Hey friends! So, let’s chat about the latest buzz around the M&M characters. We’re all for inclusivity and equal representation in every aspect of life, and yes, we love munching on those colorful candies. But Mars, Inc.’s recent revamp of our beloved M&M characters into what they call a “woke” version is honestly one of the weirdest things we’ve seen in a while.
This week, they dropped a press release announcing a “fresh, modern take” on the characters. They claim it’s all about enhancing self-expression and community storytelling. Nice sentiment, right? But here’s the kicker: the characters don’t really look all that different. I mean, how are we supposed to process this?
Changes to the Characters
The two female-presenting M&Ms, the green and brown ones, have had their sass dialed down a notch. Their features are a bit more toned down, and it seems they’ve traded in their high heels for more practical shoes. Seriously, brown’s shoes have lower heels now, and green has swapped her iconic go-go boots for sneakers. Are we to assume they’re still earning 78 cents on the dollar compared to their male counterparts? That wasn’t mentioned.
The most noticeable change? Their limbs. They’ve gone from peach-colored to a more neutral translucent look that, I guess, reflects their shell colors. Because obviously, that’ll solve all the world’s racism, right?
Oh, and the personalities are shifting too, but you probably won’t notice unless you’ve been following the M&M universe closely. According to their Global VP, Tom, the orange M&M is going to be less anxious and more accepting of himself. I guess we should all take a page from his book and embrace our true selves, anxieties included.
Social Media Reactions
Naturally, social media has been buzzing with jokes about these changes. One of my favorites is from a friend, Jamie, who quipped about how this is all so strange.
In addition to the character updates, Mars announced they’ll be using a mix of shapes and sizes for their M&Ms to show that we’re all more fun together. Honestly, I didn’t even know M&Ms were called lentils! Who knew we could boost our body image from candy?
Final Thoughts
So, next time you sneak a few M&Ms in the bathroom to avoid sharing with the kids, remember that each candy represents a colorful, diverse world—now complete with cartoon sneakers.
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In summary, the M&M characters have received a makeover aimed at promoting inclusivity, but many are scratching their heads over the changes. Sure, it’s nice to see companies trying to adapt, but is this really the direction we needed?
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