Silly question: who on earth came up with this design concept and why did they think it was a good idea? Does it rub anyone else the wrong way?

Lately I’ve seen a lot of ladybug paraphenalia with caucasion flesh colored faces. I think it started with the ladybug pillow pet. Ladybugs do not have skin and it would be creepy as hell if they did! Who on earth thought this was a good idea, and do any of you find it as weird and creepy as I do?