15 TV Commercial Jingles That Are Stuck in Every ’90s Kid’s Head
These commercial jingles from the '90s are impossible to forget, playing on repeat in every millennial's mind.
- Daisy Montero
- 5 min read
The ’90s had some of the catchiest commercial jingles ever. Kids sang them for fun, and parents couldn’t help but hum along. Some of them stuck in your head. If a jingle ever made you crave a snack or remember a brand, it did its job right.
1. McDonald’s - “I’m Lovin’ It”
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McDonald’s knew how to get a jingle stuck in everyone’s head, and “I’m Lovin’ It” was no exception. Even though it launched in the early 2000s, the catchy tune was everywhere by the late ’90s. That simple five-note melody still plays in the minds of anyone who grew up during the era.
2. Mentos - “The Freshmaker”
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Mentos ads turned everyday moments into dramatic triumphs, all thanks to their ridiculously catchy jingle. The upbeat tune and tagline, “Mentos, the Freshmaker,” ensured the song stayed in everyone’s head. Even today, seeing a pack without hearing the jingle is impossible.
3. Kit Kat - “Gimme a Break”
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No one could resist singing along to “Gimme a break, gimme a break, break me off a piece of that Kit Kar bar!” The jingle was so catchy that people still hum it today. It made taking a chocolate break feel like a national pastime.
4. Folgers - “The Best Part of Wakin’ Up”
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This jingle became a morning tradition for many, even those too young to drink coffee. “The best part of wakin’ up is Folgers in your cup” was impossible to forget. It was so effective that people still associate it with coxy mornings decades later.
5. Oscar Mayer - “My Bologna Has a First Name”
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This childhood favorite had kids spelling out O-S-C-A-R M-A-Y-E-R like it was the alphabet. The jingle was playful, fun, and permanently stuck in every ’90s kid’s head. Even if you never ate bologna, you probably still remember every word.
6. Juicy Fruit - “It’s Gonna Move Ya”
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Juicy Fruit had a way of making gum sound like the most exciting thing on the planet. “The taste is gonna move ya” was the kind of jingle stuck in your head long after the flavor faded. The high-energy ads made sure you never forgot it.
7. Toys “R” Us - “I Don’t Want to Grow Up”
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This jingle spoke to every kid’s heart: growing up was overrated. “I don’t want to grow up, I’m a Toys ‘R’ Us kid” became an anthem for childhood. Even now, hearing it brings back memories of toy aisles filled with endless possibilities.
8. Doublemint Gum - “Double Your Pleasure, Double Your Fun”
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Doublemint commercials made everything twice as fun, and the jingle made sure you never forgot it. “Double your pleasure, double your fun” was the perfect way to market gum. It was simple, catchy, and lasted far longer than the gum flavor.
9. Meow Mix - “Meow Meow Meow Meow”
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This jingle was as simple as it gets, but that is what made it so hard to forget. A cat “singing” the words “Meow Meow Meow Meow” over and over turned into one of the most memorable ad tunes ever. Anyone with a pet cat in the ’90s probably heard this song daily.
10. Big Ren - “Kiss a little Longer”
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Big Red promised fresh breath that lasted, and its jingle made sure you believed it. “Kiss a little longer, hold tight a little longer” made chewing gum sound like the secret to romance. The song stuck just as the gum did.
11. Coca-Cola - “Always Coca-Cola”
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Coca-Cola has plenty of jingles, but this one has a way of sticking around. The happy melody and simple lyrics make it impossible not to sing along. A Coke ad is never just an ad; it is a whole vibe.
12. Lunchables - “All the Best Stuff”
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Lunchables made kids feel like they were in charge of their meals, and the jingle ensured they wanted more. “All the best stuff, all together” was just catchy enough to make parents give in. If you had one in your lunchbox, you won the cafeteria trade game.
13. Slinky - “It’s Fun for a Girl and a Boy”
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A toy that walked downstairs on its own deserved a theme song, and this one was as playful as the Slinky itself. The jingle made sure kids believed it was the most exciting toy ever. Even if it usually got tangled after a few uses, the song made you want one.
14. Rice-A-Roni - “The San Francisco Treat”
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This jingle transformed a simple side dish into something special. The words “Rice-A-Roni, the San Francisco treat” were so catchy that people remembered them even if they had never eaten them. A trolley bell sound sealed the deal, making it one of the most memorable food jingles ever.
15. Nestle - “Sweet Dreams You Can’t Resist”
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Nestle made chocolate sound like pure magic with this dreamy jingle. “Sweet dreams you can’t resist” ensured the brand stayed in your head long after the commercial ended. The smooth melody and rich chocolate visuals worked every time.