especially pro-transgender, messaging from companies and brands. Such messaging has been commonplace for years, but has recently faced increased backlash as conservatives have launched renewed opposition to LGBTQ+ communities.The pushback emerged on X, the platform formerly known as Twitter, with a number of posts, including one from the popular Libs of TikTok account.
In addition to pushback against the pro-trans messaging, some users took issue with what appeared to be a drag queen on the packaging and accused the brand of "coming after your children.".@Skittles is trying to turn your kids into BLM & LGBTQ+ activists.
Their packaging also features a drag queen. Skittles have gone completely woke. pic.twitter.com/jjlkc7uOaLYes…There is a DRAG QUEEN on a skittles package.Unless they are trying to get your kids to turn into LGBTQ/BLM activists…what’s the point of this?They’re coming after your children.
pic.twitter.com/671dPp85xtCan skittles just like sell candy? Why do they have to inject this garbage? You’re a CANDY company ffs pic.twitter.com/oOCcIFEb7OSkittles is manufactured by Mars.Mars is about to get the Bud Light treatment.Going woke lost Bud Light’s parent company Anheuser-Busch billions in market cap and 30% in total sales.They even had to sell 8 of their brands.Mars has made a huge mistake.