Greatest 90s Commercial Icons of All Time
“Be Like Mike” (Gatorade) or Kool-Aid Man

Pick Your Favorite

“BE LIKE MIKE” (GATORADE)

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KOOL-AID MAN
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Why This Battle Matters

Can the wall-smashing exuberance of the Kool-Aid Man outpour the aspirational sweat of 'Be Like Mike'? Here lies a clash of iconic '90s ad philosophies: unabashed joy versus relentless ambition. Kool-Aid Man, a literal embodiment of spontaneous fun, breaks barriers (and walls) with a cheerful 'Oh yeah!' On the other end, 'Be Like Mike' transcends the sports drink, symbolizing the pursuit of unmatched excellence and personal aspiration. As fans, your choice is more than nostalgia; it’s a declaration of what defines our cultural icons. Will it be the joyous destruction or the aspirational pursuit that claims the top spot in our hearts and history?

🔥 Fan Takes

Mike had ambition, grace. Drinking Gatorade felt like you could almost dunk. Almost.
honestly though, how you gonna choose between OH YEAH and wanna be like mike? it's like, can i live?
Yo, Kool-Aid Man bursting through walls? Iconic! None of that subtle Mike stuff, just straight up CRASHIN’ in!

How Fans Are Voting

In this battle:

Fans currently prefer “Be Like Mike” (Gatorade) over Kool-Aid Man when it comes to the greatest 90s Commercial Icons of all time. In head-to-head matchups, fans pick “Be Like Mike” (Gatorade) 60.0% of the time over Kool-Aid Man.

Across all battles:

“Be Like Mike” (Gatorade) win rate: 37.4%

Kool-Aid Man win rate: 51.0%

Fan FAQs

Why is there so much debate about this matchup in the Greatest 90s Commercial Icons league?

It's a clash of styles and fan bases: sports enthusiasts and aspirational dreamers versus lovers of pure nostalgia and whimsy. Both 'Be Like Mike' and Kool-Aid Man define the 90s in very different ways, making this a heated and fun debate among fans.

What makes Kool-Aid Man so beloved?

Who doesn't love a giant pitcher of fruit-flavored beverage crashing through walls? Kool-Aid Man is all about fun, surprises, and that iconic 'Oh yeah!' catchphrase. He represents a simpler, joyous time, which really pulls the nostalgic heartstrings of many fans.

Why is 'Be Like Mike' (Gatorade) currently leading over Kool-Aid Man?

Fans seem to resonate with the aspirational and sporty vibe of the 'Be Like Mike' campaign. It's not just about the drink; it's about wanting to embody the greatness of Michael Jordan himself. Kool-Aid Man brings nostalgia and fun, but 'Be Like Mike' connects on a more personal dream level.