Greatest 90s Commercial Icons of All Time - “Be Like Mike” (Gatorade) or Chester Cheetah (Cheetos)
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Why This Battle Matters
Is it the suave, cheesy swagger of Chester Cheetah or the aspirational excellence of 'Be Like Mike' that defines the 90s for you? Here we have a face-off that’s less about snacks versus sports drinks and more about the essence of cool versus the pinnacle of aspiration. Chester brought fun and mischief to our TV screens with a sunglasses-wearing cheetah pushing cheesy goodness, while Michael Jordan's Gatorade campaign encapsulated the raw ambition to excel and be the best. What’s at stake? It’s a battle for the soul of a decade — will nostalgia for laid-back cool triumph, or will the drive for greatness reign supreme? Your pick ultimately answers whether you lean towards indulgence or inspiration.
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How Fans Are Voting
In this battle:
Fans currently prefer Chester Cheetah (Cheetos) over “Be Like Mike” (Gatorade) when it comes to the greatest 90s Commercial Icons of all time. In head-to-head matchups, fans pick Chester Cheetah (Cheetos) 67.9% of the time over “Be Like Mike” (Gatorade).
Across all battles:
Chester Cheetah (Cheetos) win rate: 43.7%
“Be Like Mike” (Gatorade) win rate: 34.5%
Fan FAQs
Who's the top dog in the 'Greatest 90s Commercial Icons of All Time'?
Currently, it's 'Whassup?!' from Budweiser topping the charts. Check out who else is on the list and where our current contenders stand by visiting the GOAT List.
What's the big deal about the matchup between Chester Cheetah and 'Be Like Mike' in the 'Greatest 90s Commercial Icons of All Time' league?
This face-off is epic because it pits the ultimate cool cat against the ultimate sports aspiration. Chester's relaxed, suave demeanor clashes with the high-energy, inspirational vibe of 'Be Like Mike'. Fans are torn because each contender represents such distinct 90s vibes.
Why is Chester Cheetah leading by a lot against 'Be Like Mike'?
Fans are really vibing with Chester Cheetah's cool, slick personality. His unforgettable phrases and laid-back attitude from those Cheetos commercials are nostalgic hits. It seems like that cool cat charm is just too irresistible compared to 'Be Like Mike'.