*This post is for you, Bijoux 💖
I know after posting this, hardcore Hello Kitty fans will come out of the internet woodwork and most likely report my blog to the Hello Kitty Police Department and have me arrested.
So if you don't see me for a while, you'll know I'm in jail for taking the name of Hello Kitty in vain; spending solitary confinement in a dirty litter box.
I think it’s odd that someone who loves cats as much as I do, feels a strong aversion to all things Hello Kitty. They are way too cutesy-wootsy. And that's exactly how I feel about cupcakes too. I find cupcakes excessively foofy and way too sugary-sweet. They have too much frosting on the top, too much cake on the bottom, and are too tall for anyone whose jaw does not unhinge to consume in the correct balance of top to bottom. And most of the time you end up getting frosting all over your nose. No, thank you.
Anyway, getting back to Hello Kitty...
My anti-love affair with Hello Kitty all started when I had a job working in a gift shop and was assigned to the Hello Kitty section of the store.
You have no idea how insane it made me to stock and organize the plethora of Hello Kitty merchandise.
The gift shop sold Hello Kitty pens, pencils, erasers, notebooks, diaries, key chains, earrings, and necklaces. Hell, I’m surprised they didn’t have an adult section with Hello Kitty condoms.
I must also add if you've been reading my blog for a while now, you know I spent a whole summer in Japan and loved it. I adored everything about that country. That is except for all the Hello Kitty paraphernalia. Hello Kitty is everywhere in Japan. And I mean EVERYWHERE. In fact, Hello Kitty was born there. She is the Empress of Japan. They call her Empress Kitty.
Below are several items I found online that made me gag from Hello Kitty cuteness overload….
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The advertisement for this Hello Kitty product states - "This Hello Kitty Bed Set is Adorable and Super Comfy (this bed cover features a giant stuffed head alongside additional limbs to keep your child pleased)".
Excuse me, but I totally disagree. This Hello Kitty bed cover is godawful and super SCARY! I can only imagine the horrific CATMARES I would have sleeping in this feline bed with its limbs wrapped around me...
HELLOOOO…..kitty!😻
Have a great week, y'all!
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Ron, what a great way to start my day at work, LAUGHING! This is hysterical! I've never been a fan (even slightly) of Hello Kitty. Like you, I find it way too cutesy-wootsy (I love the way you said that). I didn't know Hello Kitty started in Japan?! I can only imagine how much of an overload it must have been for you. Oh, and speaking of cupcakes, my niece had a birthday party years ago and her mother had the bakery make Hello Kitty cupcakes!!!! Not only that, but she also bought Hello Kitty paper plates, napkins, cups, and a paper table cloth. The whole party had a Hello Kitty theme. I wish you could have been there so I could have seen your reaction!
ReplyDeleteI do like cupcakes, but only certain ones. ALL chocolate. But you're right, they are pretty much all sugar and air.
I love all the items you listed here, but my favorites are the Hello Kitty pimple patches and the Hello Kitty toilet paper. LOL!
Funny man, you are! I love your sense of humor, Ron! I'm going to send this post to a friend of mine. I know she will enjoy it as much as I. xo
Good morning, Candice!
ReplyDeleteYes, it started in Japan in 1974 by the company Sanrio. I was in Japan in the mid-90s and saw Hello Kitty everywhere - backpacks, t-shirts, purses, etc.
"The whole party had a Hello Kitty theme. I wish you could have been there so I could have seen your reaction!"
OMG, I would have DIED! I can't imagine an entire HELLO KITTY themed party?!?!?!
Aren't those Hello Kitty pimple patches insane? We sell pimple patches where I work, but NOT Hello Kitty. I've never used them, but we sell a lot. Apparently, they work.
Thanks so much for stopping by this early morning. Have a great day and rest of your week!
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Oh damn Ron, I wish you had left a link for the Hello Kitty Bong because I would love to purchase it - LOL! You're commentary, not only on the bong but each one of these is hilarious. I love your snarky sense of humor!
ReplyDeleteNope, NOT a Hello Kitty fan either. Or cupcakes. Both too foofy. By the way, where did you ever find that word? Foofy? Did you make it up?
What are pimple patches? I've never heard of them.
And listen, I want to see you in that bright pink HK raincoat if you do decide to make it. Promise?
