Free Hugs Campaign and PAX

Sprooj

Now I know that PAX just so happens to be the happiest place on earth and that arguing otherwise is futile, but a member of my family is going to be leaving the country for several years about a week after PAX and that has just become a huge raincloud over my PAX parade. The other day I was walking around dowtown with a friend and I saw a guy with a sign saying "free hugs" and so I asked for a hug because I had become quite depressed, long story short I have decided to offer free hugs at PAX to give other people that warm fuzzy feeling that I was lucky enough to feel. P.S. Sorry about the awful writing I am a little tired.

Vorsh

I am always willing to give out free hugs too!

Ukali.Kula

Believe it or not, this is a very popular trend spreading through youtube. About 2 years ago i watched a video... (THE VIDEO) that started em all. Sadly the cops found the free hugs campaign to be a hazard but after getting a petition signed by thousands, it was allowed again. I thought about doing it last year at PAX, But PAX is too fun... I'm glad someone is doing it, bring a few extra signs because others will be willing to help for brief periods.

The_Saves

Hugs are always nice! And also to raise some moods you can offer to help with a couple of the scavenger hunt items. I would love a hug and a Mario dance!

Sprooj

I'm glad that there is such a warm reception and I will bring extra signs if anyone else wants to help.

nemaihne

I distinctly remember last year one of the enforcers had the 'free hugs' sign up at Wil Wheaton's booth when Wil wasn't there.

Skinnay

people walking around giving everyone hugs just reminds me of that dave matthews band video where the guy walks around and hugs everyone throughout the video lol

SeanBad

I promise you a hug

Vander

You'll always see the people with the "Free Hugs" hobo-esque pieces of cardboard walking around Comic Con, or Warped Tour, or a variety of other places.


But why is it always that the person giving them out is probably someone I wouldn't want to hug?


So I'm going to start charging for my hugs. Why? Because people love exclusive shit. My hugs are exclusive.

They're like Louis Vuitton Hugs.

Ukali.Kula

Vander wrote: »

You'll always see the people with the "Free Hugs" hobo-esque pieces of cardboard walking around Comic Con, or Warped Tour, or a variety of other places.


But why is it always that the person giving them out is probably someone I wouldn't want to hug?


So I'm going to start charging for my hugs. Why? Because people love exclusive shit. My hugs are exclusive.

They're like Louis Vuitton Hugs.

.......... oh em gee. but ia gree with the fact that the free huggerees are always...... are never the ones you wanna hug.

Petesalzl

Ukali.Kula

The one that started it all. IMO.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=vr3x_RRJdd4

apotheos

Oh yeah I remember that video.

Sumi

I'm not a touchey-feeley person.. especially if you smell.


... but i might make an exception if you bathe.

TK-9080

hug the stormtrooper, he'd probably appreciate it.

MetaverseNomad

Sprooj wrote: »

The other day I was walking around dowtown with a friend and I saw a guy with a sign saying "free hugs"

This is important: WAS he wearing a utilikilt.?

My mom was so excited about hugging that guy.

arod_77

interesting

Eyes5

I've never heard about this before. It looks so wonderful! It's perfect for Pax, where people are already connected by their love of games!

Sprooj

I promise I will take a shower so that my awesome musk doesn't rub off on you, anyway it's an exclusive scent you probably don't deserve it.

Avid

Go watch the Hugabunch, it was some creepy 80s puppet show about the power of hugs.

Skinnay

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=aMBgSfQI49E

my friend used to look basically exactly like him with the yellow trucker hat and everything and everyone would always come up to him and give him hugs... it was kind of creepy though >.>

Shiggy

Actually, this is a great idea. I remember watching the video on youtube, and I always wanted to do it. I might carry around a sign saying free hugs, you never know.

MeeOk

Well, maybe. I'm going all three days, and since my b-day is the 30th, I was trying to think of something cool to do while actually at PAX, since that's all I'm doing for it.. and I thought I'd give people free hugs. XD If you can find me, and if you're nice, I will give you a hug. :P I couldn't think of anything that would be appropriate, since I certainly don't expect people who don't really know me to give me things. So, hugs are cool, and.. voila. My plan was born!

