Candy Quote by Chris Smith
““I pocketed two boxes of M&M’s with the presidential seal. You open it up and you really are expecting the best M&M’s you’ve ever eaten in your life, and it’s just fucking M&M’s. You’re like, “Well, these are the same M&M’s I got at the train station.” I thought president M&M’s would somehow be like, I don’t know, the chocolate on the outside and the candy on the inside, something different. But they’re just M&M’s. Pretty interesting. Even””
About This Quote
Anticipating a premium experience based on branding, only to discover it is identical to the ordinary product, highlighting how expectations can be inflated by symbols.
In simple terms: Brand hype can make ordinary things seem special.
Key Takeaway
Expectations are shaped by perceived status.
Themes
branding
expectation
consumer psychology
disappointment
Mood
ironic
disappointed
Type
observation
cautionary
When to use this quote
- Buying a limited‑edition sneaker
- Opening a 'premium' coffee
- Choosing a designer bag
Key Concepts
symbolic value
cognitive bias
Practical Applications
- Check product reviews before purchase
- Assess value based on features, not label
Questions to Reflect On
- How do symbols influence your perception of quality?
- When have you been let down by a brand’s reputation?
A Different Perspective
Sometimes novelty itself can be enjoyable, even if the product is unchanged.
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