HELLOOOO…..kitty!😻 is right! Meeeow!
Morning, Daniel!
ReplyDelete"I wish you had left a link for the Hello Kitty Bong because I would love to purchase it."
Oh damn, sorry. LOL! Can you believe that thing? A Hello Kitty BONG?!?!? I'm surprised they didn't make Hello Kitty Rolling Papers. Ha!
"Both too foofy. By the way, where did you ever find that word? Foofy? Did you make it up?"
No, I didn't make it up. I can't remember the first time I heard the name, but it means excessively frilly or too much. And whenever I see a cupcake, I think....foofy.
Pimple patches are little patches that stick to your face. They work by absorbing excess oil (using Salicylic Acid) from pimples; shrink them; and lessen inflammation. I've never used them, but apparently they work because we sell a ton of them where I work.
And yes, I promise to share photos of me wearing the raincoat if I make it. NOT! Ha!
Thanks so much for stopping by, Daniel. Have a meeeeow of a week!
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*clapping*
ReplyDeleteOh my god, Ron, you haven't posted an I Hate Hello Kitty post in YEARS. How I missed them!
"So if you don't see me for a while, you'll know I'm in jail for taking the name of Hello Kitty in vain; spending solitary confinement in a dirty litter box." --- between that and your comment about Hello Kitty condoms, I ROFLMAO!
And I agree, that bed cover is SUPER SCARY! A Hello Kitty Bong? Who knew?!?!?
"However, with these patches, they INCREASE pimples instead of reducing them; causing cat scratch fever..."
CRACKED. ME. UP! And speaking of pimple patches, have you seen the brand Peace Out? I keep seeing them advertised on IG and Tik Tok. I wonder if they work?
Btw, nice tushes on those Hello Kitty underwear models!
Thank you SO MUCH for the laughs, Ron! LOVED this post! More please!
Have a wonderful week! xoxo
Ooops, forgot to say in my previous comment that I watched the Brook Shields documentary (the one you have on your sidebar) and thought it was really good. I always liked her, but the doc made me like her even more.
ReplyDeleteYou saw it too? Yes, I agree...I always liked her, but watching the documentary made me like her (and respect her) even more. And what surprised me about the documentary was that she didn't make herself out to be a "victim." I grew up during the time Brook Shields became well-known. She's a lovely lady and very down to earth.
ReplyDeleteHola Denise!
ReplyDeleteI know, it's been YEARS since I posted about Hello Kitty. My dear friend, Bijoux, mentioned that to me several months ago, so I wanted to dedicate this post to her.
"And I agree, that bed cover is SUPER SCARY! A Hello Kitty Bong? Who knew?!?!?"
When I saw the bong, I just about died. And that bed cover scary the bejesus out of me!
Yes, I have have heard of the Peace Out Pimple Patches brand. As a matter of fact, we sell them where I work. And OMG, do they SELL! I never tried them myself, but I'm assuming they work or they wouldn't be selling like they do.
Woot! Woot! Yes to those nice tushes! LOL!
Thanks so much for stopping by, Denise! Have a faaaaaaaabulous day and week!
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Ron, I never "got" the fascination with Hello Kitty either. Perhaps because I had a son, not a daughter? Anywho, one thing's for certain: Hello Kitty has done an amazing job of marketing and publicity, don't you agree? Their stuff is everywhere and on everything imaginable (but something tells me the folks policing stuff shouldn't have permitted "drug paraphernalia" that might be enticing to little girls!)
ReplyDeleteAnd you're so right -- that Hello Kitty bed would give me nightmares! I won't even let Monk sleep in my bed; no way would I want those cat arms wrapped around me to keep me cozy! Cozy? Huh!
Fun post, my friend. Hope you're dodging the heavy rains! Have a super week! xx
Hellooooooooooo there, Debbie!
ReplyDelete" one thing's for certain: Hello Kitty has done an amazing job of marketing and publicity, don't you agree? Their stuff is everywhere and on everything imaginable (but something tells me the folks policing stuff shouldn't have permitted "drug paraphernalia" that might be enticing to little girls!)"
