Hello Kitty turns 50 on Friday. Befitting a pop icon at midlife, the bubble-headed, bow-wearing character's fictional birthday has brought museum exhibits, a theme park spectacle and a national tour.

"She can become anything to anyone," said Yano, a retired professor from the University of Hawaii who spent years studying the phenomenon that is Hello Kitty. "She can appeal to a preschooler.

Confused? Welcome to the party. If there's one thing about Hello Kitty, it's that she's proven adaptable and as much a study in contrasts during her long career. She — and Kitty is a she ...

Suzanne Ansell awaits her chance to buy Hello Kitty merchandise from their pop-up truck at Arden Fair mall in Sacramento on Saturday. Marcus D. Smith [email protected] Suzanne Ansell is studying ...

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Confused? Welcome to the party. If there’s one thing about Hello Kitty, it’s that she’s proven adaptable and as much a study in contrasts during her long career. She — and Kitty is a she ...

“She can become anything to anyone,” said Yano, a retired professor from the University of Hawaii who spent years studying the phenomenon that is Hello Kitty. “She can appeal to a preschoole ...