Should Wheaties Put Caitlyn Jenner on a Cereal Box?

One PR executive says "yes."

You may have heard the name Caitlyn Jenner at some point over the past few days.

Following the big reveal, there’s been lots of speculation about whether Ms. Jenner will have some endorsement deals coming her way soon. For example, the New York Post’s Page Six blog told us last night that MAC Cosmetics sought Jenner as a spokeswoman long before the Vanity Fair cover even went public.

Of course, many people asked a natural follow-up question: given the iconic status of a 1977 Wheaties box featuring an image of then-Olympic star Bruce Jenner, should the company follow up by featuring Caitlyn on its next box?

When contacted by ABC News and Hollywood Life, Wheaties reps released identical statements:

“Bruce Jenner has been a respected member of Team Wheaties, and Caitlyn Jenner will continue to be.

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