Dunkaroos

The Dunkaroos mascot is a cartoon kangaroo, explaining the product's name which is a portmanteau of dunk and kangaroos. The original mascot was Sydney, a caricature of modern Australian culture, who wore a hat, vest, and tie and spoke with an Australian accent, and was voiced by John Cameron Mitchell. At the height of their popularity in 1996, a contest known as "Dunk-a-roos Kangaroo Kanga-Who Search" was held, resulting in the new mascot: Duncan, named the dunkin' daredevil. [1]

The product was discontinued in the United States in 2012 but continued to be sold in Canada. In 2016, General Mills announced a campaign called "Smugglaroos", which encouraged Canadians travelling to the United States to bring the snack to Americans who wanted it.[2] DunkAroos continued being sold in Canada until January 2018, with no comment by General Mills. In December 2019 Dunkaroos were brought back unofficially by Nestlé with a chocolate-hazelnut flavour. The biscuits are shaped like a kangaroo biscuit. This is only available in Australia as Nestlé does not have the right to sell Dunkaroos worldwide. [3]

On February 3, 2020, a Buzzfeed article was published claiming that General Mills sent them exclusive info regarding a return of Dunkaroos.[4] An official Twitter account for Dunkaroos links to the article in the bio, claiming that Dunkaroos are currently scheduled to be re-released during the summer of 2020.

In May 2020, Dunkaroos began arriving at 7-Eleven stores in the United States. [5]

Dunkaroos Flavors include: Vanilla Frosting with Chocolate Cookies, Chocolate Frosting with Graham Cookies, Strawberry Frosting with Vanilla Cookies, and Rainbow Sprinkle Frosting with Chocolate Chip Graham Cookies.

Previously the cookies were cinnamon flavoured. There was a special SpongeBob SquarePants Edition, featuring yellow frosting. Then in 2010, the cookies collaborated with Dreamworks to add series like Megamind and Shark Tale.[6]

• Dunkaroos Twitter
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