Everyone is talking about the “refreshed” identities of the M&M’s characters (hint: it’s not all good things), Disney responded to Peter Dinklage’s criticism of its upcoming Snow White remake, BTS’ Jungkook single-handedly inspired Chipotle to change its name to “Chicotle,” taking care of your “stupid mental health” is a new trend on TikTok—plus more internet buzz on this week’s viral list! The M&M’s Characters’ Identity Refresh Is the Rebrand Nobody Asked For—Here’s Why In an effort to reflect the “dynamic and progressive world we live in,” Mars recently debuted a new look for the M&M’s characters. The Red M&M’s bossiness has been toned down as he navigates a world in which toxic masculinity is not welcome; Orange is embracing his anxiety as it’s no longer taboo to talk about; Green has traded in her knee-high boots for casual sneakers to come across more confident and be known “for much more than her boots”; and Brown has transitioned from a high stiletto heel to a more refined block heel (plus...
