Domo Cute But Dumb
Posted in Manga News on October 4, 2009 by Johanna
I thought the Domo manga was horrible — repetitive, unfunny, and pointless. But he makes for a very cute image, which is probably why he started as an ad mascot and has been most successful as various products.
Like now, for example, in 7-Eleven stores. They’ve got a special Slurpee flavor (apple, called Fuji Frost), various food packages, and even little straw attachments featuring the character.
My favorite Domo spin-off, though, is the unofficial Domo-burger — he looks yummy!
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10/04/2009 at 6:56 PM
Yeah, but there have to be cuter mascots than this one! Why do people like this thing? Advertisers must know better than us, I guess!
10/04/2009 at 7:13 PM
I dunno. He’s simple, which is appealing, and yet he kind of looks like poop.
07/22/2011 at 9:08 PM
[...] are 15 spreads, each containing a photograph of a Domo doll and a matching haiku. You can read a substantial sample online, including my favorite, where [...]