The Cheetos Statue – Oh It’s Real
Eat North says a 17 foot Cheeto statue has gone up in rural Cheadle, Alberta, Canada. The statue shows three grey fingers holding the giant Cheeto. The grey fingers are coated in Cheetos dust. Cheetos chose to erect the statue in Cheadle because their cheesy dust is called Cheetle.
Cheadle Community Club president James Gosteli says, “Cheadle is proud to be home to the Cheetle Hand Statue. Where else could the Cheetos brand honor the iconic Cheetle, if not here. While our residents will be the first to see the unique monument, we can’t wait for the rest of Canada to see it for themselves!”
The original Cheetos were created in 1948 by Fritos inventor Charles Elmer Doolin, who bought the recipe for $100 from a restaurant known as the “Moosetracks Café”.
According to Chester’s website, the original flavor was “Cheddar” Cheetos. The Cheetos logo includes a map of the United States, with Texas highlighted to represent the state in which the brand was founded.
“Cheedle” is a reference to the orange-colored powder that clings to one’s fingers after eating Cheetos. This powder is composed of seven different spices, including but not limited to paprika and cumin.
While some people enjoy the taste of Cheedles, others find them to be too spicy or artificial-tasting. Whether you love them or hate them, there’s no denying that Cheetos are a uniquely American snack food.
Remember a couple of years ago when Cheetos brought out their own brand of Mac and Cheese?
