Skittles, M&Ms, and the Wild World of Candy Stereotypes: When 'Taste the Rainbow' Flies Right Over Someone's Head
Picture this: You’re hanging out with friends, minding your own business, when you innocently grab a bag of M&Ms from a vending machine. Suddenly, you’re thrust into a debate about how your candy choice apparently reveals your sexual orientation. Welcome to the wacky world of Kevins (or, in this case, Kevinas), where logic melts faster than chocolate in your pocket.
It’s a story so absurd you couldn’t make it up—a tale where M&Ms are "homo," Skittles are not, and someone is completely oblivious to the most rainbow-filled slogan in candy history. Fasten your seatbelts, folks, because this ride is about to get deliciously ironic.
When Candy Preferences Become a Personality Test
If you’ve spent any time in the depths of Reddit’s r/StoriesAboutKevin, you know it’s a goldmine of head-scratching tales featuring people who lack a certain… self-awareness. Our protagonist today is a Kevina: the ex-girlfriend of the author’s friend, who, for reasons known only to her, decided that the universe had granted her the power to read sexual orientation through snack choices.
According to Kevina, reaching for a bag of M&Ms is a dead giveaway—you’re obviously "so homo." (Her words, not ours.) But if you want to avoid such a label? Simple: Just grab some Skittles! Yes, Skittles. The candy whose entire marketing campaign is built around the phrase "Taste the Rainbow"—a slogan joyfully adopted by the LGBTQ+ community and one of the most recognizable symbols of pride worldwide.
Skittles: The Unintentional Irony Deluxe
Let’s take a moment to savor the irony here. For decades, Skittles has been the de facto candy of rainbows everywhere. During Pride Month, the company even releases special edition packs, sometimes removing the colors entirely to “give the rainbow” to the LGBTQ+ community. If candies had a personality, Skittles would be the life of the pride parade, waving a multicolored flag and blowing kisses to the crowd.
And yet, in Kevina’s logic, Skittles are the straightest candy out there. M&Ms, on the other hand, are apparently coded with secret rainbow signals only she can detect. It’s the kind of reasoning you’d expect from a sitcom character, not a real person standing in front of a vending machine.
The Science (or Lack Thereof) Behind Snack Stereotypes
Now, let’s be real: food preferences tell us precious little about someone’s sexual orientation, zodiac sign, or whether they prefer cats or dogs. The only thing your snack choice reliably reveals is what you’re craving at that exact moment. Unless you’re a character in a BuzzFeed quiz, “What Your Favorite Candy Says About You,” your pick is just that—a pick.
But that hasn’t stopped people from assigning all sorts of wild meanings to food. Grapefruit? Trendy. Black licorice? Mysterious (or just weird). M&Ms? Apparently, in the world of Kevinas, a neon sign for your love life. Skittles? As straight as a rainbow, which, if you think about it, is just a circle of light.
A Sweet Reminder: Irony Is Everywhere
What makes this story such a gem isn’t just the misplaced logic—it’s the total blindness to irony. Kevina’s declaration is the verbal equivalent of saying, “I’d never wear anything flashy,” while donning a sequin jumpsuit. It’s a reminder that sometimes, irony doesn’t just fly over people’s heads; it does a triple backflip and lands on another planet.
But maybe that’s what we love most about stories like these. They’re harmless, goofy, and just a little bit sweet—and they make us laugh at the little quirks of human nature. Plus, who among us hasn’t missed a painfully obvious detail at least once? (Though, hopefully, not as colorfully as this.)
So, What’s Your Candy?
If you’ve ever worried your favorite treat was sending the wrong message, let this story set your mind at ease: eat what you like, and let the rainbow fall where it may. Whether you’re a diehard Reese’s fan, a Twix enthusiast, or, yes, a proud Skittles supporter, the only thing your candy says about you is that you have excellent taste.
Now, tell us: What’s your go-to vending machine snack, and what do you think it says about you? Drop your answers in the comments below—and remember, the only thing “homo” about M&Ms is how happy they make everyone.
Stay sweet, friends!
What’s the funniest food stereotype you’ve ever heard? Share your story below—let’s keep the laughs (and the candy) coming!
Original Reddit Post: 'Kevin' thinks the type of candy a person likes determines their sexual orientation, is totally blind to the irony of said candy's slogan...