On Monday, the tourism ministry of Japan named Hello Kitty as the country's tourism ambassador. It's the first time a fictional character was chosen for the position, but after after handling gigs like firearms, vibrators, and tombstones, we're thinking that she can handle the job. [MSNBC]


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