Hello Kitty Party Ideas
Parties are always fun! For those who are fond of the Japanese bobtailed cat, what can be more fun than a Hello Kitty party?
Because of her popularity, it’s no surprise that little girls and women want to have a Hello Kitty party. (That's right, Hello Kitty parties are not just for little girls anymore. Mature aficionados of the iconic cat can also throw a Hello Kitty party of their own.) Are you ready to throw a Hello Kitty themed party and are looking for some Hello Kitty party ideas? No matter what your age, here are some tips for you to follow for the Best Hello Kitty party ever (in addition to having all kinds of cute Hello Kitty party supplies, a Hello Kitty cake and Hello Kitty invitations, of course!)
Are You Planning a Hello Kitty Birthday Party, Baby Shower or another Type of Party?
A Hello Kitty birthday party is the most popular type of Hello Kitty party, but there are lots of other excuses to have a Hello Kitty party. There is the Hello Kitty baby shower, of course; the Hello Kitty summer fun or pool party. A Hello Kitty halloween party for a less scary take on a favorite holiday. Hello Kitty Christmas parties, housewarming party...just about any party you throw can be a Hello Kitty party.
Idea #1: Hello Kitty Everywhere
Hello Kitty has influenced nearly every facet of life in and out of Japan. Children, teens and adults equally fall in love with this innocent and lovable white cat. Hello Kitty is a cultural phenomenon that encompassed all age, sex, religion and economic standing. The sheer number of merchandise carrying the image of Hello Kitty is simply too numerous to even attempt an estimate. You’ll see this renowned character on food, clothes, bags, watches and cars among others including a Hello Kitty wedding trousseau. MasterCard even came out with a Hello Kitty debit card back in 2004.
The good news is: that means you can find Hello Kitty everything! So, start by sending out Hello Kitty invitations, get or make a Hello Kitty cake, and surprise your guests with all kinds of Hello Kitty party supplies.
You may also want to encourage guests to wear their favorite Hello Kitty clothing or accessories or even dress up as Hello Kitty in a Hello Kitty costume.
Idea #2: Play a Hello Kitty Trivia Game
Here are some questions you can use for a Hello Kitty party trivia game. They start with questions suitable for anyone and progress to more difficult (probably adult) questions. Be sure to take your Hello Kitty party audience into consideration. If your partygoers are not Hello Kitty savvy, then you can help them out by miming the answers (like in charades) or showing pictures that will help them get the answers.
Q. What is Hello Kitty's name? (This is not a trick question.)
A. Hello Kitty was not given a name until 1975 and no, it’s not Hello Kitty. Her original name was Kitty White.
Q. Where is Kitty White from?
A. Even though her creator was Japanese, the Kitty White character hails from London, England.
Q. Kitty White has a sibling. Is it a brother or sister?
A. Kitty White has a twin sister named Mimmy.
Q. How can you tell the twins Kitty and Mimmy apart?
A. Unlike Kitty, who wears a red bow on her left ear, Mimmy wears a yellow one on her right ear.
Q. What is the unit of measure Kitty White's height and weight measured in?
A. Apples. Kitty White she stands five apples tall and weighs as heavy as three apples.
Q. Name a celebrity that is a Hello Kitty fan.
A. Various celebrities such as Paris Hilton, Lady Gaga, Cameron Diaz and Mariah Carey have fallen in love with Hello Kitty. All of them have been spotted sporting merchandise bearing the lovable feline.
Q. What are some other odd facts about Hello Kitty?
A. Here are just a few:
- The lovely models at Victoria Couture wore Hello Kitty masks during a fashion show in 2007.
- Police officers in Taiwan who have had minor infractions had to wear Hello Kitty armbands for several days as a penalty!
- Coins bearing the Hello Kitty impression have also been produced. The value of a single Hello Kitty silver coin can go as high as USD$1,100.00.
Q. What is some of the most expensive Hello Kitty merchandise available?
A. You’d also be interested to know that there are gold Hello Kitty pieces and diamond studded Hello Kitty figurines available for sale. There is also mention of a Hello Kitty pink sailboat and a Hello Kitty airplane that’s just been re-commissioned by EVA Air.
Q. How old is Hello Kitty?
A. In 1974, Sanrio, a Tokyo-based company, commissioned the artist, Ikuko Shimizu, to develop a cartoon character that would appeal to pre-teen girls. Shimizu then penciled a cat sitting between a bottle of milk and a pet goldfish with her head turned sideways as if to greet her newfound friends. The rest, as they say, is history. The next year, November 1, 1975, Hello Kitty came into being. That makes Hello Kitty 37 as of 2012!
Q. What are some of Hello Kitty's most noted achievements (besides inspiring warm fuzzy feeling in people around the world for almost four decades)?
A. Hello Kitty has achieved a lot in her 37 years:
- UNICEF declared her as child ambassador for the USA in 1983 and again in 1994 for Japan
- CBS showed the first Hello Kitty cartoon in 1988
- English Hello Kitty comic strips went on sale in the USA in 1989
- The famed Sanrio Puroland opened in 1990
- The Kitty House theme park opened in 1998
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