Yesterday when Emma asked me why Hello Kitty has no mouth, I said “Because in traditional Japanese culture women are not allowed to speak.” At least that’s the reason I thought was correct. Later that night while cleaning a Hello Kitty mug, the handle broke and sliced my finger quite badly. Lots of blood, band-aids, and pain. Damn you Hello Kitty! I should have consulted Hello Kitty Has No Mouth, and the FAQ there…