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The Associated Press published: October 27, 2014 17:04 EDT | update: October 27, 2014 17:05 edt los angeles (AP )-
Hello Kitty does not need a background storyor a mouth —
Become a global phenomenon.
Her image can be found on almost anything imaginable, from predictable plush toys and lunch boxes to unpredictableso-
Foreseeable: surfboards, oil, air purifiers, kitchen gadgets, premium jewelry, light bulbs and toilet paper.
"You may be born in the Hello Kitty delivery room," said Dave Marchi, spokesman for Sanrio, a Japanese company that founded Hello Kitty in 1974.
Here is the information you need to know about the famous characters aged 0 in November 4.
Q: Is she a cat?
A: People were shocked when there was news in the summer that Hello Kitty was not a cat, but it was not simple.
"Sanrio has not traditionally referred to her as a cat: she doesn't meow, she doesn't drink milk in a bowl, she doesn't eat cat food," Marchi said . ".
"It all comes down to how you want to describe this personified character.
She obviously looks like a cat.
Some people want to think of her as a cat.
But our Sanrio always regards her as a little girl.
"He compared Hello Kitty to Mickey Mouse, a mouse in shorts, shoes and gloves.
Q: Does Hello Kitty have a background story?
According to the SanrioTown website, yes.
Her full name is Kitty White.
She lives in London and has a twin sister named Mimi and a pet cat named Charmaine Kitty.
She has about five apples high.
Her favorite color is red. she likes playing the piano and baking cookies.
Q: Why is Hello Kitty so popular?
A: Dorie Clark, A brand expert, said that Hello Kitty's simple and mouth-free design makes her attractive.
"She is patient and has no expression, and people can almost apply any emotion to her," she said . ".
"She makes sense to almost anyone.
"As the character is 40 years old, there are also nostalgic factors:" There are a lot of people who grew up with her, "Clark said. . .
She sees her as a warm and familiar memory of their childhood.
Q: Is she a bigger cultural phenomenon?
A: She is A part of Japanese lovely culture and can also be seen in characters such as Pikachu.
"It's a smart and creative thing that helps some cool factor," says Kristin R. , a professor of anthropology . "
"Pink Globalization: Hello Kitty travel through the Pacific" author Yano told the Los Angeles Times.
Take precious moments (collectibles), for example ). That's cute.
But precious moments are nothing cool.
Hello Kitty has the potential to do many other things.
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