Agreed! Regardless of whether I like Hello Kitty or not, the company did an amazing job marketing it because they have a HUGE audience. And as I shared, in Japan (where it was created) it's EVERYWHERE! I too was a bit surprised about the drug paraphernalia. I'm surprised the company didn't do anything legal to stop it from being made!?!
"I won't even let Monk sleep in my bed; no way would I want those cat arms wrapped around me to keep me cozy! Cozy? Huh!"
LOL!!!!!! And you know me, I LOVE cats. However, Hello Kitty is a completely other thing.
Thanks so much for stopping by, my friend. We got some really heavy/stormy rain last night. The wind was so strong, I had to close my windows because it was literally blowing everything around in my apartment. I think we're getting more sometime today.
Have a FAB week!
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HELLOOO KITTY. I am laughing so hard.
ReplyDeleteThe bong. I can only imagine the hallucinations. 🤣
I was never a fan of Hello Kitty as a child, and neither were my children. No particular reason; I just didn't get into it. However, my youngest daughter enjoys anime, cosplay, and learning about Japanese culture.
Thank you for making me laugh and smile as always. 😘💕
"The bong. I can only imagine the hallucinations. 🤣"
ReplyDeleteKari, that made ME laugh so hard. You're right, I can only imagine the hallucinations (or rather CATLUCINATIONS)!
You sound like me: I just never got into Hello Kitty. And particularly after working at that gift shop.
"However, my youngest daughter enjoys anime, cosplay, and learning about Japanese culture."
Yes! And the Japanese culture is incredible! Those two months I spent there were literally "life altering." And when it came time to leave, it felt as if I was leaving home.
Thanks so much for stopping by, my friend. Have a grrrreat week!
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YEAH!!!!! I was hoping for another Hello/Good Riddance Kitty post one of these days!!!! I can NOT believe it's still popular. Like, WHY?? But I do still occasionally see it. Did I ever tell you that Middle Child, who normally likes collectible things like Hello Kitty actually HATES Hello Kitty? It was very popular when she was a teenager and she was never thrilled when someone would buy something with Hello Kitty on it. It always surprised me. On to your photos . . .
ReplyDeleteThat bed looks super uncomfortable and you're right, nightmare-inducing. I'm shocked by the bong. It's like flavored vapes, which seem to be meant to encourage children to smoke. NUTS! I'd have to be high to purchase something like that online. I feel like buying the TP for you, just so you could wipe your butt on it! LOL! But I'm embarrassed for those men in the Hello Kitty underwear. Just plain embarrassing!
You know those Japanese girls who have bangs and all look alike, posing on Instagram? I have been referring to them as the Hello Kitty Crowd! They seem like the type to have Hello Kitty paraphernalia. LOL!
Thanks for the fun post, Ron! It made my day! XOXO
"YEAH!!!!! I was hoping for another Hello/Good Riddance Kitty post one of these days!!!!"
ReplyDeleteEver since you asked me about a Hello Kitty post eons ago, I've been slowly putting it together and keeping it in draft on my private blog where I compose my posts. Finally, I decided to publish it.
I know. Can you believe it's STILL so popular? You should see all the stuff online that I found while Googling Hello Kitty. And even more so than all the other years when I posted.
"....Middle Child, who normally likes collectible things like Hello Kitty actually HATES Hello Kitty?"
Bravo! Tell her I think she has excellent taste!
" I'm shocked by the bong. It's like flavored vapes, which seem to be meant to encourage children to smoke. NUTS! I'd have to be high to purchase something like that online."
LOL! Me too! And I have to admit that I was totally surprised when I saw the bong because I thought that the company would never allow something like that. It could be that its made from a different company!? But still, you wouldn't believe how many HK bongs I found online. TONS! Type in Hello Kitty bong and see for yourself.
" I feel like buying the TP for you, just so you could wipe your butt on it! LOL!"
OMG, how fabulous would that be? It would be my sweet revenge on Hello Kitty, after all these years of annoying me!
"I have been referring to them as the Hello Kitty Crowd! They seem like the type to have Hello Kitty paraphernalia. LOL!"
Yes, I have seen them on Instagram too! And you're right, they do look like the type to have a plethora of Hello Kitty paraphernalia!
Thanks so much for stopping by, my friend. Hope you're having a fantastic week so far!
