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Famous Japanese Art Improved By Neko Atsume

Posted by on July 10, 2016 in Cute to the nth, Misc Frantery | 6 Comments

Because procrastination is my middle name and I currently have a Boaty McBoatload of editing to do, it became clear to me that the best use of my time this morning would be to see how much Japanese art could be improved by the addition of Tubbs & Co…

First of all, I feel quite sure that Murasaki Shikibu would agree that medieval court life would have been vastly improved by collecting video cats. (On the other hand, the novel might not have been invented for a few more centuries, because the Tale of Genji wouldn't have stood a chance against attracting Mr. Meowgi)

First of all, I feel quite sure that Murasaki Shikibu would agree that medieval court life would have been vastly improved by collecting gamecats. (On the other hand, the invention of the novel might have been delayed for a few more centuries, because the Tale of Genji wouldn’t have stood a chance against Mr. Meowgi)

Hokusai could have done a "36 Views Of Neko" series that would have WAY outsold that Fuji shinola

Hokusai could have done a “36 Views Of Neko” series that would have WAY outsold that Fuji shinola

Fearsome AND friendly, I think that's what you were shooting for here, right Kōrin?

Fearsome AND friendly, I think that’s what you were shooting for here, right Kōrin?

Think how much MORE famous the kabuki actor Otani Oniji III would have been if assisted by Tubbs

Think how much MORE famous the kabuki actor Otani Oniji III would have been if assisted by Tubbs

How many can you find...?

How many can you find…?

And finally, Yayoi Kusama really ought to make this sculpture available as a goodie JUST SAYIN

And finally, Yayoi Kusama really ought to make this sculpture available as a goodie JUST SAYIN

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