In Popular Culture
The Quaker figure who adorns Quaker Oats' products packaging has been anonymously referred to as "the guy on the oatmeal box" in various episodes of Nickelodeon/Klasky-Csupo's Rugrats, in reference to one of Chuckie Finster's multifarious childhood phobias. Specifically, Chuckie finds the man's hat to be scary.
The Quaker Oats Company is a sponsor of the Chicago Fire Soccer Club of the MLS. Starting next season, their logo will be imprinted on the team uniform.
In Spanish speaking countries Quaker, pronounced "Kwa-Ker" is used to refer to oats.
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