Now I'll Be Blushing Every Time I See "Juicy Fruit"

There's something enticing about any candy with name that's rendered obviously foreign thanks to consecutive consonants or a vowel combination you're not used to seeing. Maoam is one of those super-sweet Starburst-like chewies, and it features a couple of represented fruits having fun.

I mean, look at those guys. Just laughing and having an all-around good time. That British father who's all pissed off about the depiction of frolicking fruit, he's clearly overreacting. Honestly, what could be more wholesome and fun-for-kids than giggling and dancing fruits of different colors and species getting along so well?

All right, now that seems a little weird...

Uh...I don't really think that's a good idea...

Oooooookay, maybe the guy had a point.

My question is, who or what is that green guy, and why is he getting all the ripe-fruit action? Read more...