Nov. 22, 2022
Pop Culture Retrospective Podcast Episode #56 - The Sanrio Company & Hello Kitty
Hello and thank you for tuning in! On today's show we will be taking a look back at the Sanrio Company. What started in the 1960s as a company selling silk and sandals, evolved into one of the most popular characters in pop-culture history! Enjoy!
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