Why the Japanese Kei Car Went Viral in America

Japanese Kei cars are weird. Not only are Japanese Kei cars an American Invention, but they are also the darling child of social media. While Americans have been buying Japanese Kei cars for years, Japanese Kei cars became a viral sensation only recently. So why would Japanese Kei cars become a viral sensation on social media only now?
In this video I explain the odd evolution of Japanese Kei cars and why Americans suddenly love them.
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