Happy Birthday to Hello Kitty! Today the world’s most iconic cat of pop culture turns 35. I grew up in love with Sanrio’s other characters (such as Keroppi, Badtz-Maru, Pochocco, etc.) more than Hello Kitty herself, but these days I have my share of Kitty bling too. It’s hard not to adore a character that’s continued to promote values of sharing and friendship for over three decades.