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No Such Thing As A Fish
Exploring the Origins of 'Kawai' and the Popularity of Cuteness
The speakers delve into the origins of the word 'kawai' meaning cute in Japanese and its association with cute animals and Hello Kitty. They speculate that the popularity of cuteness may have emerged as a reaction to war and became more prevalent with the introduction of mechanical pencils.
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