History
A San Francisco bakery created the first Ho Hos in 1920.
A nut-covered version, Nutty Ho Hos, was introduced in 1999, along with a promotional search for "the country's nuttiest celebrity laugh" which was awarded to comedian Eddie Murphy based on consumer votes. This poll actually inspired Murphy to take on the 'Nutty Professor' persona again in Nutty Professor II.
Caramel Ho Hos were introduced in February 2004. The modified snack includes a layer of caramel along with the creme filling.
"Happy Ho Ho" was the original cartoon mascot for Ho Hos, and appeared on the boxes, ads, and television commercials for many years before he was discontinued. The character wore an outfit similar to that of Robin Hood, including a feathered cap.
In 1998, a commercial featured a cat thinking a rolled up rug is a Hostess Ho Ho. Two men pick up the rug and deliver it to a dog school.
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