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Ron, I owned only one Hello Kitty item my entire life (a wallet that my aunt gifted me for by birthday one year), but that's it. Truthfully, I never saw the Hello Kitty attraction. It's cute and all. But WAY TOO cute!
ReplyDelete"If I died and was sent to hell, THIS would be my hell...And THIS would be the toilet paper in the bathroom..."
HYSTERICAL!
And those pimple patches? Do people actually walk around all day wearing them?
Fun post, Ron!
Good morning, Abby!
ReplyDelete"Truthfully, I never saw the Hello Kitty attraction. It's cute and all. But WAY TOO cute."
My sentiment exactly! Cuteness overload.
When I saw that TP online, I died!
"And those pimple patches? Do people actually walk around all day wearing them?"
Yup, they do. I've never seen people wearing those, but I have seem people wearing different ones. Strange, I know.
Always great to see your comments, Abby! Thanks for stopping by and have a great rest of your week!
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Interesting, Ron! I will have to look for them the next time I'm shopping. Thanks for responding!
ReplyDeleteYou're welcome, Daniel! And you can find those patches in places like Target or CVS in the skincare section.
ReplyDeleteRon, both hubby and I read this post last night and laughed our asses off! We both don't see the attraction in Hello Kitty stuff as well. My youngest child did go through a Hello Kitty phase when she was 10 or 11, but that's all over.
ReplyDeleteIt's no wonder you don't like Hello Kitty, having worked in a gift shop and having to tend to all those items! " Hell, I’m surprised they didn’t have an adult section with Hello Kitty condoms." --- LOL!!!!!!
And that bong? Do you think after using it you start to see Hello Kitty imagines floating around you?
The thing about Hello Kitty stuff is how PINK it all is. I like the color pink, but WOW! Example: that raincoat. Pink overload. LOL!
As always, you never fail to entertain, Ron. Enjoyed this post. Hope you're having a great week. xoxo
Hello there, Elaine!
ReplyDelete"My youngest child did go through a Hello Kitty phase when she was 10 or 11, but that's all over."
I think A LOT of young girls feel that way about HK. And it's funny because after posting this post yesterday, I was walking down to Old City and spotted a young girl wearing a Hello Kitty T-shirt. I kid you not! It was like Hello Kitty was saying to me, "I'm going to punish you today, Ron, for taking my name in vain." LOL!
"And that bong? Do you think after using it you start to see Hello Kitty imagines floating around you?"
Ha! Yes, I bet you do!!!!!!
I agree with you about the pink overload. Pink is actually a color I really like, but as an "accent" color. Not, an "all" color.
Thanks so much for stopping by, Elaine! Hope you're having a great week too! Stay cool, my friend!
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Hey, I totally get ya on all the Hello *goodbye* Kitty crap... but we might have to fight in the street over those cupcake comments. Why, YES, I can unhinge my jaw to make sure there is proper balance while eating such delightful little mini cakes. Pfft!
ReplyDeleteI don't really remember if my daughter ever had anything Hello Kitty. If so, nothing collectible. That toilet paper reminded me that I was given a roll of Sarah Palin t.p. many years ago... she was equally annoying. haha
That bong!! LOL
I can totally picture you looking at that last picture and just saying ... "MEEOOOW"!
Hope you're enjoying a nice weekend, Ron!
"but we might have to fight in the street over those cupcake comments. Why, YES, I can unhinge my jaw to make sure there is proper balance while eating such delightful little mini cakes. Pfft!"
ReplyDeleteLOL! You're not alone because I know MANY people who LOVE cupcakes and think I'm crazy for my dislike of them. I'm also in the minority when it comes to cilantro. Many people love it. Not me. Oh well, to each his/her own.
"That toilet paper reminded me that I was given a roll of Sarah Palin t.p. many years ago... she was equally annoying. haha..."
OMG, HILARIOUS! Yes, isn't that bong crazy?
Thanks so much for stopping by, my friend. Hope you're having a nice weekend as well!
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Cilantro.... bleh, ick, yucko! I'm with you on that and don't ever buy it. I've eaten it, and it's ok if not tooooo much of it is in a dish. If out at a restaurant that uses it, I'll ask that no extra be sprinkled on top of anything. LOL
ReplyDeleteYes ... YUCKO indeed! 😝
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