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It was only last week when we were all just living our lives, vibing, live giggle loving, and steadfastly resolute in the notion that we’d have sex with the green M&M if given a chance.
But now, all that has changed.
Last week Mars Inc.—the firm that manufactures M&Ms—announced that in an effort to modernize the look of the M&M characters, which included removing green’s sexy, sexy boots.
Now, perhaps no one was overtly thinking about the attractiveness of the green M&M, but no one was not thinking about it either. And because we dwell in an age where you’re only as appealing as your position on ridiculous matters, this tweak forced everyone to not only have an belief on the fuckability of the green M&M, but also the cultural context of what it means.
Was the new Green a more inclusive portrayal of uh anthropomorphic candy? Was the old Green an icon of feminine sexuality? How much longer carry out I have until I can remove myself from this mortal coil (oh whoops, that last one was meant to be a Google search).
Take, for example, the seriousness with which The Wall Avenue Journal treats the subject. There are no less than three sou Green and Brown, the anthropomorphic M&M&#;s, are canoodling on a sandy beach as turquoise waves slam behind them. Brown&#;s legs cross at the knee; Green&#;s intersect at the ankle. Their signature footwear is kept impressively clean: go-go boots for Emerald and pumps for Brown. Green&#;s left hand is sandwiched between Brown&#;s two palms, the stack resting on Brown&#;s right knee. The whole scene is erotic enough, but I can&#;t stop looking at their eyes — they&#;re just daring you to say something. Maybe they&#;re thinking: Ugh, the paparazzi is out here again trying to out us to our family-friendly audience, but we can&#;t be bothered — and our pearly-white shoes can&#;t get sandy. The M&M&#;s ad copy deposit it more subtly, however: “It’s rare Ms. Brown and I get to spend time together without some colorful characters bargaining in. — Ms. Green.” Note that M&M&#;s never actually stated the two were queer — it&#;s only suggested. (Speaking to MEL, a representative for the brand declined to comment on that tweet or confirm that the two candies are canonically gay.) But the tweet&#;s timing was savvy: It landed two day M&M's are multi-colored button-shaped chocolates, each of which has the letter "m" printed in drop case in white on one side. They are the flagship product of the confectionery division of Mars. The original candy (est. ) has a chocolate filling which, upon introduction of other variations, was branded as the "plain, normal" variety. Peanut M&M's, which feature a peanut coated in milk chocolate were the first variation to be introduced (in ), and they continue a regular variety. Numerous other variations have been introduced, some of which are regular widespread varieties (peanut butter, almond, pretzel, crispy, dark chocolate, and caramel) while others are limited in duration or geographic availability. They are produced in different colors, some of which have changed over the years. The candy-coated chocolate concept was inspired by a tactic used to allow soldiers in the Spanish Civil War (–) to haul chocolate in warm climates without it melting. The company's longest-lasting slogan (since ) reflects this: "Melts in your mouth, not in your hand." The company's first big customer was the U.S. Army! Mars has a Global Inclusion .
The Oh-So-Sweet History of Lgbtq+ M&M&#;s
M&M's iconic characters — six different colored "lentils," each with their own personality — possess gotten a modern makeover for a "more dynamic, progressive world," Mars said Thursday. The redesign is focused on creating a sense of belonging and community, as well as spotlighting the character's "personalities, rather than their gender."
The most notable changes include the green M&M's redesign, which will exchange the white heeled go-go boots she was given in for "cool, laid-back sneakers to reflect her effortless confidence." Mars had received criticism for the green M&M's sexy characterization. The green M&M will also be "better represented to reflect confidence and empowerment, as a powerful female, and known for much more than her boots."
The green M&M and the brown M&M will have a more friendly relationship, showcasing a "force supporting women." The two characters' dynamic will have them "together throwing shine and not shade," the company said. The two characters have sometimes been at odds in advertisements, but they contain also been seen as friends — or more than friends in others, like t
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