Dear Quaker Oats Man

Dear Mr. Quaker Oats Man,

I’m not sure exactly what it is about you that makes him have this reaction, but my 20 month old son worships you. It could be your pretty white hair or your rosy red cheeks or your happy stare, but I think it’s probably the hat. He points and begs to hold whatever it is we have that is plastered with your face, whether it be rice cakes, oatmeal, corn bran cereal or that insanely delicious new snack mix.

Even though your logo screams OLD in every way, shape and form, I want you to know that you definitely have a young fan base. Are you opening up for the Wiggles show on their Summer tour, by any chance? Seeing you in person would just totally make my son’s world!

But I digress. I wanted to pick a small bone with you, but let’s keep this under wraps as I don’t want to have an argument with my son. Remember, he is the Quaker Oats man’s number 1 fan! You know those chocolaty mini rice cakes you make? Please call my local Publix and refuse to restock their shelves. It is impossible for me to not eat an entire bag in one sitting. Just like its impossible for my son not to want to point when he sees The QOM.

Signed,

Mommy of the #1 QOM fan