Conservatives Call for Another Boycott, This Time Against Skittles for LGBT Packaging

Skittles, the candy known for its “Taste the Rainbow” theme, is facing threats to receive the “Bud Light treatment” for its controversial set of packaging celebrating Pride Month.

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Conservatives Call for Another Boycott, This Time Against Skittles for LGBT Packaging — A closeup of a bowl of Skittles in Seattle on Dec. 24, 2011. Otto Greule Jr./Getty Images

By Patricia Tolson

8/15/2023Updated: 8/16/2023

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Skittles, the candy known for its “Taste the Rainbow” slogan, is facing threats to receive the “Bud Light treatment” for marketing campaigns promoting LGBT pride.

The Skittles 2023 “Pride Pack“ promotion features colorful designs by five LGBT artists over a gray background.

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