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 replacing 'spokescandies' ahead of Maya Rudolph-led Super Bowl ad - Chicago Sun-Times
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M&M's 'spokescandies' controversy, explained - Polygon
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M&M's 'spokescandies' silenced after media backlash in US
M M's 'spokescandies' controversy, explained Polygon - green m&m thot
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Maya Rudolph is the new face of M&M'S. Polarizing spokescandies are taking a 'pause
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M&Ms pulls 'spokescandies' in the wake of right-wing outrage
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The M&Ms Spokescandies Controversy, Explained