Are the M&M characters getting a makeover?

MARS’S M&M’s were first introduced in September 1941 and have been a hit among chocolate lovers everywhere.

They are commonly advertised with colorful characters, each representing a different kind of the sweet treat.

Are the M&M characters getting a makeover?

On January 20, 2022, Mars announced that the colorful iconic characters will be getting a new look, one for a “more dynamic, progressive world,” according to the company.

The new characters will also reportedly spotlight “personalities, rather than their gender.” 

Some of the new changes will include the green M&M’s shoe choice, which will go from white heels to “cool, laid-back sneakers to reflect her effortless confidence.”

Over the years, Mars has reportedly faced criticism from the green M&M’s sexy characterization, according to .

The company says her new design will “better represented to reflect confidence and empowerment, as a strong female, and known for much more than her boots.” 

Another change will be in the orange M&M, which will reportedly now have his shoelaces tied, he will also “embrace his true self, worries and all.”

The orange M&M is known for his anxious personality.

What have people said about the new M&M changes?

After the news was announced, many people flocked to Twitter where they shared their opinions on the subject, with some being for it and others against it.

“People are trigged by animated candies. We have devolved as a society,” one user commented.

Another added: “They really could’ve just launched their progressive M&M characters and few would’ve noticed the changes cuz I’m sure most people don’t care.”

A third user wrote: “It’s candy. I put like twenty of them in my mouth at a time. The only sense of belonging I care about is how many of them belong in my belly.”

Despite the criticism, there were users who are happy about the changes and some who are not phased.

“FINALLY! This is important,” one user wrote.

Another added: “Just DO NOT mess with the m&m peanuts recipe. I beg of you.”

A third commented: “It’s candy, that being said, it’s quite entertaining to see how easily people get worked up over something that won’t affect their daily lives in any way.”

How many types of M&M’s are there?

Since launching 80 years ago, there has been a wide variety of M&M’s released.

Today’s flavors include:

• Milk Chocolate
• Peanut
• Peanut Butter
• Fudge Brownie
• Pretzel
• Caramel
• Crispy
• Almond
• Dark Chocolare
• Coffee Nut
• Mint Dark Chocolate
• White Chocolate

M&M’s also allows customers to personalize their candies with pictures and written messages for any special occasion.