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M&M’s chose violence on a Monday (Jan. 23) morning. The brand announced it was replacing its “spokecandies” with Minnie Riperton’s daughter, actress Maya Rudolph.
A message from M&M'S. pic.twitter.com/EMucEBTd9o
— M&M'S (@mmschocolate) January 23, 2023
The announcement from M&M’s almost immediately got the former SNL star (he Apple TV show Loot is damn good, too) trending. To be clear, we’re in on Maya Rudolph holding M&M”s down because it probably means there’s at least a hilarious Super Bowl commercial on the way.
“America, let’s talk,” reads the statement. “In the last year, we’ve made some changes to our beloved spokescandies. We weren’t sure if anyone would even notice. And we definitely didn’t think it would break the internet. But now we get it — even a candy’s shoes can be polarizing. Which was the last thing M&M’s wanted, since we’re all about bringing people together.”
True. They continued: “Therefore, we have decided to take an indefinite pause from the spokescandies. In their place, we are proud to introduce a new 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.”
M&M’s may want to reconsider what Americans can agree on, though. There really are those who are seriously butt hurt by the announcement showing their whole asses on Al Gore’s Internets. Safe bet you can guess the type of people they vote for, just saying.
Worth noting, the statement comes almost a year to the day after FOX’s alleged racist Tucker Carlson declared that the spokescandy updates were “less sexy”. Seriously.
Peep some of the polarizing reactions below. All the impending slander of their suspect cause is surely deserved.
1. Right.
on the one hand, what the hell?
on the other hand, maya rudolph! https://t.co/c3JNc4PGp8— Ethan Harvey (@ethanharv) January 23, 2023
2. Who hurt you?
i will no longer be purchasing your candies due to you bending the knee to the single dumbest people in human existence. also maya rudolph sucks https://t.co/zu7RbygryU
— a wolf in wolf's clothing (@MostCrucified) January 23, 2023
3.
Who on earth thinks this is a good change other than Maya Rudolph's business manager? https://t.co/Y1yZUwMaf7
— Noam Blum (@neontaster) January 23, 2023
4.
I love Maya Rudolph. She should have steve carell's career cause she's actually funny and a good actor. pic.twitter.com/b3NGpeGXap
— Dawn Summers (@FakeDawnSummers) January 23, 2023
5.
M&Ms 1000% has an absolutely insane Super Bowl ad lined up where the spokescandies plan a heist with Maya Rudolph https://t.co/b0uOCKuMEt
— Wario Argento (@TheHallWay1) January 23, 2023
6.
Fully expecting a racist rant about Maya Rudolph from Tucker Carlson tonight. https://t.co/0oxd0e1hP2
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Ashley From The Other Side
(@misskittyf) January 23, 2023
7.
I mean sure, no way any American in 2023 would have a problem with Maya Rudolph. https://t.co/bmg1kXSqxs
— Michael (@Schmutzie_) January 23, 2023
8.
I dont expect it, but i hope maya rudolph's marketing campaign is just her making fun of tucker carlson's obsession over these mascots.
Also, did you know JK Simmons of all people voiced the yellow m&m? https://t.co/FgUcXsargq https://t.co/8KeJHudr98
— Robert Z (@Rob_Z_31) January 23, 2023
9.
The spokescandies trying to get into M&M’s headquarters after being replaced by Maya Rudolph
pic.twitter.com/EAF7LJrHiP https://t.co/mO3cVJvrkr— I have so many questions? (@english_shamar) January 23, 2023
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