January 13th, 2005
Allow me to introduce you to Domo-Kun
A small brown open-mouthed monster, hatched from an egg, who lives with a wise old rabbit underground. He really, really likes TV and also enjoys rocking out. When he’s in a bad mood… he breaks wind.
Oh yeah, he’s also a corporate mascot in Japan – Go figure!
Click here to play a fun Domo-Kun Game!
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12 Comments
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Micah | January 13th, 2005 at 9:48 pm
I NEED to get one of those! I’ve got a friend studying in Japan for a while. Maybe he can pick one up for me. Hmmm…
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Toni | January 13th, 2005 at 11:28 pm
Domo-kun is the spokesperson for one of Japan’s largest TV stations. From what I understand, he’s supposed to be a TV. Yeah, I don’t get it either.
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Kate | January 14th, 2005 at 3:37 am
Oh my God! I live i Korea and I love that furry guy. He’s one of the mascots for BS1 and BS2, and whever they have had live station IDs or wishes for a Happy New Year or whatever, he is always perched on their microphone.
It seems both Korea and Japan have fascinations with farting. :/
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Ethan | January 14th, 2005 at 5:20 am
I got a domo kun shirt for christmas. Its so damn cool.
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Jade | January 14th, 2005 at 7:19 am
I feel so out of the loop! I’ve never seen that little guy before. He’s kinda ugly and cute at the same time. Wow, sorta like my man. Maybe I need one of those for when my guy isnt’ home?
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Jess | January 14th, 2005 at 8:51 am
I had seen Domo-Kun pop up on Fark numerous times, but I had never seen the cute little beastie placed in any actual context. Thanks for the background info!
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Letti | January 14th, 2005 at 8:30 pm
I’ve seen that on some other websites and he is too cute!
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Simon | January 14th, 2005 at 9:59 pm
Hi, I live in Osaka in Japan and I love the little monster. The picture stories you showed were really sweet, too!
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Nanette | January 14th, 2005 at 11:47 pm
I love Domo-Kun! I have three dolls (the one you pictures, a wind-up and a completely square one). My boyfriend picked them up for me in Japan.
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Neb | January 15th, 2005 at 11:07 am
Ah… Japan – Land of weirdness. Mind you, weirdness is abundant everywhere, but Japan has a special kind of weirdness. Whenever I need a chuckle I go to Engrish.com. Your flatulent squarehead cannot replace my Totoro doll, however…!
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Roofing Guy | January 15th, 2005 at 6:20 pm
Well- Japan is where all the new “hip and cool” things are originating these days. If it’s cool there- wait about 6-9 months and watch it gain in popularity here.
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John Rogers | January 17th, 2005 at 9:41 am
God sends those damn things to kill kittens every time someone masturbates.
They’re evil.