or have sex using a Hello Kitty condom.) Sanrio, the company which owns the character, makes almost $4bn in sales annually. Kitty’s popularity is emblematic of the global craze for cute things.

12. Cute cartoon ladybug with heart motifs This adorable, cartoon-style ladybug with large, sparkling blue eyes and heart-shaped spots is ideal if you love cartoons or animation shows. This cute ...

This adorable, cartoon-style ladybug with large, sparkling blue eyes and heart-shaped spots is ideal if you love cartoons or animation shows. This cute ladybug tattoo, featuring exaggerated features ...

Hello Kitty, the cute, enigmatic character that adorns everything from handbags to rice cookers, turns 50 on Friday -- and is still making millions for her Japanese creators. The simple design of ...

Hello Kitty, the cute, enigmatic character that adorns everything from handbags to rice cookers, turns 50 on Friday -- still making millions for her Japanese creators. The simple design of the ...