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Word: konichiwa (lookup in dictionary) (lookup stats)
Dates: during 2000-2009
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...hatched from an egg, he lives with a rabbit, and he can't seem to close his mouth--say konichiwa to Domo-kun! He began life as an innocent, bumbling monster in a series of ads for a Japanese TV network, but Domo-kun has transcended those humble origins to become a cult icon among American hipsters. What's the appeal? With his vicious fangs and sad button eyes, Domo-kun is tough, yet vulnerable. Kind of like Harrison Ford, if Harrison Ford were a small, feral Teletubby. So far, Domo-kun dolls are a prized rarity Stateside...

Author: /time Magazine | Title: Toys: Goodbye, Pikachu--Hello, Domo-kun! | 5/27/2002 | See Source »

...hatched from an egg, he lives with a rabbit and he can't seem to close his mouth-say konichiwa to Domo-kun! He began life as an innocent, bumbling monster in a series of ads for a Japanese TV network, but Domo-kun has transcended those humble origins to become a cult icon in Japan and America. What's the appeal? With his vicious fangs and sad button eyes, Domo-kun is tough, yet vulnerable. Kind of like Harrison Ford, if Harrison Ford were a small, feral Teletubby. Domo-kun dolls are growing in popular-ity in Japan...

Author: /time Magazine | Title: Person of the Week | 5/27/2002 | See Source »

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