Bibendum
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Bibendum, also known as the Michelin Man, is the iconic, rotund white mascot of the Michelin tire company and one of the world’s oldest and most recognizable brand characters.
Observed surface forms (2)
| Surface form | Occurrences |
|---|---|
| Michelin Man | 1 |
| Michelin Man (visual inspiration) | 1 |
Statements (50)
| Predicate | Object |
|---|---|
| instanceOf |
advertising character
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brand character ⓘ corporate mascot ⓘ fictional character ⓘ |
| alsoKnownAs |
Le Bonhomme Michelin
NERFINISHED
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L’Homme Michelin NERFINISHED ⓘ Michelin Man NERFINISHED ⓘ |
| appearsIn |
digital marketing
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outdoor advertising ⓘ print advertisements ⓘ television commercials ⓘ |
| associatedWith |
Michelin Guide
NERFINISHED
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Michelin brand NERFINISHED ⓘ Michelin tires NERFINISHED ⓘ |
| awarded | Icon of the Millennium by Advertising Week 2000s-era lists ⓘ |
| color | white ⓘ |
| countryOfOrigin | France ⓘ |
| creator | Michelin NERFINISHED ⓘ |
| depicts | stack of tires ⓘ |
| designedBy | Marius Rossillon NERFINISHED ⓘ |
| designerAlias | O’Galop NERFINISHED ⓘ |
| earlyDepiction | cigar-smoking figure ⓘ |
| firstAppearance | 1898 ⓘ |
| firstAppearanceIn | Michelin advertising poster ⓘ |
| gender | male ⓘ |
| hasEvolution | design updated over decades ⓘ |
| hasMerchandise |
collectibles
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figurines ⓘ toys ⓘ |
| industry |
automotive
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tire manufacturing ⓘ |
| laterDepiction | more family-friendly character ⓘ |
| manufacturer | Michelin NERFINISHED ⓘ |
| nameOrigin | Latin phrase "Nunc est bibendum" ⓘ |
| notableCharacteristic |
friendly appearance
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one of the world’s most recognizable brand characters ⓘ one of the world’s oldest brand mascots ⓘ rotund body made of stacked tires ⓘ |
| represents |
comfort of Michelin tires
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durability of Michelin tires ⓘ safety of Michelin tires ⓘ |
| slogan | Nunc est bibendum ⓘ |
| symbolizes |
Michelin corporate identity
NERFINISHED
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innovation in tires ⓘ |
| targetAudience |
automobile owners
ⓘ
drivers ⓘ |
| usedFor |
advertising
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brand recognition ⓘ marketing campaigns ⓘ |
| usedSince | late 19th century ⓘ |
Referenced by (4)
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