Iconic Oscar Mayer Wienermobile visits downtown Starkville

STARKVILLE, Miss. (WCBI) – “Oh I wish I was an Oscar Mayer Wiener!”

That was the tune ringing throughout downtown Starkville Tuesday afternoon as more than 100 people lined up to see the Oscar Mayer Wienermobile.

The bus is an American icon that dates back to 1936.

The founder of Oscar Mayer created the Wienermobile during the Great Depression to bring a smile to people’s faces across the country as part of the “Miles of Smiles” campaign.

However, there’s a familiar smile behind the wheel this time.

Maggie Thomas AKA “Mustard Mags” is a 2019 MSU Broadcast graduate. Now, she drives the Wienermobile across the country. She said she’s “frankful” for the opportunity.

“There are six Wienermobile vehicles. We all travel around the country, and we want to bring the magic of the Wienermobile to people. This is really an American icon and a bucket list item for a lot of people, so it’s a really special memory,” said Thomas.

Starkville Main Street Association sold hot dogs during the event.

The Wienermobile will be in Tupelo on Thursday.