Fictional CharacterAmericanFictional — Tootsie Roll Industries advertising
Tootsie Roll
Candy mascot, iconic advertising character
Biography
An iconic cartoon character and the mascot of the Tootsie Roll candy company, appearing in numerous advertisements since the 1960s. Known for the memorable jingle 'How many licks does it take?'
Quick Facts
Category
Fictional Character
Nationality
American
Created
1960
Appears In
Tootsie Roll Industries advertising
Thinking about the name
Tootsie
American origin
“A diminutive form of Toots with extra affection conveyed through the -ie suffix, popularized by the 1982 film "Tootsie" starring Dustin Hoffman. Tootsie embodies playful, theatrical charm with a distinctly retro-modern quality. The name feels fun, endearing, and slightly tongue-in-cheek.”