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I had no idea that that little pink kitty stuff had such a following. Of course, I've seen it. But I thought it was for children.
Don't get me wrong--hey! It's very nice. Very cute. Very, um, pretty, yes.
I like cats.
Now, I'm thinking that since moving to Maine, I've lost track of more pop culture than I realize. Just a month ago, in another state, I found a very cool little wristwatch in a hospital gift shop and I was so pleased with it. When I showed to my teen cousins, they were like, "Duh (kids still literallly say 'duh'?), it's an Air Sport." Or whatever. I was surprised to find out that it comes in, oh, 60-odd(?) colors? Mine is black.
Please confess similar cluelessness about pop culture. Or... clue us in. Oh, hey, I had another one: Hula Hoops. Who knew? They're... weighted... and adult people do it in... groups.
The_Lady_Snow
06-10-2011, 07:11 PM
Um Hello Kitty is an Icon....
http://thekidgotpaper.files.wordpress.com/2010/04/hk-wines.jpg
*cheers*
girl_dee
06-10-2011, 07:17 PM
Yes... hmphhhhh
The other thread is *pro* as in *for*, not pro as in *professional* (opposite of amateur) since so many are anti- HK.
The_Lady_Snow
06-10-2011, 07:21 PM
I find her to be an adorable Femme kitty hence my love for her, plus she is sassy, smart, loves her friends and dresses cute regardless if it's a bow or a cute fancy dress:)
She's been around since 1974 and BLOWS Barbie away as far as appeal for me!
MrSunshine
06-10-2011, 07:23 PM
Can I get a WTF :/
The_Lady_Snow
06-10-2011, 07:32 PM
Can I get a WTF :/
http://fc02.deviantart.net/fs7/i/2005/157/8/9/wtf__by_tiu_sam.jpg
:|
Gemme
06-10-2011, 08:00 PM
I find her to be an adorable Femme kitty hence my love for her, plus she is sassy, smart, loves her friends and dresses cute regardless if it's a bow or a cute fancy dress:)
She's been around since 1974 and BLOWS Barbie away as far as appeal for me!
I was born in 74. Coincidence?
I think not.
:eyebat:
jules5041
06-10-2011, 08:33 PM
I must admit.
I am a fan.
WTF. <--no doubt!
scootebaby
06-10-2011, 08:47 PM
im just glad JO isnt into Hello Kitty! unless its a secret adoration! which could explain a lot
dammit WTF?!?!?!
moxie
06-10-2011, 08:48 PM
im just glad JO isnt into Hello Kitty! unless its a secret adoration! which could explain a lot
dammit WTF?!?!?!
*now has a mission to persuade Jo*
:)
Mister Bent
06-10-2011, 08:55 PM
http://www.thealmightyguru.com/Humor/Images/BadtzMaruVsHelloKitty.png
scootebaby
06-10-2011, 09:01 PM
http://24.media.tumblr.com/tumblr_l158q14vJj1qzgcpyo1_500.jpg
NOW this one i could like!
JustJo
06-10-2011, 09:10 PM
*now has a mission to persuade Jo*
:)
Sorry! I'm a fan of...
http://tinkerbellfairyfans.com/index_files/image336.gif
So I gather the cat is off-limits....
Note to self: Don't be funny about the cat. Don't even be thinkin' 'bout bein' funny 'bout the cat.
Am I still ahead of the curve on the watch?
Sorry! I'm a fan of...
http://tinkerbellfairyfans.com/index_files/image336.gif
Oo-oo. Do I have a queerbay item for you, babe. :cool:
scootebaby
06-10-2011, 09:19 PM
Making fun of the cat IS allowed!
its like punching a girl in the arm--lets them know you like them!
Chancie
06-10-2011, 09:25 PM
math teacher kitty's lunch box -->
http://3.bp.blogspot.com/_R51qCdBeLQU/SxALJStLvOI/AAAAAAAADVg/jd4P17HX_lQ/s400/hello-kitty-lunchbox-design-for-geeks.jpg
JustJo
06-10-2011, 09:25 PM
Oo-oo. Do I have a queerbay item for you, babe. :cool:
* tapping toes impatiently *
I already drink my morning coffee from this... http://www.infobarrel.com/media/image/36702.jpg
...and sleep in a nightshirt with a disheveled Tink that says "Who were you expecting? Sleeping Beauty?"
...what else could it be?
scootebaby
06-10-2011, 09:55 PM
I just came from checking out the "other" HK thread...
i think an intervention may be needed!
have you all seen the things made to look like the cat? or has the cat on it?
altho the boxer brief thingies didnt look too bad.
got Jo a Tinkerbell motion thing to put in her car...she put it on dash--it melted in the hot Florida sun!
that is all!
