History of World’s Oldest Mascot: Michelin Man | DIStory Dan Evolution Ep. 83

Go to http://www.squarespace.com/disneydan to get a free trial and 10% off your first purchase of a website or domain. The world’s oldest branded character, the Michelin Man aka Bibendum has been with us for over 100 years. What you might not know is that he started off as an aristocrat that encouraged drinking, literally. It’s what his name means. To drink. Like… What?? His tire built body has morphed and changed over the years from horrifying to cuddly, cigar smoking drunk to a puppy owner. This is one wild ride. 00:00 - Brief History Of The Inflatable Bike Tire 01:56 - A Tire Mascot Is Born: Bibendum 04:04 - Michelin Man's Early Exposition Life 05:06 - The First Michelin Man Mascot Costumes 07:28 - The Michelin Family Man 09:30 - Inflatable Michelin Man Puppets? 11:25 - Michelin X Tire Changes The World 14:00 - 70's Michelin Man Is Rad 14:35 - The Michelin Baby Was Weird 15:39 - 90's Revamp Gets Inflated! 17:36 - Bubble The Tire Dog 18:30 - New Inflatable Costumes Rise Up 21:26 - Sponsor (SquareSpace) 22:55 - Outro & You Rock! ALL MY LINKS - http://www.TheDisneyDan.com *Patreon -   / disneydan   *Subscribe -    / @distorydan   Edited by Kenny Johnson Follow, Like & Subscribe on: *Twitter -   / disneydan   *Disney Dan Facebook -   / distorydan   *Instagram -   / thedisneydan   *Character Resources thanks to great blogs like Character Central, Kenny The Pirate, and more.