After the parade in Japantown last weekend, I ran into Hello Kitty and My Melody on the street. I was about to go bonk Kitty in the head when this gang of Asian women ran up to her screaming and took this very exciting photo. I think it totally made their day.
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April 27, 2009
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I know someone that is a fan(atic) for Hello Kitty. My own gf loves Elmo. I cannot believe the various different products made with the likeness of these characters.
Posted by: vagrant | April 30, 2009 at 07:24 AM