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Why M&M's Dropped Their 'Woke' Mascots
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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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M&M's Candy Mascots Put On 'Indefinite Pause' Amid Tucker Carlson's Attacks On Their Alleged Sexuality And Weight
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