Then you spot it: the personalisation station. You can print your own face, a silly message, or even your dog’s photo onto a single M&M. I once saw a man order a tube with his fiancée’s face on it. Bold move. That’s a lot of pressure for a chocolate bean.
M&M's World, Leicester Square W1 © Robin Sones :: Geograph Britain and
You could print your boss’s face on a red M&M and give it to them for Christmas. It’s the perfect passive-aggressive gift. Or, you know, a genuinely sweet one if your boss is nice. The choice is yours.
The Souvenir Section: A Crash Course in Greed
Upstairs, you’ll find enough M&M-themed tat to fill a British household. Keychains, socks, t-shirts, mugs, and even a tiny M&M-shaped lamp. You don’t need a lamp that looks like a chocolate bean, but suddenly you really, really do.
I once bought a pair of M&M flip-flops. I’ve never worn them, but they sit proudly in my wardrobe as a monument to poor financial decisions. They make me smile every time I see them, so maybe it was worth it.
