Meghan Murphy - Kawaii not, too : cute gets badder

Be careful, though; as always, there is the undercurrent. A strong, swift, dark (and slightly sticky) undercurrent. Id suggest keeping your nose and mouth shut if at all possible. You can start with a refreshing paddle through 95 all new comic strips. (Well, unless you read some of them on the Kawaii Not website before. But that was like ages ago, and Im sure youve forgotten most of them by now.

But to be absolutely certain, maybe bang your head against the wall a couple times to dislodge any stubborn memories.) Then perhaps you can float over to study the Anatomy of a Kawaii Lover diagram, or the surprisingly useful Where Creepy Meets Cute chart. Knowledge is powerful, after all. Even when that knowledge is useless. And finally, dive deep into cute-infused literature with the beauty of a simple kawaii-ku (or two), or try the cautionary tale of The Cupcakes and the Muffins. It has been known to make grown men weep. (Or at least sniffle during allergy season.) Good luck.

Were all counting on you.

The Cupcakes and
the Muffins

(A TALE OF SPRINKLES AND VIOLENCE) The bakery shelf is harmonious
Not a teaspoon acrimonious
At least, it has most often been so But even in a pastry fashion
There can be over-toasted passion
The scorching kind that leads to woe There the cupcakes sit, all frosted neat
Their wrappers bright, each sprinkle discreet
Proud and flashy, like fancy peacocks Muffins congregate across the case
Perched quiet and cozy on their paper lace
A moist and soft and quite toothsome flock Simmering tensions, steady, growing
Under surfaces where sugar flowing