M&M's 'spokescandies' controversy, explained - Polygon
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Mars Wrigley pulled its ‘spokescandies’ mascots for M&M’S, replaced them with comedian Maya Rudolph, and then brought them back. Here is everything that’s happened, from Green M&M shoe change, to Tucker Carlson’s monologue, to the TikTok trend.
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M&M's clarifies controversial decision to replace 'spokescandies' with Maya Rudolph amid conservative backlash
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The M&Ms Spokescandies Controversy, Explained