When Mad Men made its series debut in the summer of 2007, viewers were immediately hooked into the bold, vivacious world of advertising.

Come join us on an exclusive “factree” tour filled with magic ovens, a subterranean fudge river, rainbow cannons, and a peek at how the elves do movie night!

It’s a brand mascot’s world and we’re just living in it. Here’s a refresher on our favorite stories from 2016 starring these familiar faces (with a couple of fresh ones in between!).

If you believe with all of your heart that elves can create uncommonly good treats and there is a pinch of magic in every bite, then you believe in the Keebler Elves.

As 2016 comes to a close, McDonald’s — or more specifically, McDonald’s UK – has teamed up alongside Amazon and Blippar to launch its “biggest ever Christmas campaign.”

If you take a stroll down the cereal aisle, you’re bound to find this icon and his cheery grin, white hair, and Quaker hat greeting you from a box of instant oatmeal. He’s Larry, the Quaker man mascot for Quaker Oats

We’re paying tribute to some of the season’s most enduring, inspiring, and heartwarming spots starring these icons.

At first glance, Twitter’s instantly recognizable brand mascots might appear to be nothing more than “Twitter Bird” and “Fail Whale,” but take a closer look.

She has flowing hair and wears a crown like adornment atop her head. Her face is serene and her all-knowing grin is akin to the Mona Lisa — if Da Vinci’s masterpiece was ever a secret coffee enthusiast, that is.

Thanksgiving is right around the corner and with it comes a big day filled with turkey and stuffing, family, friends, parades and a football game (or two), and pumpkin pie to cap off the evening.