Hello Kitty: Thailand Mark of Shame
Although much of Asia enjoy the little cartoon kitty, Thailand police see “Hello Kitty” as a mark of shame. That is, now that they will have to wear a pink armband featuring “Hello Kitty” sitting on top of two hearts if they break any rules.
Thai police officers violating rules such as littering, being late to work, and parking violations will earn the chance to wear the Hello Kitty armband for one full day for all to see.
Apparently warnings and verbal communication have failed to keep the police officers in line, so the Crime Suppression Division in Bangkok decided to use humiliation as a way to force them to behave.
“(Hello) Kitty is a cute icon for young girls. It’s not something macho police officers want covering their biceps,” Pongpat said.
Just remember if you see an officer sporting one of these armbands, don’t tease or laugh at him. He is most likely a known rule breaker who is really pissed off.
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By Aki Nakimura on 06-08-2007
Comment by Allen
August 6th, 2007 at 10:49 pm
DUDE! THAT IS MESSED UP!!
hello kitty?? what has this world comes too?
and what about gays huh?!?!?
Comment by toko
August 7th, 2007 at 11:19 am
What about gays? Allen, are you retarded?
Comment by DARKWING DUCK
August 7th, 2007 at 6:22 pm
WHAT NEXT A BIG BIRD GUN
Comment by Heather
August 7th, 2007 at 7:13 pm
Lol…
Comment by gee-man
August 8th, 2007 at 4:22 pm
Hm, well at least now I can tell apart good cop from bad cop if I ever happen to be in Thailand. =P
Comment by Whatever
August 18th, 2007 at 9:59 pm
What a feeb you are Allen.
Comment by Ice Cucumber
September 9th, 2007 at 9:04 am
Cute
Comment by anonymousgirl
October 10th, 2007 at 5:04 am
I want that gun.
Comment by Rebecca
November 20th, 2007 at 7:44 am
I must have that gun!!! I am a hello kitty fan from 7….
Comment by Disagree
December 31st, 2007 at 12:24 am
Why limit it to ONLY an armband? A pink suit with a BIG kitty on the back would look nice. Oh! And, a pink helmet with little pink kitty ears on top.
Comment by Delilah
September 20th, 2009 at 8:26 am
HAHA i would love to see that