http://whatasianwomenlike.wordpress.com Just another WordPress.com weblog Sun, 24 Feb 2008 01:13:17 +0000 en hourly 1 http://wordpress.com/ http://s2.wp.com/i/buttonw-com.png http://whatasianwomenlike.wordpress.com http://whatasianwomenlike.wordpress.com/2008/02/24/hello-world/ http://whatasianwomenlike.wordpress.com/2008/02/24/hello-world/#comments Sun, 24 Feb 2008 00:25:34 +0000 whatasianwomenlike Continue reading →]]> The icon that is Hello Kitty must be addressed and properly respected first, in what we Asian women like and love.  If you haven’t noticed, any Asian woman  below the age of 40 owns at least one accessory adorned with Hello Kitty’s likeness.  Even those who keep their fondness and fascination secret will confess when probed that they harbor a deep affinity for the sweet yet simply drawn Japanese icon.  While I may not be able to explain why Hello Kitty has gained such uncritical devotion amongst all her followers, I can try to offer the reasons why I am so drawn to this cute, cuddly white kitty from the Land of the Rising Sun.First things first.  Just look at her.  Whether you’re a 6 year old girl or a 35 year old working professional woman, Hello Kitty’s got you covered.  The simple yet refined way that Hello Kitty is presented gives way to a uncomplicated, approachable and innocent “character” celebrity to lust after.  While Hello Kitty isn’t exactly the Japanese equivalent of Barbie, this is rather a blessing.  Hello Kitty is representative of what Asian women want to be viewed as–adorable, happy, successful, innocent, fun, nurturing and with purpose.  

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