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CMV: There is nothing uninclusive or problematic about the previous M&M designs

Mars recently announced they were redesigning the M&Ms characters, saying the overall aim for the revamp is “an updated tone of voice that is more inclusive, welcoming, and unifying.”

According to a statement, the changes include the red M&M “ton[ing] down the bossiness,” while the green M&M has traded in her much-debated white go-go boots for a set of sneakers and a newfound focus on confidence.  Meanwhile, the orange M&M will "embrace his true self, worries and all" in solidarity with the more "anxious" Gen Z generation.

To me, this feels more like a publicity stunt, as I have trouble seeing how people can relate to inanimate candies that are designed to be eaten.  But I’m open to other perspectives-what changing the candies could accomplish, how representation (despite them being candies) could be positive, etc.

Additionally, I don’t see how investing in a redesign will help as opposed to fighting violence that people face, donating to groups that provide resources for people with anxiety, etc.  Do people really care if there are genders to the M&M mascots, or what to see themselves represented in something they eat?

Things that will change my view:
Evidence that the old M&Ms design is problematic, uninclusive, or promotes violence
Evidence that the redesign will be positive and allow people to feel more included/relate more
Evidence that Mars has dedicated other resources to fostering inclusion, putting their money where their mouth is.
gpt
>To me, this feels more like a publicity stunt

I mean, this is clearly what it is. It's a multinational corporation acting cynically in pursuit of it's financial interests. 

If i'm going to try to change your view though, Imagine the press release was the opposite. the status quo is whatever they're currently introducing, and the new thing is whatever they're currently departing from. 

"an updated tone of voice that is less inclusive, welcoming, and unifying"

the changes include the red M&M “tuning up the bossiness,” while the green M&M has traded in her much-debated set of sneakers for white go-go boots and less confidence. Meanwhile, the orange M&M will "conceal his true self, worries and all" 

Obviously this would be totally ridiculous, as is the real press release. However, If they just said nothing, and made this reverse transition in their ads, If you paid enough attention to notice it you might find it problematic right? why is the dude m&m more bossy while the lady is less confident and more feminine? Wouldn't that be pretty weird?