mattm Posted November 16, 2006 Report Share Posted November 16, 2006 (edited) Steph (slavetothegroove) saw a group of girls doing the campaign downtown today and it's really nice. Not sure if it's been posted before but why not. I've seen people with the signs before and I think it's a great idea. What better way to brighten up your day than a random hug Free Hugs!! Edited November 16, 2006 by Guest Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jared Posted November 16, 2006 Report Share Posted November 16, 2006 that made me cry, now i need a hug,god dam hippies Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RayRay Posted November 16, 2006 Report Share Posted November 16, 2006 I love hugs, especially when they are free. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hamilton Posted November 16, 2006 Report Share Posted November 16, 2006 Good grief, that's a horrible song in the soundtrack! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dimafleck: the living legend. Posted November 16, 2006 Report Share Posted November 16, 2006 free hugs are freakin lame. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tigger Posted November 16, 2006 Report Share Posted November 16, 2006 I love that idea we need more of that,thanks for sharing.Miles of smiles. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Birdy Posted November 16, 2006 Report Share Posted November 16, 2006 i saw this video a little bit ago too! very inspiring! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
phishtaper Posted November 16, 2006 Report Share Posted November 16, 2006 neat. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Freak By Night Posted November 16, 2006 Report Share Posted November 16, 2006 I used to have a stack of business cards that said "Redeemable for one free hug" and I would gave them away to whomever needed them. I should get some more made up!This group is doing some useful work! Good to see. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Deeps Posted November 16, 2006 Report Share Posted November 16, 2006 That first older lady makes me smile.When she puts her hand on his face there is much sweetness.I heard a story on the CBC about this. The band actually knew the guy in the vid hugging. IIRC he was an art student who was down on his luck and sick of wallowing so he thought up the free hug campaign.The band saw an opportunity to associate their tune with. Due to the immense popularity of this viral video the band has been signed to a label and have moved to California to record an album.CheersDeeps Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rubberdinghy Posted November 16, 2006 Report Share Posted November 16, 2006 I'd prefer a "bunk hug" Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kanada Kev Posted November 16, 2006 Report Share Posted November 16, 2006 Wow. Thanks for that. Did that yank on my heart strings or what. I'm a friggin' blubbering fool right now. I've given my 4 year old (sick at home with me today) a whole bunch of hugs since seeing it. Nothin' like hugging your kids.There seem to be a couple of guys who have spearheaded this effort. Jason Hunter in the US http://www.free-hugs.com/ and Juan Mann in Australia (the one in the video) http://www.smh.com.au/news/music/free-hug-man-speaks-out/2006/09/28/1159337257843.html(((((((((((((((((hugs)))))))))))))))))))Later . . .Kanada Kev =8) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Booche Posted November 16, 2006 Report Share Posted November 16, 2006 You are all a bunch of vaginas. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rubberdinghy Posted November 16, 2006 Report Share Posted November 16, 2006 I'd take a free hug if these were coming at me. Wow...I'm gonna get in crap for this one. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Scarlet Begonia Posted November 16, 2006 Report Share Posted November 16, 2006 That little lady at the beginning that touched his face made me cry, she seemed so appreciative. Sometimes the elderly don't really have much physical contact. It really brightened her day and mine. Thanks. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bradm Posted November 16, 2006 Report Share Posted November 16, 2006 I'd take a free hug if these were coming at me.If I got on a bus which you were driving, I'd hug you. But I'd need a hug transfer if it was a POH ("Proof Of Hug") bus.Aloha,Brad Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hartamophone Posted November 16, 2006 Report Share Posted November 16, 2006 That was a rad way to start the day. Thanks, Matt. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MamaPink Posted November 16, 2006 Report Share Posted November 16, 2006 Thanks a lot for that mattm! Warmed my heart, that's for sure! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SteveThe Owl Posted November 16, 2006 Report Share Posted November 16, 2006 When are they gonna start a company called Free Beer? But seriously, this looks kinda cool. We definitely need more stuff that brings people fearlessly together. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mattm Posted November 16, 2006 Author Report Share Posted November 16, 2006 Steph and I were talking about it last night and we'd love to head downtown some day for a few hours with some signs if anyone wants to join (ottawa), we just have to figure out a good day to do it Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tribalstar Posted November 16, 2006 Report Share Posted November 16, 2006 My sister just came back from a student conference where she met people who do this kind of stuff all the time...they make people feel better...hmmm...who knew? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dimafleck: the living legend. Posted November 16, 2006 Report Share Posted November 16, 2006 r u guys freakin kidding me?FREE HUGS serve no purpose but some lame self righteous agenda.... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Birdy Posted November 16, 2006 Report Share Posted November 16, 2006 i'd take this 'lame' self-righteous agenda over all the other lame self-righteous agendas this world has to spit out! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dimafleck: the living legend. Posted November 16, 2006 Report Share Posted November 16, 2006 ever think about this....how about all the people that walk buy them that need hugs but are too shy to give them one.they're just rubbing it in. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Birdy Posted November 16, 2006 Report Share Posted November 16, 2006 yes, you're right.let's go back to hating our neighbours and elbowing whoever tries to come into our personal space... and instead of hellos, i much prefer a low belly grunt and maybe if i'm lucky a nod of the head. no eye contact please. that's too much!one thing I loved about Borat, is how he showed how cold and unresponsive north american society really is through comedy. BRILLIANT! god that movie was funny.the shy people in need of a hug are much better off with a chance of getting one, than not dima. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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