I'm sorry, but to this day I can't listen to the classic Mexican folk song "Cielito Lindo" without these classic lyrics running through my head...
The Frito Bandito was the mascot for Fritos Corn Chips from 1967 through 1971. Originally, he was more of a caricature of a Mexican bandit, with gold tooth and stubble. A cleaning up of his appearance did nothing to endear him to the hearts of the National Mexican-American Anti-Defamination Committee, and he was retired soon after. Here's one of the original commercials...
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