Controversy in the candy world has put some very famous spokes-candies on indefinite suspension. Mars Candy has placed its famous M&M candy characters on indefinite pause after the release of Limited Edition Female packages and changes to the iconic M&M characters became controversial. Mars announced the release of the Limited-Edition packs of M&M’s spotlighting its female characters, ahead of International Women’s Day in March. The packages were set to feature its green, brown and purple female characters.
The packs of M&M’s were so controversial they decided to pull them, saying they didn’t think the changes would break the internet. Some have complained that the candy company was making the characters ‘less sexy’ by changing their footwear. For example, the green M&M’s go-go boots were switched out for sneakers. The Brown M&M’s stiletto heels were switched out for heels that were a tad shorter. In their place, M&M’s says actress Maya Rudolph will take the lead as the spokesperson for M&M’s. No word on if the M&M characters will appeal their suspension.
