Why Was Frito Bandito Banned?
Frito Bandito was banned because the character was deemed offensive and stereotypical to Mexican-Americans. The character was shown as a bandit with exaggerated stereotypical features such as a large black mustache, sombrero, and pistol. The portrayal of Mexicans as bandits and criminals inspired negative stereotypes, and therefore, Frito Bandit was removed from advertising campaigns.