What I am saying is that your impression of the symbol looking like a kabob will change. Much like your first impression of a lot of things have likely changed over time, or as you got used to it. And not everyone will see a kabob. I certainly didn't. But everyone who sees a lightning sees lightning.

A lightning bolt has an established visual context. Sats would simply be sharing that, instead of having something for itself. It is never going to be purely Sats, it will always be Sats and Lightning. Sats can and should have its own symbol.

And for that matter, suggesting the lightning bolt is only because of the Lightning Network. Sats exist off the LN and can still be sent off the LN. I believe Sats can and should have its own symbol.