[fullmetal]

I think it's perfectly appropriate to call out visual similarities.  If the resemblence is unsee-able and if enough people are saying the same thing, it's probably appropriate to take some action, as denial/ignorance is no longer plausible.  I don't think anyone should ascribe intention behind the similarity, but let's be honest, changing it up wouldn't be a bad idea. The association is neither positive nor pleasant.

[fullmetal]

I think it's perfectly appropriate to call out visual similarities.  If the resemblence is unsee-able and if enough people are saying the same thing, it's probably appropriate to take some action, as denial/ignorance is no longer plausible.  I don't think anyone should ascribe intention behind the similarity, but let's be honest, changing it up wouldn't be a bad idea. The association is neither positive nor pleasant.