Why can't trash cans just look like trash cans?

Trash Kan Klan

The other night my friend Caryn decided to blurt out “San Francisco trash cans remind me of KKK members” and now I cannot get the imagery out of my head.  A morning stroll to purchase OJ and Frosted Flakes?  The KKK is on the corner.  A late night jaunt to Dolores Park?  There is a KKK cookout in front of Mission Pool (pictured).

Because misery loves company, I'm sharing this tragedy with you all.  Does anyone have a better suggestion as to what these cans look like?