Why do the two female M&Ms represent the Air Force?

CW4 Private RallyPoint Member — Sun, 17 May 2015 23:47:34 -0400

**For comic relief only. Fully Understanding the Mars Company has a limited understanding of the military.**

With the big push to put females in combat roles, why not have one of the female M&Ms represent the Army, Marines, or Navy?

FACT: During WWII, the candies were exclusively sold to the military.

Response by SSG Roger Ayscue made May 17 at 2015 11:59 PM

SSG Roger Ayscue — Sun, 17 May 2015 23:59:39 -0400

The colors looked good with a blue hat

Response by TSgt Jackie Jones made May 18 at 2015 12:01 AM

TSgt Jackie Jones — Mon, 18 May 2015 00:01:59 -0400

Pretty sure the person who put this together doesn't even know the difference in the hats...

Response by SFC Stephen King made May 18 at 2015 5:14 AM

SFC Stephen King — Mon, 18 May 2015 05:14:41 -0400

Clearly, the graphic designer had no idea but the balance of positive and negative space is accomplished in the art and that completed the whole design.

Response by SFC Stephen Carden made May 18 at 2015 6:10 AM

SFC Stephen Carden — Mon, 18 May 2015 06:10:16 -0400

Why not?

Response by Sgt Aaron Kennedy, MS made May 18 at 2015 6:12 AM

Sgt Aaron Kennedy, MS — Mon, 18 May 2015 06:12:59 -0400

The Blue caps don't look right when put on other characters.

Response by Cpl Jeff N. made May 18 at 2015 6:18 AM

Cpl Jeff N. — Mon, 18 May 2015 06:18:53 -0400

I am more concerned that the Marine is yellow!

Response by CPT Private RallyPoint Member made May 18 at 2015 7:37 AM

CPT Private RallyPoint Member — Mon, 18 May 2015 07:37:09 -0400

Women in the air force can wear earrings in uniform...a more feminine appearance maybe?

Response by SFC Private RallyPoint Member made May 18 at 2015 8:18 AM

SFC Private RallyPoint Member — Mon, 18 May 2015 08:18:12 -0400

Other: M&Ms is trying to be as factual as possible.

Response by SFC Steven Borders made May 18 at 2015 8:46 AM

SFC Steven Borders — Mon, 18 May 2015 08:46:41 -0400

It's all about the symmetries of the photo. The way the place everything. I know it is for comic relief but it really is about placement. What is the first thing you spot when you look at it the Red M&M, they put the warm colors up front and the cool colors in the back.

You pick up on these things when you do graphics design. lol

Response by SPC Fred Krauer made May 18 at 2015 9:34 AM

SPC Fred Krauer — Mon, 18 May 2015 09:34:50 -0400

The smallest and least imposing character is supposed to be a coastie, so maybe the artist DOES know a thing or two about the service.

;-)

Response by PO1 Private RallyPoint Member made May 18 at 2015 10:56 AM

PO1 Private RallyPoint Member — Mon, 18 May 2015 10:56:06 -0400

They probably didn't know the different female covers in the other branches. Not a Dixie cup for us yet!

Response by LCDR Private RallyPoint Member made May 18 at 2015 11:04 AM

LCDR Private RallyPoint Member — Mon, 18 May 2015 11:04:34 -0400

Can you imagine the butthurt if the Marines were only female?

Response by SP5 Joel O'Brien made May 18 at 2015 11:19 AM

SP5 Joel O'Brien — Mon, 18 May 2015 11:19:11 -0400

After reading all the comments so far, all I can say is...They're cartoon candy characters!
Methinks some folks are reading too, too much into this. But, at the same time, it's still fun to read.

Response by SGT Bryon Sergent made May 18 at 2015 11:23 AM

SGT Bryon Sergent — Mon, 18 May 2015 11:23:36 -0400

Well lets see, You have the Air Force represented buy the M&M, female as it maybe, standard size. Then you have the Army represented by the M&M again standard size. Then you have the Navy and the Marines represented by the Peanut M&M. Does this mean that they are a bigger and badder force? Does this mean that they are Nuts? hmm........ this is where I would be kinda pissed as a service member. They have the M&M Mini serving as the Coast Guard. What are they trying to say here. Small force? Small in statue? HHMMMM. things that make you go HHHMMMM? LOL

Might been they where ignorant of the military and the fact they where trying to get all of the types of M&M's and the normal characters in the shot. that's just me. Not being mean just funny!

Response by SGT Jeremiah B. made May 18 at 2015 12:23 PM

SGT Jeremiah B. — Mon, 18 May 2015 12:23:48 -0400

It really always boils down to aesthetics. The designer went with what he/she thought looked the best and most likely didn't give a moment's thought to being gender inclusive across branches.

Also, everyone knows the AF are a bunch of girly men. Except A-10 pilots. A-10 pilots are gods.

Response by SSG John Bacon made May 18 at 2015 12:51 PM

SSG John Bacon — Mon, 18 May 2015 12:51:24 -0400

What's even funnier is that the Coast Guard Orange M&M looks either Frightened or Confused as to why he's there. LOL.

Just ribbing on you CG guys of course we all no you jobs are just as important as the rest.

Response by SSgt Private RallyPoint Member made May 18 at 2015 3:43 PM

SSgt Private RallyPoint Member — Mon, 18 May 2015 15:43:08 -0400

Why not have a male and female for each branch?

On another note... Neat factoid there, CW4 Private RallyPoint Member .

Response by CPL Private RallyPoint Member made May 18 at 2015 4:59 PM

CPL Private RallyPoint Member — Mon, 18 May 2015 16:59:15 -0400

That's funny I pled the 5th

Response by SGT Jimmy Stout made May 19 at 2015 10:50 AM

SGT Jimmy Stout — Tue, 19 May 2015 10:50:01 -0400

Melts in your mouth. ..etc

Response by Maj John Bell made Jul 13 at 2019 11:26 PM

Maj John Bell — Sat, 13 Jul 2019 23:26:49 -0400

never mind the uniforms. Not one of those m&ms could pass the height weight chart standards.