‘Hello, Kitschy’
Hello, Kitschy
—How Internet jokes helped a Japanese ad mascot make it to American malls—
New York Times, July 22, 2007….the cable channel Nicktoons Network will begin showing a series of two-minute stop-motion animation shorts featuring a brown, squarish creature with arms and legs and a mouth permanently thrown wide open to reveal sharp white teeth…whose name is Domo-kun…more...
Domo-kun is the biggest seller of the 3Yen’s sponsor, JList.com. Domo-kun is the official mascot of Japan’s public broadcaster, NHK, and their brilliantly named “BS” networks (broadcast satellite), hee, hee.
You can buy Domo-kun, the lovable monster who bows to you and says “Domo” (which means “thank you”). You really need this great item from Japan, a small stuffed plush of Domo-kun that is 8 inches tall and 10 inches wide (the span of his arms). Great for all lovers of terminally cute culture from Japan!
Buy it now!
The terminally hip can watch all 10 Episodes of Domo-kun now on YouTube.
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