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In a recent interview for NBC’s ‘Today Show’, which paid tribute to this children’s character that will celebrate its 50th birthday in November 2024, one of the creators made a confession that surprised more than one, as no one expected her to reveal the true identity of ‘Hello Kitty’.
Jill Cook, an executive at Sanrio, the Japanese company that created this iconic character, when asked if ‘Kitty’ is a cat, her response took everyone by surprise and quickly went viral on social media.
“Hello Kitty is not a cat; she is actually a little girl born and raised in the suburbs of London. She has a mom, a dad, and a twin sister who is also her best friend,” Cook confessed.
Not only did she make this revelation, but she also commented that she enjoys baking cookies and making new friends, and that her main message is friendship, kindness, and inclusivity, and thanks to these qualities, she has been able to transcend borders, languages, and cultures all over the world.
On the television show, Jill Cook also referred to the height of this animated character, and it is the first time that the actual height of ‘Hello Kitty’ is discussed, and she commented the following: “she is a little girl who weighs three apples and is five apples tall.”
She talked about the world of this character, as she has her own charming kitten named ‘Charmmy Kitty’ and a beloved boyfriend named ‘Daniel’, and she has hundreds of friends, which makes her a very loved girl.
“The story of Hello Kitty began in 1974 when a Japanese company created a wallet for her; she was created for a product, and the fact that she grew so quickly worldwide was a kind of impact, and what is really interesting is that ‘Hello Kitty’ was one of the first pop culture brands to introduce Japanese culture to the American public,” Cook commented on how this character was born.
The revelation that ‘Kitty’ is not a cat but a girl with a feline appearance has left more than one fan surprised, and the comments on social media were quick to appear, as many grew up thinking she was a feline and not a human.
“One question: If she is not a ‘cat’, why is she called ‘Kitty’ and why does she look like a cat?”, “So, is she a girl with whiskers? How is she not a cat? Someone help me!” and “So she is a cat and identifies as a human,” were some messages from internet users.
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