M&M’s says it has decided to put an indefinite pause on its spokescandies after it made changes to them. .“We weren’t sure if anyone would even notice,” said M&M’s in a Monday statement. .“And we definitely didn’t think it would break the internet.” .M&M’s launched a purple spokescandy in September to promote acceptance and inclusivity. .READ MORE: Meet the new 'acceptance and inclusivity' purple M&M spokescandy.“Designed to represent acceptance and inclusivity, our newest member is known for her earnest self-expression,” it said. .M&M’s changed the green spokescandy after people complained her peach-coloured legs and stiletto boots were too sexual..M&M’s said it now understands how a candy’s shoes can be polarizing. It said this was “the last thing M&M’s wanted, since we’re all about bringing people together.” .In their place, it said it was “proud to introduce a spokesperson America can agree on: the beloved Maya Rudolph.” .“We are confident Ms. Rudolph will champion the power of fun to create a world where everyone feels they belong,” it said.
M&M’s says it has decided to put an indefinite pause on its spokescandies after it made changes to them. .“We weren’t sure if anyone would even notice,” said M&M’s in a Monday statement. .“And we definitely didn’t think it would break the internet.” .M&M’s launched a purple spokescandy in September to promote acceptance and inclusivity. .READ MORE: Meet the new 'acceptance and inclusivity' purple M&M spokescandy.“Designed to represent acceptance and inclusivity, our newest member is known for her earnest self-expression,” it said. .M&M’s changed the green spokescandy after people complained her peach-coloured legs and stiletto boots were too sexual..M&M’s said it now understands how a candy’s shoes can be polarizing. It said this was “the last thing M&M’s wanted, since we’re all about bringing people together.” .In their place, it said it was “proud to introduce a spokesperson America can agree on: the beloved Maya Rudolph.” .“We are confident Ms. Rudolph will champion the power of fun to create a world where everyone feels they belong,” it said.
