I wouldn't be surprised.

It's become one of those things where people are hamstrung by those looking to make someone uncomfortable. It's like the old thing where you tell someone they look nice today and their reply is, "So you don't normally think I look nice."

And if one steps in to say, "No, I'm pretty sure that's not what they meant," then one becomes nothing more than a fresh target.

It is not helpful to anyone.