M&M's Adds a Purple Character to the Crew – but Not to Candy Packets
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M&M'S says it's taking a pause from polarizing candy reps - CBS Sacramento
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Purple M&M not the right way to promote inclusion and acceptance – The Oracle
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Gender Questions Are Not New for M&M's Mascots
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M&Ms Marketing the Rainbow
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M&M's Ghoul's Mix Milk Chocolate Halloween Candy 10oz Bag 2-Pack - Sweet Milk Peanut Chocolate Halloween M&Ms Candy Encased in Vibrant Candy Shell Colors, Melt in Your Mouth Snacks for Kids
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M&M's Announces Caramel Cold Brew Flavor & People Are Already Being Weird
M&Ms introduces first new character in more than a decade: Purple
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M&Ms Gets Rid of Candy Mascots After Fox News Wouldn't Stop Complaining About Women Characters
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The Real Reason Why There Isn't a Purple M&M
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Are Purple M&M's Being Added to Your Favorite M&M Colors?
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Fans will flip over new packs of M&M's candy that celebrate women
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Backlash Or Marketing Savvy? M&Ms And The Perils Of Brands Playing The Culture Wars
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M&M's Dark Chocolate Candy, Family Size - 18 oz Bulk Bag