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May 27, 2012

What is Mrs. Butterworth's first name?

by Bob Sassone, posted May 8th 2009 5:18PM

Mrs. Butterworth'sThis is probably not something you've thought about, but maybe you should. You could win a case of maple syrup!

Mrs. Butterworth's is having a Guess Mrs. Butterworth's First Name contest. If you guess the name, you win enough maple syrup to drown a small town plus $500.

The only thing I don't get is whether she actually has a first name already and we have to guess what it is or if she doesn't have a first name and they're going to pick the best name to use in future ads. Either way, it will be cool to see a name you came up with used in TV commercials, eh? She's been around for a while, so I really doubt her first name is something like Kelly or Jennifer or Lindsey or Britney. I'm gonna go with Beatrice. Yeah, Beatrice Butterworth sounds about right.

Here are a few commercials from over the years to give you some ideas.

In the 80s she had a real old lady voice.

More recently, her voice makes her sound more like she's a youthful 63.

[via BrandFreak]

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MrsButterworth

Hello my dears! It's me, Mrs. Butterworth.
Don't forget to not only guess here but also enter your guess on my website for a chance to win $500 and a year's supply of yours truly: http://bit.ly/yMHpT

And while you are on your computer, do stop by and say hello to me on Twitter (http://bit.ly/fVYJw) and Facebook (http://bit.ly/Gjlv2)!

May 14 2009 at 4:07 PM Report abuse rate up rate down Reply
Stephen Dravis

I know the authors of things like this probably never read the comments (at least, for their sake, I hope they don't), but if you could make one minor correction to indicate that the winner will receive enough 'table syrup' or 'pancake syrup' or 'corn syrup flavored to taste a little bit like maple syrup' that would be helpful.

The fine folks at Butterworth/Jemima Inc. don't make maple syrup. The only thing 'Log Cabiny' about that industry is the deceptive image one of the brands uses on its bottles.

May 10 2009 at 4:52 PM Report abuse rate up rate down Reply
bruce

My submissions:

Shaniqua Butterworth
Roshanda Butterworth
Laquisha Butterworth
Bonifa Butterworth
Mo'Nique Butterworth
Latrice Butterworth
Porsha Butterworth
Lashonda Butterworth
Precious Mercedes Butterworth
Akeesha Butterworth
Naleeya Butterworth
Shanice Butterworth
Alaysia Butterworth
Kalima Butterworth
Mo'Chelle Butterworth
Malonda Butterworth
Jazmyne Butterworth
Desiree Butterworth
ShaNayNay Butterworth
Lafonda Butterworth
Chantelle-Jaquenda Butterworth

I'm gonna win, it's in the bag!

And I'm not a racist so don't call me one in a lame attempt to make yourself feel better about my brilliant submissions and inevitable victory. Lose with some dignity.

May 08 2009 at 11:28 PM Report abuse rate up rate down Reply
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Anita

hmm, yes, you're correct. Your name choice doesn't seem racist at all. * eyeroll *

May 09 2009 at 5:18 AM Report abuse rate up rate down Reply
Tim Miller

I guessed Maple. By the way don't steal my guess.

May 08 2009 at 11:22 PM Report abuse rate up rate down Reply
MCW

From the official rules: A winner will be chosen "...based on creativity and adherence to theme".

So, it appears that there is no actual first name, and they want you to make one up, like I did before reading the rules ;)

I think I have a good one, and a good explanation why, but I can't tell it, because you might be able to improve on it, since it's made up and all.

May 08 2009 at 11:10 PM Report abuse rate up rate down Reply
Nacho

Oddly enough, her actual first name is Jemima.

May 08 2009 at 6:01 PM Report abuse rate up rate down Reply
laura

that was fun, I think I guessed a good one!

May 08 2009 at 5:53 PM Report abuse rate up rate down Reply

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