Is Little Debbie A Real Person? The History Of The Popular Snack Food

If you’re of a certain age, you probably remember going to school and having your mom pack you Little Debbie snacks in your lunch box.

Those were the days. They were great bargaining chips during the lunch swap that often happened. The Little Debbie products have been pretty varied over the years, allowing room for all kinds of tastes.

But now Tom Blank of Weird History Food is taking an in-depth look at the history of the Little Debbie snacks, from their brand’s mascot to how it evolved.

As Tom explains, the company was founded by Oather “O.D.” McKee and his wife, Ruth. McKee started out by selling homemade cakes out of his car in Chattanooga, Tennessee during The Great Depression.

While it might have been O.D and Ruth who started the company, it was their granddaughter, Debbie, who became the face of the brand.

Over time, McKee Foods became more prominent, eventually turning into one of the most profitable snack food empires – and all with women at the forefront of the operation.

The video further explained, “One of the most iconic logos in food, did you know that Little Debbie is an actual person? Founded in 1960, the McKee Baking Company changed one little girl’s life forever when her face became the face of tasty snack cakes. Come find out just who Little Debbie really is.”

Check out the full video down below:

What do you think of Little Debbie snacks? Do you have a favorite? Did you already know the company’s history? Let us know!