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Taiwan now has Hello Kitty themed hospital

http://www.reuters.com/article/lifes...=lifestyleMolt

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Mommy, daddy -- and Hello Kitty -- welcome newborns at a cat-themed Taiwan maternity hospital that hopes the Japanese cartoon icon will ease the stress of childbirth as well as boost business.

The 30-bed Hau Sheng Hospital in Yuanlin in central Taiwan claims to be the only institution of its kind authorized by the popular cartoon cat's parent company Sanrio Co Ltd.

Newborns get everything Hello Kitty but a set of whiskers, including pink or blue receiving blankets, nurses dressed in pink uniforms with cat-themed aprons, cot linen and room decor.

In the lobby, a Hello Kitty statue in a doctor's uniform greets patients, and twice a year people in feline costumes visit mothers and children.

The cat's likeness even shows up on birth certificate covers.

Director Tsai Tsung-chi said he hopes the white, mouthless cat that is one of the world's most recognizable characters will ease the pain and fear associated with childbirth and being admitted into hospital.

"I wish that everyone who comes here, mothers who suffer while giving birth and children who suffer from an illness, can get medical care while seeing these kitties and bring a smile to their faces, helping forget about discomfort and recover faster," he told Reuters.

Tsai opened the hospital with T$100 million ($3 million) in his hometown of 126,000 because his mother, wife and daughter all like the cartoon cat.

"Unlike traditional hospitals that are mostly white, I feel this one is pretty good," said Chen Shing-chiu, 38, mother of a newborn baby boy. "I like Hello Kitty very much myself."

Hello Kitty has a loyal following in Japan and elsewhere, mainly of young females who consider her the epitome of cuteness. The podgy feline has even been featured in the Japanese issue of fashion magazine Vogue this year.

Im sorry but that's disturbing as all heck. I hear Mariah Carey is a major Hello Kitty fan tho. So if she ever has a kid it'll no doubt be in that hospital.

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Originally Posted by Raph's Girl (Post 652582)

Im sorry but that's disturbing as all heck. I hear Mariah Carey is a major Hello Kitty fan tho. So if she ever has a kid it'll no doubt be in that hospital.

No doubt be in that hospital? I guess you think Taiwan is a drive away from where she lives.

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Originally Posted by TheCure (Post 652584)

No doubt be in that hospital? I guess you think Taiwan is a drive away from where she lives.

She's a famous singer so she'd be able to afford to fly to Taiwan. Duh :P

Yeah, because it takes like 10 minutes to get there, right? She won't either have to wait in the hospital for a couple weeks, or else just end up having the baby on the GOD DAMN PLANE.

I am a huge HK fan too but I think I will stay right here and just hope some American hospital copies if the time ever comes

Asians are hilarious. It's amazing what comes out of their boredom, isn't it?

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Originally Posted by Raph's Girl (Post 652582)

Im sorry but that's disturbing as all heck. I hear Mariah Carey is a major Hello Kitty fan tho. So if she ever has a kid it'll no doubt be in that hospital.

So is GK, but I'm pretty sure he'd just settle for a plushie or a balloon.

Whatever, this is sweet.

it might be a little overboard BUT, they got the right idea of having a place that's a little more relaxing than plain boring white walls.

gimme a room with u know who all over it, that'll do for me :P

I'm sure they don't want you masturbating all over the clean sheets.

HAHAHAHahaha, oh my god, this is the best day of my life.

Give me a room with Nightwatcher I'll be happy

Now, I find this absolutely cute. I know I'd want to go there if I was sick! :D

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The 30-bed Hau Sheng Hospital in Yuanlin in central Taiwan claims to be the only institution of its kind authorized by the popular cartoon cat's parent company Sanrio Co Ltd.

Coming from Taiwan, I almost expected it to be an UNlicensed hospital, and Hello Kitty to be drawn completely off model, with the wrong colored nose.

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Originally Posted by Drtooth (Post 653102)

Coming from Taiwan, I almost expected it to be an UNlicensed hospital, and Hello Kitty to be drawn completely off model, with the wrong colored nose.

I think you are messing up Taiwan with the continental China.

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Originally Posted by Mino (Post 653168)

I think you are messing up Taiwan with the continental China.

I hate your new name. :(

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Originally Posted by Mino (Post 653168)

I think you are messing up Taiwan with the continental China.

Them too.... but I've seen a lot of cheap crappy knockoffs with "Made in Taiwan" slapped on them.

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Originally Posted by Peanut (Post 653172)

I hate your new name. :(

I'm not sure whether I should be flattered or disappointed.

We don't even know you anymore. The old Sewer Bull was different.