So, here’s the thing, there are building codes and stuff that sometimes makes it hard to avoid handles. BUT! There are solutions like the arm-grab or the foot thingy that lets you open the door without hands. It’s just that some places cheap out or don’t think it through.

That cheesy white-haired cartoon character though... it's like they weren't even trying. 'A' for effort, I guess? At least it's memorable, in a cringey sort of way.