2006-12-05 12:37:46 · 12 answers · asked by Wisdom 2 in Pets ➔ Dogs
The name of that adorable chihuahua was Gidget. They shouldn't have stop using her.
2006-12-05 13:59:35 · answer #1 · answered by Adèle 2 · 0⤊ 1⤋
The Taco Bell chihuahua (born c. 1995) was a popular advertising figure and mascot used by Taco Bell, which is a division of Kentucky, United States-based Yum! Brands. The Chihuahua is a breed commonly associated with Mexico, as are the tacos the restaurant serves. The name of the dog used as a model is "Gidget".
In commercials, the dog (sometimes depicted as a Mexican Revolution revolutionary wearing a beret or as a bandit wearing a sombrero) was made to speak through special effects. His advertising catch-phrase was "¡Yo quiero Taco Bell!", Spanish for "I want Taco Bell!". It was subtitled on commercials as "I want some Taco Bell." The voiceover work for these commercials was provided by Carlos Alazraqui, who has starred in the television shows The Fairly Oddparents, Rocko's Modern Life, and Reno 911!.
The figure grew popular, so much so that toy figures of the dog were produced, and "Yo quiero (X)" became a recognized piece of pop culture. The dog also started another catch phrase, "Drop the chalupa!", which briefly became an oft-quoted phrase on SportsCenter.
Despite being wildly popular, some Latin Americans accused the dog of being a thinly veiled ethnic stereotype. Taco Bell denied this but nonetheless stopped showing the dog in advertisements in 2000 in order to pursue other campaigns.[1] The dog was most recently featured in a commercial for GEICO in 2002 along with the GEICO gecko. In 2003, the dog played the role of Bruiser's mom in Legally Blonde 2: Red, White and Blonde.
The Taco Bell Chihuahua is often cited as one of the causes of a recent upsurge in popularity of the breed.[citation needed]
The character may also have repopularized the toy bobbing head dogs often seen in the rear windows of automobiles.
The creator Tom Rinks, won a lawsuit against Taco Bell in 2003. He later went on to create the Nooma series starring famed speaker Rob Bell.[2][3][4]
Despite the dog becoming a popular pop icon, the restaurant's declining sales caused the company to retire the role and replace with new advertisements. It did cause a few rumors that the dog was retired after an accident.[5] It was also rumored that the model "Gidget" had passed away, but Taco Bell denies this, saying the dog is currently living with owners in La Grange, Texas.
probably a little more info than u wanted but there is quite a bit on the dog and wanted to include all history
more info
http://www.everwonder.com/david/tacobell/story.html
2006-12-05 12:54:57 · answer #2 · answered by badgirl41 6 · 0⤊ 2⤋
Yo quiero Taco Bell. Strange name for a dog.
2016-05-22 22:39:55 · answer #3 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
the dog who play the taco bell dog was named Gidget.
2006-12-05 12:41:02 · answer #4 · answered by Govinda505 3 · 1⤊ 2⤋
Fefe
2016-06-06 18:18:20 · answer #5 · answered by Antonieral 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Rover
2006-12-05 12:40:32 · answer #6 · answered by david o 3 · 0⤊ 1⤋
The name of the dog used as a model is "Gidget".
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Taco_Bell_chihuahua
2006-12-05 12:41:12 · answer #7 · answered by kimandchris2 5 · 2⤊ 2⤋
Tico
2006-12-05 12:39:49 · answer #8 · answered by bcringler 4 · 0⤊ 2⤋
I think they called him Taco.
2006-12-05 12:39:46 · answer #9 · answered by eyes_of_iceblue 5 · 0⤊ 2⤋
This day it could ecoli. Not it I know. Nasty situation isn't it.
2006-12-05 12:41:57 · answer #10 · answered by Anonymous · 2⤊ 2⤋