It's the first letter of the last names of the 2 men that brought the candy to the US and mass marketed it.
Forrest Mars Sr.
R. Bruce Murrie
2006-08-14 01:51:29
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answered by Episco 4
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At least one of the M's is probably for Mars. This from the page link below...
"Who would have guessed that the idea for M&M'S® Plain Chocolate Candies was hatched against the backdrop of the Spanish Civil War? Legend has it that, while on a trip to Spain, Forrest Mars Sr. encountered soldiers who were eating pellets of chocolate encased in a hard sugary coating. This prevented it from melting. Inspired by this idea, Mr. Mars went back to his kitchen and invented the recipe for M&M'S® Plain Chocolate Candies.
M&M'S® Chocolate Candies were first sold in 1941, and soon became a favorite of the American GIs serving in World War II. Packaged in cardboard tubes, they were sold to the military as a convenient snack that traveled well in any climate. By the late 1940s, they were widely available to the public, who gave them an excellent reception. In 1948, their packaging changed from a tube form to the characteristic brown pouch we know today."
2006-08-14 01:56:20
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answered by Michael 5
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I believe they got it from the name of the guy that invented them. They refer to him as Mr. Mars in this short paragraph. So I guess they took the 2 M's & said, M&M's!
Who would have guessed that the idea for M&M'S® Plain Chocolate Candies was hatched against the backdrop of the Spanish Civil War? Legend has it that, while on a trip to Spain, Forrest Mars Sr. encountered soldiers who were eating pellets of chocolate encased in a hard sugary coating. This prevented it from melting. Inspired by this idea, Mr. Mars went back to his kitchen and invented the recipe for M&M'S® Plain Chocolate Candies.
M&M'S® Chocolate Candies were first sold in 1941, and soon became a favorite of the American GIs serving in World War II. Packaged in cardboard tubes, they were sold to the military as a convenient snack that traveled well in any climate. By the late 1940s, they were widely available to the public, who gave them an excellent reception. In 1948, their packaging changed from a tube form to the characteristic brown pouch we know today.
2006-08-14 01:53:06
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answered by ~*Lady Beth*~ 4
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It came from Mars candy company (known for Mars Bars and Ethel M Chocolates).
2006-08-14 01:52:01
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answer #4
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answered by Rich Z 7
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I think it stands for Murrie and Mars the two people who bought the company.
2006-08-17 21:57:10
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answered by frankmilano610 6
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Named after Mars one of the owners I know that, don't know the other ones name.
2006-08-14 01:53:28
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answer #6
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answered by DispatchGirl 4
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Marshall Mathers, baby!
2006-08-14 01:46:50
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answered by cookiemonster6278 2
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I think it's for the company Mars and something else. Here's the website http://us.mms.com/us/. I hope that helps.
2006-08-14 01:49:50
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answered by ♥ Tori ♥ 5
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For the company's founder and his son, Mars & Mars.
2006-08-14 02:19:27
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answered by Anonymous
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Stands for marijuana and mud, which were the originals ingredients.
2006-08-14 01:50:49
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answered by Heather 2
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