Vander

Hmm.

*Points*

MeeOk

Ah, my bad..

MeeOk

I.. am not going to carry around a sign, and if you're smelly I won't give you a hug, but I'm going to be one of the probably more than a few short asian goth girls there. If you're nice.

geeeeoffff

those free hugs people on campus always creep me out. especially when they are guys. and some of them are really into giving hugs. oh god..

Vander

A short Asian goth girl giving out hugs at pax? I hope you have lots of hand sanitizer.

MeeOk

I won't have a sign, so I can be selective! And it might be funny if random PAX forum go-ers start asking random short goth chicks if they're MeeOk. *grin* I did post a picture of me on the Mugshots thread though.

capnjack

I think this is a great idea. Hygiene is key though. I'll make sure I have deodorant in my bag when I come to the convention center for my hugs.

Vander

You could be the stinkiest guy but if you're carrying a baby koala chicks will flock to you.

MeeOk

I just realized a major epic failing. I have no dice. They're all in VA, so if somebody wants to give me dice, in exchange for hugs, that'd be rockin' too. :P And I -always- smell nice. Pfft.

I like tea biscuits

Eeeeeee... I woke up one morning a couple of months ago and watched some of the free hugs campaign videos for a little while -then signed up on the website.

I would gladly participate in donating some hugs

Vander

As I stated earlier in the thread. I'll give Hugs. But it's a Limited run of 55.

After those 55 hugs are gone you're gonna have to wait for a new Limited run to be released. Each hug will be certified to be authentic.

These are finely crafted hugs. California-made and full of Sunshine and "Dude-osity", ingredients native to California.

And yeah, you can get hugs from many people but remember, all cars are essentially the same, some are just better.

MeeOk

My hugs shall be stealthy like. First you must track me down, and then... be nice? And ask.. :P

geeeeoffff

Vander wrote: »

As I stated earlier in the thread. I'll give Hugs. But it's a Limited run of 55.

After those 55 hugs are gone you're gonna have to wait for a new Limited run to be released. Each hug will be certified to be authentic.

These are finely crafted hugs. California-made and full of Sunshine and "Dude-osity", ingredients native to California.

And yeah, you can get hugs from many people but remember, all cars are essentially the same, some are just better.

but how can we tell the difference between your hugs and other, inferior hugs flooding the market? after all, some of us can only accept a limited number of hugs, and we want them to be quality. but you can't un-hug. what should we do?

Vander

geeeeoffff wrote: »

Vander wrote: »

As I stated earlier in the thread. I'll give Hugs. But it's a Limited run of 55.

After those 55 hugs are gone you're gonna have to wait for a new Limited run to be released. Each hug will be certified to be authentic.

These are finely crafted hugs. California-made and full of Sunshine and "Dude-osity", ingredients native to California.

And yeah, you can get hugs from many people but remember, all cars are essentially the same, some are just better.

but how can we tell the difference between your hugs and other, inferior hugs flooding the market? after all, some of us can only accept a limited number of hugs, and we want them to be quality. but you can't un-hug. what should we do?

They come with authentication that it's an original "Vander" hug. You'll know the moment you're embraced that it's different. Like fine leather seats in a car compared to that of a fabric seat.

Like an Apple product, every detail is meticulously planned so it's not just a hug, it's an experience.

proXimity

Once I saw a midget near Westlake Center giving out free hugs...

waffleboi9

I love free hugs. I will also provide free eskimo kisses on request =D

NotASenator

There is some crazy bastard at my work with FREE HUGS painted on the back window of his car.

I swear, if any of you try to hug me, I'll mace you.

HoLeY

I'm more into FREE GLOMPS! W()()T

Who wants to join my "Free Glomp" Brigade.

*disclaimer: glomping especially including "mega-glomping" if done by uber-n00bz can result in areas of bruising, scratches, and even bloody noses.*

**disclaimer 2: it's totally f'ing worth it**