On the eve of her 50th birthday, Hello Kitty, the charismatic character of Sanrio, has revealed a secret about herself
Even on the eve of her 50th birthday, Hello Kitty, the charismatic character created by Sanrio in the 70s, still seems to hold some mysteries. This Friday morning (18), Jill Cook, director of retail sales for the Japanese company, told the world that, contrary to what many suspect, Hello Kitty is not a cat, but a British girl.
The entrepreneur revealed this on the morning program Today Show in a report in which she showed some interesting facts about the pop icon. When asked if Hello Kitty was really a cat, the director explained the true origin of the character and provided more details about her history.
“Hello Kitty is not actually a cat, she is a little girl, born and raised in the suburbs of London. She has a mother and father, and a twin sister called Mimmy who is also her best friend,” Cook said.
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According to Jill, to give you an idea of the smallness of the character, Hello Kitty is the size of five apples and weighs the equivalent of three: a curious parameter to say the least.
Hello Kitty is part of pop culture
Created by designer Yuko Shimizu in 1974 for Sanrio – a company that designs, licenses and creates products focused on the kawaii segment – Hello Kitty very quickly became a popular character, entering Japanese pop culture and having repercussions all over the world.
Known for her cute little ears, red bow, cheek hair, and mouthless face, the little girl has gone on to become a billion-dollar media franchise, appearing on products such as dolls, clothing, handbags, vehicles, video games, and even cosmetics.
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Again according to Cook, the “main message [da Hello Kitty] It’s friendship, kindness and inclusion and part of what has helped her cross borders, languages and cultures is that she’s relatable to everyone.”
Always surrounded by friends and ready to cook Cookiesone of his great hobbies, the character turns 50 on November 1st.
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