Bangkok, Thailand – “Hello Kitty” – the Japanese animation character has found a new job in the Thai police department. The cute round-faced cat will now punish any officer in Bangkok who is late, parks in the wrong place or commits other minor transgressions.
The bad cops breaking the rules will be made to wear the large, bright pink Hello Kitty armband, which has two hearts embroidered on it.
However, if the offense is more serious, traditional disciplinary action would be taken. Since Hello Kitty is considered an icon for young girls, it would be considered less manly if macho police officers are seen with it. Invented by a Japanese company in 1974, the character has been popular for years with children and young women.
