'It's obvious that the cat 'identifies' as a little girl': Fans stunned as creators reveal Hello Kitty isn't a cat, watch
The very popular Hello Kitty character is a cat that looks absolutely adorable¡ªwith those charming dot eyes, the sweet little bow, and those endearing whiskers.?
But here's a plot twist that has come on its 50th anniversary and has left fans shocked: it turns out Hello Kitty isn't a cat at all!
Looks like Hello Kitty is purr-fect at keeping secrets!?
On the 50th anniversary of this iconic character, a huge revelation surprised fans: "Hello Kitty isn't a cat," Jill Koch, senior vice president of marketing and brand management at Sanrio, told Today.?
"She's actually a little girl,"?Koch adds, "Born and raised in the suburbs of London, she has mom and dad, and twin sister Mimmy - who's also her best friend."
Watch a clip of the interview here:
But fans of the character aren't convinced.
In the comments on a post sharing the news, people reacted with disbelief.?
One user wrote, "Don't lie to me,' while another added, "She has whiskers¡ªhow is that not a cat?"
A third commenter quipped, "Let's not get all crazy ... it's obvious that the cat? 'identifies' as a little girl."
Another simply stated, "Sorry this is ridiculous."
What is Hello Kitty??
Created by Yuko Shimizu and now designed by Yuko Yamaguchi, Hello Kitty debuted in 1974 as a British anthropomorphised white cat with a red bow and no visible mouth.?
Despite her feline appearance, she lives in a London suburb with her family and shares a close bond with her twin sister Mimmy, who wears a yellow bow.?
By 2010, Hello Kitty - owned by Japanese company Sanrio - was a global marketing phenomenon, worth $5 billion a year, with a vast range of products from school supplies to toys featuring her.
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