Celebrating the 50th anniversary of the iconic character, Hello Kitty, the company that created it unveiled that “Hello Kitty is not a cat” and “she’s actually a little girl.” Hello Kitty was created in 1974 by Sanrio, a Japanese entertainment company. In an interview with the Today Show, Jill Koch, the senior vice president of marketing and brand management at Sanrio, said the statement, leaving fans confused and in denial. Koch also stated that, “She has a mom and dad and a twin sister Minnie, who is also her best friend. She enjoys baking cookies and making new friends.” Netizens all across social media platforms are having a meltdown over the fact that Hello Kitty is a girl. Hello Kitty first appeared in a children’s coin purse in 1975, and as time passed, the character became a beloved one globally for her sweet and wholesome disposition.

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