HELLO KITTY

Posted: Fri Apr 25, 2008 12:38 am Post subject: HELLO KITTY Post Rating: 0

HELLO!
We are working on a project for our Japanese class dealing with Japanese pop culture, and our topic is Hello Kitty!
If you have the time, please take a look at these questions and answer them in this thread!
THANK YOU VERY MUCH!

ありがとうございます!

1. How old are you?
2. What country to you come from?
3. How did you first hear about Hello Kitty?
4. How much do you spend on Hello Kitty merchandise each year?
5. What kind of Hello Kitty merchandise do you like/want the most?
6. What do you like/not like about Hello Kitty?
7. Where do you purchase Hello Kitty merchandise?

Posted: Fri Apr 25, 2008 1:16 am Post subject: Post Rating: 0

So, um, if you haven't noticed there isn't a Hello Kitty drama, so I would object to this on grounds of relevance, but what the heck:

1. Same age as you in theory, but you started a Hello Kitty thread, I would say we are definitely talking biological age here.

2. It's complicated.

3. It was highly traumatic which is why I believe I don't remember most of the first three years of my life. *sheds a bitter tear*

4. Define merchandise. I suppose I spend a lot for the company to purchase rights to use it.

5. Less isn't a kind, but that's my answer. I guess Hello Kitty© Vodka would be really neat-o.

6. See #3

7. Since it's plastered on everything imaginable it's sometimes hard to avoid it, but probably most commonly at Sunkus or 7-11, maybe Family Mart.

どう板橋区ね ♡

Posted: Fri Apr 25, 2008 1:52 am Post subject: Post Rating: 0

Well, this is for Japanese Culture & Entertainment so I figured Hello Kitty was a part of Japanese Culture is it not? There are other threads on here that have nothing to do with Japanese dramas, but I CAN move it to the General Discussion forum if this is not allowed.

THANKS FOR ANSWERING OUR QUESTIONS.

Posted: Fri Apr 25, 2008 2:26 am Post subject: Post Rating: 0

1. 25

2.USA!~

3.When i was a kid i watched the hello kitty cartoon used to com on when i lived in california^_^

4.dont really spend much i like the keychains so im mc donalds isnt doing a special with the happy meals i might spen 20 - 30 bucks on stuff total

5.like i said in 4 i like the keychains i have one to wear for each season as well as some for work and other special ocations. I like to think of it as an assesory to my daily style so however mood im im io pick the hello hitty that suits it^_^ i.e. if its raining i might choose the hello kitty with a rain coat, or like during the winter i have a hello kitty with a christmas sweater, and so on, I also buy pens and stationary, and if i cant find a keychain i like i get the phone straps and convert them^_^

6.Hello kitty herself i guess is what i like most, what i dont like however is that i cant find it to watch on tv anymore and i can only find those stuped mini dvds whith only one ep. or two then i go to the store:(

7.theirs is a Sanrio store at my local mall^_^ and of coarse mc donalds happy meals when they gotem.

Posted: Fri Apr 25, 2008 2:27 am Post subject: Post Rating: 0

I thought I might as well help with you with this.
1. How old are you? 19
2. What country to you come from? Canada
3. How did you first hear about Hello Kitty? I think I first bought this storybook with Hello Kitty and it had stickers in it and I really liked it!
4. How much do you spend on Hello Kitty merchandise each year? Not sure...not as much as before. Definitely less than $50.
5. What kind of Hello Kitty merchandise do you like/want the most? Stuff Toys, keychains for cell phones. I want a Hello Kitty Sandwich maker >__<
6. What do you like/not like about Hello Kitty? It's so cute ^_^
7. Where do you purchase Hello Kitty merchandise? Smart Maple, random stores...

Posted: Fri Apr 25, 2008 2:41 am Post subject: Post Rating: 0

Thank you so much!!

@Athemyst: I really like your sandwich maker idea~ haha that would be great! xD

Posted: Fri Apr 25, 2008 2:57 am Post subject: Re: HELLO KITTY Post Rating: 0

1. How old are you? 40
2. What country to you come from? USA
3. How did you first hear about Hello Kitty? Not really sure - it's been nearly 30 years at least since I first heard of her.
4. How much do you spend on Hello Kitty merchandise each year? Under $200
5. What kind of Hello Kitty merchandise do you like/want the most? I have the two Hello Kitty! Barbie dolls, in mint condition. Also have the Rubik's Cube, bookmark and even a vibrator (no, not that.) I even once had a Hello Kitty MasterCard credit card, which I qualified for through a Sakai Noriko promotional offer.
6. What do you like/not like about Hello Kitty? I like the simplicity of the character. No mouth actually speaks volumes.
7. Where do you purchase Hello Kitty merchandise? Sanrio stores in Hawaii, and on eBay.

--- groink

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Posted: Fri Apr 25, 2008 3:46 am Post subject: Post Rating: 0

i wanna help.. Big Smile

1. How old are you? 22
2. What country to you come from? Phil
3. How did you first hear about Hello Kitty? sanrio stores? classmates? (cant remember exactly)
4. How much do you spend on Hello Kitty merchandise each year? not anymore.. but when i was young i was more into kerokeropi than HK.. Big Smile

5. What kind of Hello Kitty merchandise do you like/want the most? i want the HK keyboard and electric fan (its really cute)
6. What do you like/not like about Hello Kitty? cute and pink
7. Where do you purchase Hello Kitty merchandise? gift gate (sanrio stores)

Posted: Fri Apr 25, 2008 4:09 am Post subject: Post Rating: 0

@groink I wasn't doubting you on the vibrator, but I'm not sure how they would stop you from making a Hello Kitty AK-47.

The irony in Hello Kitty! is that, besides the maneki neki, it's probably the only cat that Japanese don't hate. Most think cats are ugly, dirty, noisy animals. Maybe Kitty was an effort to change the popular opinion of cats, but I think in the end by juxtaposing the cartoon to the real thing you make things worse.

Of course it's hard to for people to want to keep an animal in the house that will shred your tatami and mark them on top of that.

Posted: Fri Apr 25, 2008 4:47 am Post subject: Post Rating: 0

1. How old are you? 25 in 2 months

2. What country to you come from? Sweden

3. How did you first hear about Hello Kitty? I really can't remember

4. How much do you spend on Hello Kitty merchandise each year? $50-$70

5. What kind of Hello Kitty merchandise do you like/want the most? I like my slippers, umbrella, cell phone(okwap) and hand bags ^^ I really want a Hello Kitty car..it would be awesome to drive around in it pinch

6. What do you like/not like about Hello Kitty? Like: Kawaii and pink, and I love cats Smile

Dislike: Hello Kitty in swedish stores(exept from H&M) are overpriced.

7. Where do you purchase Hello Kitty merchandise? Mostly from Japan(ebay), but also OKEY store in Gothenburg, Dona's Shop(Stockholm) and some japanese stores in Stockholm, and H&M

Posted: Fri Apr 25, 2008 8:39 am Post subject: Post Rating: 0

This looks fun! Laugh

1. How old are you? 21
2. What country to you come from? Philippines
3. How did you first hear about Hello Kitty? my cousins plus the cartoons
4. How much do you spend on Hello Kitty merchandise each year? below $300
5. What kind of Hello Kitty merchandise do you like/want the most? I'd like a Helo kitty car... or a life-sized stuffed toy... or a kimono.. I can't make up my mind~ Roll Eyes

6. What do you like/not like about Hello Kitty? she's just too cute, and the cartoons are just adorable
7. Where do you purchase Hello Kitty merchandise? Gift Gate!