Jo--
I'll get it together here soon with a pic, but it's a.... What is it.... It's, like, a painting, but the paint is, um, sort of printed on, but it's not, it's that Tink is maybe printed on and then painted on a little bit on top with, like, some kind of light paint that you can sort of see through. Kind of.
Yeah, we're going to need a pic.
It looks to be from the 40s, or 50s. Or 70s...? It's framed in a... frame thing.
I worked at a big women's bar, <cough>the Flame<cough>, in college and the manager there at the time was my roommate. She gave it to me. This thing has PROV-E-NANCE!!
Making fun of the cat IS allowed!
its like punching a girl in the arm--lets them know you like them!
PAH! Hmmmffffh! Huh! I wouldn't be caught dead over there on that kitty thread! I SPIT on that kitty thread!
(Oo, is that pink armchair leather or leatherette....?
betenoire
06-11-2011, 01:01 PM
I'm into the Paul Frank monkey.
http://nerdapproved.com/wp-content/uploads/2008/10/paul-frank-monkey-robot-watch.jpg
He's even on my earbuds.
ETA, these are mine.
http://www.headphonesreview.net/wp-content/uploads/b36f6_paul_frank_earbuds_1396141.3718943.jpg
JustJo
06-11-2011, 01:04 PM
Jo--
I'll get it together here soon with a pic, but it's a.... What is it.... It's, like, a painting, but the paint is, um, sort of printed on, but it's not, it's that Tink is maybe printed on and then painted on a little bit on top with, like, some kind of light paint that you can sort of see through. Kind of.
Yeah, we're going to need a pic.
It looks to be from the 40s, or 50s. Or 70s...? It's framed in a... frame thing.
I worked at a big women's bar, <cough>the Flame<cough>, in college and the manager there at the time was my roommate. She gave it to me. This thing has PROV-E-NANCE!!
Wants! :cheer:
girl_dee
06-11-2011, 01:23 PM
I just came from checking out the "other" HK thread...
i think an intervention may be needed!
have you all seen the things made to look like the cat? or has the cat on it?
altho the boxer brief thingies didnt look too bad.
got Jo a Tinkerbell motion thing to put in her car...she put it on dash--it melted in the hot Florida sun!
that is all!
I am not addicted. I could quit HK anytime I want to. :|
cinderella
06-11-2011, 02:49 PM
I do like 'Hello Kitty'. It reminds me of a great love I had once. My lover's 11-month-old daughter loved 'Hello Kitty', so I bought her everyting I could put my hands on with the 'Hello Kitty' logo, from toothbrush to whatever...
Hello Kitty has a special place in my heart because of that, and anyway, she's just so darned right cute!! :)
:pirate-steer:
On-topic: pop culture phenomena you are/were completely clueless about, until you are/were practically ashamed to reveal your lack of hipness See: OP
Off-topic: effusive gushing (heh, i said 'gushing') over the pop culture phenomenon "Hello, Kitty," originating from Japan (of course) See: practically whole fuckin thread
scootebaby
06-11-2011, 03:06 PM
I am not addicted. I could quit HK anytime I want to. :|
First step is ALWAYS denial!
but there is no denying the damage done here..
http://www.felineunderground.com/uploaded_images/hello-kitty-cat-clothing-01-783897.jpg
JustJo
06-11-2011, 03:42 PM
:pirate-steer:
On-topic: pop culture phenomena you are/were completely clueless about, until you are/were practically ashamed to reveal your lack of hipness See: OP
Alas, I have never been hip or cool or anything remotely equated with same...even when I was young enough that it would have mattered. :blink:
Chancie
06-11-2011, 03:45 PM
:pirate-steer:
On-topic: pop culture phenomena you are/were completely clueless about, until you are/were practically ashamed to reveal your lack of hipness See: OP
Off-topic: effusive gushing (heh, i said 'gushing') over the pop culture phenomenon "Hello, Kitty," originating from Japan (of course) See: practically whole fuckin thread
Did you think you were going to mention HK and that
Nobody was going to say anything about HK?
That merely reveals how little you know, grasshopper.
girl_dee
06-11-2011, 03:49 PM
First step is ALWAYS denial!
but there is no denying the damage done here..
http://www.felineunderground.com/uploaded_images/hello-kitty-cat-clothing-01-783897.jpg
Now that is sic... unlike THIS :http://www.misscatlo.com/wp-content/uploads/massupload/132245hellokitty_pet1.jpg
Denial? What denial?
Gemme
06-11-2011, 08:32 PM
Making fun of the cat IS allowed!
its like punching a girl in the arm--lets them know you like them!
And it's kind of like when the girl reaches over and sqeezes the life out of tender parts, yanno?
