>>8817301Hasbro purposely put out the news that way and advertised with gay and lesbian couples for the Potato Head toy. Then later the same day after the immediate controversy they put out a clarifying statement.
You can read it in this NY Times article. Hasbro deliberately portrayed it that way and then walked it back after the news blew up.
https://www.nytimes.com/2021/02/25/business/mr-potato-head-gender-neutral.html>Hasbro is dropping the Mr. from the logo and overall brand to “promote gender equality and inclusion,” but clarified that Mr. and Mrs. Potato Head will still be available.>“Hasbro is making sure all feel welcome in the Potato Head world by officially dropping the Mr. from the Mr. Potato Head brand name and logo to promote gender equality and inclusion,” the company said in an initial statement on Thursday. 