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inafishbowl17@reddit

Early on I remember seeing an actual person dressed as the giant. Yeah he was scary. The cartoon later softened the image.

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Useful_Humor_1152@reddit

I had to post this. I was older so the giant didn't scare me. For those of you younger, it seems you can relive your childhood nightmares 😆

The Jolly Green Giant Museum in Blue Earth, Minnesota, is a free, self-guided attraction next to the 55.5-foot-tall Jolly Green Giant statue, featuring Green Giant memorabilia, company history, vintage commercials, and a gift shop.

The statue was built in 1979 as a tourist draw after the interstate bypassed the town, and the museum tells the story of the brand and its connection to Blue Earth, a former canning factory location. Visitors can see old factory machinery, merchandise, and learn about the brand's evolution.

What to expect

Free admission: The museum is free to enter.

Statue: A 55.5-foot-tall statue of the Jolly Green Giant is located in the adjacent park for photo opportunities.

Exhibits: See Green Giant memorabilia, vintage commercials, and the history of the Minnesota Valley Canning Company, which was founded in Blue Earth.

Machinery: The museum includes old canning factory machinery and artifacts.

Gift Shop: A gift shop offers souvenirs and locally made goods.

Sprouts: Look for 24 uniquely painted "Sprout" statues around town.

Location and access

The museum and statue are located at the crossroads of I-90 and Highway 169.

It's a popular, quick stop for travelers on long road trips.

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gcwardii@reddit

I hid behind the couch when he came on. I remember doing that at age 2 or 3. It’s my earliest memory lol

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tbodillia@reddit

Never thought of them as scary.

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YourGuyK@reddit

Scary? He's the "Jolly" Green Giant. There was a big statue of him near my college.

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No1_Amphibian_5649@reddit

Blu Earth Minnesota, I've been to that statue many times

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Affectionate-Map2583@reddit

In Minnesota? A stop by the Jolly Green Giant was on the list for our cross country camping trip, but with the ambitious drive that day, sadly, we skipped it. We did stop to see the park filled with giant concrete ears of corn near Columbus, OH, though.

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YourGuyK@reddit

Yep.

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itgoesineasy@reddit

I wasn’t sure why there was a giant all about vegetables…..

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catlips@reddit

I remember watching an old Lassie show rerun one day. Timmy turned around, looked past the camera into the distance with a startled gasp, and they cut to a Jolly Green Giant commercial. It was hilarious.

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Sufficient_Stop8381@reddit

He got cancelled. Kept calling women hoes

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waderockett@reddit

Heard about the Jolly Green Giant He's so big and mean He stands there laughin' with his hands on his hips And then he hits you with a can of beans

https://youtu.be/oSlUq2dCOEA?si=nAdcL73P7ynCT_7c

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VeeLund@reddit

I have this song on my playlist!

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Ok-Street7504@reddit

I'd liked them, I thought they were kind of cool.

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Got_Bent@reddit

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MoonageDayscream@reddit

Ho ho ho!

I had a Lil Sprout radio.

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Oh, and forget Sprout. Why's my mascot need a mascot?

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