*innocent and docile until provoked*
Jo--
I'll get it together here soon with a pic, but it's a.... What is it.... It's, like, a painting, but the paint is, um, sort of printed on, but it's not, it's that Tink is maybe printed on and then painted on a little bit on top with, like, some kind of light paint that you can sort of see through. Kind of.
Yeah, we're going to need a pic.
It looks to be from the 40s, or 50s. Or 70s...? It's framed in a... frame thing.
I worked at a big women's bar, <cough>the Flame<cough>, in college and the manager there at the time was my roommate. She gave it to me. This thing has PROV-E-NANCE!!
THAT made everything clearer.
:blink:
I'm into the Paul Frank monkey.
http://nerdapproved.com/wp-content/uploads/2008/10/paul-frank-monkey-robot-watch.jpg
He's even on my earbuds.
ETA, these are mine.
http://www.headphonesreview.net/wp-content/uploads/b36f6_paul_frank_earbuds_1396141.3718943.jpg
Sock monkey!!!
:pirate-steer:
On-topic: pop culture phenomena you are/were completely clueless about, until you are/were practically ashamed to reveal your lack of hipness See: OP
Off-topic: effusive gushing (heh, i said 'gushing') over the pop culture phenomenon "Hello, Kitty," originating from Japan (of course) See: practically whole fuckin thread
Threads have a life of their own.
:canoworms:
JakeTulane
06-11-2011, 08:49 PM
http://i388.photobucket.com/albums/oo329/JakeTulane/sock-monkey.jpg
http://i388.photobucket.com/albums/oo329/JakeTulane/sockmonkey1.jpg
That is all.
JakeTulane
06-11-2011, 08:58 PM
http://i388.photobucket.com/albums/oo329/JakeTulane/gumby-pokey-stress-toys.jpg
Is it Me or does it look like Gumby is smacking Pokey's ass?
:|
scootebaby
06-11-2011, 09:10 PM
http://i388.photobucket.com/albums/oo329/JakeTulane/gumby-pokey-stress-toys.jpg
Is it Me or does it look like Gumby is smacking Pokey's ass?
:|
would this be considered pop culture phenomena or plain ol kink?
who knew Gumby was a freak! :|
Arwen
10-31-2011, 10:26 AM
I won the gorgeous 3D Swarovski Hello Kitty in the raffle. I've decided to sell it. I love her. She's truly adorable, BUT, I'll never wear her. I know...the horror!
So rather than leave this adorable pendant in a box all the time, I'm going to put her on the block...well Craigslist.
I'm happy to ship if you will help with shipping (particularly if you are outside of the U.S.)
Here's the link (http://austin.craigslist.org/jwl/2677955258.html). PM me with any questions. I'll post this in the Pro thread as well.
1QuirkyKiwi
10-31-2011, 10:46 AM
* tapping toes impatiently *
I already drink my morning coffee from this... http://www.infobarrel.com/media/image/36702.jpg
...and sleep in a nightshirt with a disheveled Tink that says "Who were you expecting? Sleeping Beauty?"
...what else could it be?
I drink my tea from Winnie the Pooh and Mariee (from the Aristocats) mugs, lol!
I'm a fan of Hello Kitty! I have several Maneki Neko (Lucky Cats) around teh house from when I lived in Japan - it's truly dangerous, as they have nearly EVERYTHING in Hello Kitty, lol!
:hk32:
1QuirkyKiwi
10-31-2011, 10:49 AM
First step is ALWAYS denial!
but there is no denying the damage done here..
http://www.felineunderground.com/uploaded_images/hello-kitty-cat-clothing-01-783897.jpg
If I dressed my cats up like that, I'd have NO skin left! LOL!
girl_dee
10-31-2011, 02:06 PM
I Have this!
http://www.tycollector.com/beanies/bb-images/hello-kitty-40923-devil-1.jpg
Apocalipstic
10-31-2011, 02:30 PM
OK Tapu, so pop culture.
I was unaware of the sock monkey love fest. Slipped right past me.
and
Know nothing of the watches you posted about. No clue.
The word or expression PoPo slipped past me until I watched "Medea" a few nights ago.
There are kids around, so I hope I am not tooootally out of the pop culture realm...though with my lack of excitement abt Hello Kitty...I may well be.
OK Tapu, so pop culture.
I was unaware of the sock monkey love fest. Slipped right past me.
and
Know nothing of the watches you posted about. No clue.
The word or expression PoPo slipped past me until I watched "Medea" a few nights ago.
There are kids around, so I hope I am not tooootally out of the pop culture realm...though with my lack of excitement abt Hello Kitty...I may well be.
Oh, yeah, I was like that about sock monkey craze. I ran into them all over a store one day and I was like, "Is there really a call for this??"
I wonder if you're more likely to be out of it as regards those types of crazes if you have sons and not daughters.... Like, ask me anything about the Madden 14 game.
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