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Remember the orange M&M? Apparently, he’s a Gen Z icon now. <\/p>\n
In an effort to make the M&M brand more inclusive, Mars has redesigned its beloved M&M characters for a “more dynamic, progressive world,” reports<\/a> CBS News. The 2022 updates include a significantly less sexy green M&M<\/a> \u2014 her iconic heeled go-go boots have been replaced with simple, stylish sneakers \u2014 and the orange M&M is now embracing his anxiety. Yes, the green lady M&M got new shoes, while the orange M&M is grappling with his mental health! <\/p>\n The orange M&M has always been the anxious one, something I had to be reminded of by this campaign, but now it will “embrace his true self, worries and all.” How is the orange M&M’s acceptance of his anxious self reflected in the rebranded character design, you ask? He tied his shoes, duh. <\/p>\n Nothing says having control over your life like double-knotted laces. <\/p>\n \n Mashable Top Stories\n <\/p>\n<\/section>\n \n According to Mars, the orange M&M is “the most relatable character with Gen Z” because we are “the most anxious generation.” Personally, as a member of Gen Z, I feel attacked. Is it our fault that we’re understandably anxious to come of age amidst the climate crisis and a years-long global pandemic? The orange M&M is just trying to live its life without being eaten whole by an unforgiving society. It’s strange for a brand to single out a generation based on their mental health struggles, but this is the hellscape we are living in. <\/p>\n The new orange M&M design is comical with its expressive, worried face and big tennis shoes. If you really squint, he’s kinda giving Timoth\u00e9e Chalamet or Pete Davidson, two goofy, Gen Z icons who wear oversized sneakers. <\/p>\n \n
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