It’s a rare day when I turn on the radio or TV to hear or watch the “news.” All you’ll be told about is the bad stuff that happens. Too much suffering and too much politics. The important matters of life get little to no coverage.
In order to escape the looney left and the wacko right, I go online. There, I can take my time to peruse the headlines. If I blink or am distracted, nothing is missed. Then it’s read only the stories of interest. Should take about 30 seconds. :rolleyes:
Where else will you find the story of the 40th anniversary of “Hello Kitty?” Sanrio (the company that “owns” Hello Kitty) has turned this into a marketing marvel. It’s all so sweet and innocent. If you think that H K is feline you are wrong.
Sanrio has told us more about her:
- She’s British.
- She is a Scorpio.
- She loves apple pie.
- She has a twin sister, and is a perpetual third-grader.
- Her actual name is Kitty White.
Sweet and innocent, right?
You can believe that as have others. :hkitty:
There is more to this story. I wrote to you about this a couple of years ago. You can read that story here. (Please understand it’s meant as humor and is not factual.)
Actually, I was always more about making fun of stereotypes and logos. Almost got in trouble in college for putting a poster (I made up) on my door of the Playboy bunny with the words “Silly Rabbit, Trix are for kids.” Not that I had any interest in promoting promiscuous sex, I just thought the mixed images were funny. Perhaps my humor has matured (perhaps not). Perhaps you shouldn’t ask.
If it makes any difference to you, I like it. A lot!
Okay, I won’t ask. From personal experience, growing old is inevitable. Growing up is optional. :woot:
I never did really “get” Hello Kitty.
It’s for a different demographic in a different culture. :stars:
Of course this was a 30-minute discussion at my work place. This follows the 20-minute description and analysis of each Kardashian sister. Even if I try to escape “the news,” it finds me at work. Where people are supposed to be working…..
Ugh.
Does anyone really care that Hello Kitty is not a kitty? I’m thinking it is said to boost sales for said kitty/girl.
The best part of the years I spent in management was that the “news” did not intrude. People become more interested in business when the boss is around.
I really don’t care about Hello Kitty. Feline or feminine, she still sells a heap of product for Sanrio. :hkitty: Okay, I’ll always think of her as an anthropomorphic cat. So there. I mean, come on! Did you ever see a third-grade girl with long whiskers? And ears on top of her head? Me neither. :laff:
So now the perps are walking it back with “she’s not a cat, but the personification of a cat.” Whuh? My amusement stems from the furore and outrage. Have people absolutely nothing to do?
Well, her name is Kitty. :stars:
What started in Japan 40 years ago as a marketing ploy, has spread world wide. A lot of gals and girls like Hello Kitty. :hkitty:
Me? I’m just an observer. :think:
My teen still loves Hello Kitty, and she’s 15! There’s no shortage of items to buy her if we’re selecting HK for a gift, that’s for sure. 😉 40 years… that’s awhile! :hkitty:
Cool! Please, don’t let your daughter read my 2012 post. :hkitty:
Hokey smokes, I just read it. Hello Kitty really IS on everything, oy!
Don’t confuse anything in the post with reality. :hkitty: :rolleyes:
well now i’m disappointed 😥 :hkitty: