Orange M&M is now a Gen Z icon because of its extreme anxiety
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Mars redesigned the M&M’s characters for a “more dynamic, progressive world." Apparently, the orange M&M is supposed to be relatable to Gen Z because of its anxious personality.
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Gen Z has 'menu anxiety' and it's stopping them eating out
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Is anything cool anymore? - Vox
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M&Ms launches woke female-only special edition bag of candy featuring 'lesbian' green and brown
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M&M's candy mascots get a makeover, with less sex appeal and more Gen-Z anxiety - The Washington Post
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