Who Is Kevin the Carrot?
Ever seen a root vegetable so iconic that his fans are ready to root for him in any challenging situation he finds himself in? Kevin the Carrot has gained a lot of fans willing to fight for him as he has become a people’s favorite during the festive season. Every year, Kevin’s return causes uproar, and his fans are always ready to stand by him in whatever difficulties he faces. If you are just getting to hear about Kevin, all you need to know is that he is a happy orange carrot whose sole aim is just to celebrate Christmas at its best.
Aldi’s, a UK branch of a German discount supermarket uses Kevin the Carrot as a mascot for Christmas adverts. The anthropomorphic carrot that made its first television appearance during the 2016 Christmas period is voiced by Clive Davis. As Aldi’s famous Christmas mascot, Kevin the Carrot has continuously caused chaos in stores seeing that most of its customers are usually anxious to get their hands on one. The friendly little vegetable which has been in existence over the last five years was crowned the best Christmas advert character on data comparing Google searches. The root vegetable, Kevin
- Was first featured in 2016
- Katie his girlfriend was introduced in an advert in 2017.
- Their three children who are Chantenay, Baby Carrot, and Jasper were featured during the Christmas advert in 2018 together with Pascal the Parsnip, the villain who was keeping Katie and the kids locked up.
- in 2019 Kevin the Carrot Aldi commercial, Tiny Tom, and a new villain, Russell Sprout who was shown together with his gang, amusingly named the Leafy Blinders were introduced into the advert.
- And in 2020, Kevin returned in another adventure in Aldi’s Christmas advert which introduces two new members of his family, Grate Grandma, and Great Grandpa.
- Kevin features as The Spirit of Christmas in 2021 where he took a Christmas-hating banana named, Ebanana Scrooge on a journey around his town.
Who are Kevin the Carrot’s Family?
Despite the challenges Kevin has faced in life, it is obvious that he doesn’t joke with his family.
Kevin try all his possible best to get home in time no matter the circumstances to celebrate the festivities with his wife Katie, and their kids Jasper, Chantenay, and simply baby.
Did He Face Any Villains?
Kevin has met with different villains and he displayed his ability and strength to defeat anyone who tries to spoil the spirit of Christmas for him and his loved ones.
Kevin the Carrot saved his family in 2018 from pesky Pascal the Parsnip while journeying out of a cold and snowy mountain. The family was luckily saved and they started preparing for the next Christmas.
Kevin and his family planned a great Christmas show for their friends over the year. However, this excitement did not last long as they encountered more trouble ahead.
Kevin was kidnapped and tied up by Russell Sprout and the Leafy Blinders and this seemed like he has been finally defeated.
Fortunately for him, Tiny Tom, the tomato was able to save him and also aid him to escape to meet up with the Christmas show in due time.
How popular is Kevin?
Kevin’s popularity has not been officially surveyed or researched, however, it has been crowned as the most searched Christmas character on Google. Also, the population at Aldi stores whenever it hit the shelves across Ireland and the UK indicates how it’s being popularly accepted by the people.
People were noticed to be in a queue outside Aldi’s stores in some areas as early as 6:30 am at the moment the 3ft tall Kevin the Carrot plush toys were released.
Conclusion
For the past six years, the animated vegetable has featured in Aldi’s Christmas ads, and seeing that fans were requesting their version of Kevin at home, the supermarket introduced different forms of toys based on him. The cuddly carrot which is only available at Christmas has become an attachment for kids and collectors alike and usually sells out immediately after its drop.
FAQ
1) Who Introduced Kevin the Carrot?
Kevin the Carrot was introduced by McCann Manchester, an Aldi’s ad agency in 2016.
2) Who voices Kevin the Carrot?
The friendly root vegetable is voiced by Clive Davis.
3) When are the Aldi’s Kevin the Carrot Toys Available for Purchase?
The cuddly carrot toys are only available at Christmas and usually sell immediately after they hit the shelves.
4) Where can Kevin the Carrot toys be Purchased?
Kevin the Carrot toys can be purchased on the Aldi website and in-stores. But, due to their popularity, the toys sell out fast. So, anybody interested in buying the toy will need to act fast as at the time it’s available.
