Hello Kitty first appeared on a vinyl coin purse in 1974 and recently celebrated her big 40th birthday last November. With the recent celebration of International Women’s Day on Sunday March 8, Hello Kitty’s global influence on the female population cannot go unnoticed! One interesting thing to note is how Hello Kitty appeals to a large audience of all ages.
Young girls who fall in love with Hello Kitty grow up into their twenties, thirties, and beyond still adoring the feline character. I, myself, am proudly one of those HK forever fanatics! For me, Hello Kitty has been a companion through numerous childhood memories up until now while I am trying to achieve my adulthood milestones. In all ways possible, I incorporate HK into my life because of the confidence and positive support she symbolizes to me.Hello Kitty’s life philosophy is based on friendship, but it is no surprise that her large-scale popularity invites controversy. Ironically, all the roaring discussions surround the absence of Hello Kitty’s mouth. Vocal feminists claim that the lack of a mouth portrays how the role of women, especially of Asian culture, should be obedient, docile, and SILENT. However, I think this perception of cultural behavior could be misunderstood and exaggerated to false claims, but everyone is entitled to their opinion! What do you think about Hello Kitty’s missing mouth?
When asked, Hello Kitty’s head designer Yuko Yamaguchi explains that Hello Kitty does not have a mouth because it allows kitty fans to project their feelings onto her. Hello Kitty can personally and uniquely be whoever and whatever to you. According to Yuko, “women feel like Hello Kitty listens.” Verbal communication can go a long way, but nonverbal communication meows volumes as well! Regardless of all the catfight drama over Hello Kitty’s mouth, the most important consideration should be focused on Sanrio’s positive intention behind Hello Kitty’s creation. No kitty can deny that Hello Kitty is the cat’s meow!
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For more Kitty’s curiosity, read this article:
http://time.com/3532446/hello-kitty-con-40th-anniversary/
