John Cena as the face of Fruity Pebbles

[Jack Newport]

You know, for decades, and I mean DECADES, Fred Flintstone has been the face of Fruity Pebbles. I know he has his critics, and some would suggest that he isn't PG enough given his previous career in television, but I was a fan.

When it came to the breakfast table, the guy was putting asses in seats for years. As a kid, I remember rooting for him on the TV commericals. Literally making money every time he was in front of the camera. He was the iconic hero that always triumphed over the villian.

Speaking of villians, I hated Barney Rubble with a passion. Always trying to steal Fred's Pebbles! But I was a mark then, and didn't understand the scripted nature of the product. These days I realize Rubble was a true heel, and deserves the Breakfast Hall of Fame for his work.

But now, after all these years, why is Post trying to fix something that isn't broken? Flintstone has single-handedly carried that company on his back, and he's done it all with a character that everyone can relate to! Who dosen't relate to a blue collar caveman that watches drive-in movies with a pink dinosaur? Now THAT'S old school.

I guess all good things have to come to an end. Post must be in it for the money, because now they're going to shove Cena, and the cereal, down our throats for years to come. None of us wanted this, none of us are prepared for this, and to be honest, none of us should accept this. But unfortunately, a majority of us will continue to put up with whatever Post is selling us.

I mean, Mother of God, he only knows 5 fucking flavors!

Sorry.

The point is, John Cena is a poor replacement for Fred Flintstone. An era has ended. This WILL turn off alot of old-school fans. Myself included. I think it's time we all switched to Captain Crunch.

[BennyTheBall]

I'm going to go ahead and guess that John Cena makes you wetter than October.

[Jack Newport]

I'm going to go ahead and guess that John Cena makes you wetter than October.

What are you talking about? Cena becoming the face of the cereal is going to kill the product. Fred could tell people to take their vitamins because he had universal appeal. Cena will get mixed reactions.

The torch needs to be passed, but not to him.

[BennyTheBall]

Fruity Pebbles is a kids cereal + Kids like John Cena + need to move on with the times = smart business decision.

[Jack Newport]

Fruity Pebbles is a kids cereal + Kids like John Cena + need to move on with the times = smart business decision.

Fred Flintstone was popular with kids AND adults. John Cena? He's only got the kids. It's slowly going to limit Pebbles's audience later on down the road.

[K2Jelly]

Are you seriously trying to defend an outdated mascot? Recently, the cereal has been appealing to the kids, not Fred. Newsflash, Cena is a mainstream face at the moment and is relevant with the times. With all the publicity it got, Post would be fools NOT to cash in.

[magglis]

Cena>Fred Flintstone

[B-MCINTYRE]

Your argument here is that John Cena is going to put Fruity Pebbles out of business, am I correct? If this is the case you are wrong. John Cena will sell much more than Fred Flintstone will. Fred's audience is getting up there in age and Cena's is always children under the age of 13. Little Kids get the cereal they want from their parents.., John Cena will be the greatest thing to ever happen to fruity pebbles, marketing wise this is a genius move.

What will kill fruity pebbles, is fruity pebbles themselves. That shit is garbage and is ridiculously unhealthy. No wonder America has an obesity problem. They cram that crap into their bodies with a Shovel. Sure Fred is an Icon, but like Sting he is getting old and it's time he is replaced by a younger more appropriate face of that particular product. John Cena will make Fruity pebbles a lot more money in this day and age.

Oh by the way. Worst breakfast ever.

[FLWWEFan]

When it's all said and done both parties will win and get a nice payday from this. I don't know anyone who goes into a grocery store and buys a box of fruity pebbles because fred flintstone is on the cover, but I'm sure kids with their parents will go into the grocery store and ask for a box of fruity pebbles because john cena is on the cover not to mention wrestling fans and collectors as well.

[Jack Newport]

Are you seriously trying to defend an outdated mascot? Recently, the cereal has been appealing to the kids, not Fred. Newsflash, Cena is a mainstream face at the moment and is relevant with the times. With all the publicity it got, Post would be fools NOT to cash in.

You're entitled to your opinion, but Cena will NEVER be in the same category of breakfast legends like Tony the Tiger, Toucan Sam, and Buzz the Honey Bee. Heck, even lesser stars like Count Chocula are more respected than he'll ever be.