Tuesday, January 29

 
Will the new M&M be pink, purple or aqua?

It's that time of the decade again, time to pick a new M&M candy color. Your choices: the pink, purple or aqua candies that previously showed up only at Easter (and Valentine's Day for the pinks). Previously color changes came in 1949, when the original violet was dropped in favor of the more boring tan (was this a social statement on the coming decade of the 1950s? No, because M&M kept red), and in 1995 when bright blue replaced tan. This time, a company rep said, no color will get bounced. You can go to the company's Web site to vote or call an 800 number (toll free in the United States). I like purple, but the bright violet from the old days and not the pastel version of today. Given the choices, I'll probably vote for pink. It seems to blend in better with the other colors, which are primary-hued. Aqua is definitely out - I've never been a fan of blue food. The polls open in March, but you can register to get an email message when they open.
posted by Unknown 11:42 AM