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Offline brandon

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Who needs a smile today?
« on: September 27, 2006, 05:07:11 am »
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Sometimes, a hug is all what we need. Free hugs is a real life controversial story of Juan Mann, A man whos sole mission was to reach out and hug a stranger to brighten up their lives.

In this age of social disconnectivit y and lack of human contact, the effects of the Free Hugs campaign became phenomenal.

As this symbol of human hope spread accross the city, police and officials ordered the Free Hugs campaign BANNED. What we then witness is the true spirit of humanity come together in what can only be described as awe inspiring.

In the Spirit of the free hugs campaign, PASS THIS TO A FRIEND and HUG A STRANGER! After all, If you can reach just one person...

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

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Re: Who needs a smile today?
« Reply #1 on: September 27, 2006, 05:14:00 am »
I wish that fellow was here.

I could use a hug.  I smashed up my van yesterday.
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Re: Who needs a smile today?
« Reply #2 on: September 27, 2006, 05:15:31 am »
I don't think I would hug him, but then again I probably wouldn't hug anyone over the age of 8 that I didn't know.
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Re: Who needs a smile today?
« Reply #3 on: September 27, 2006, 05:21:11 am »
That just makes me all warm and fuzzy. That is great.

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Re: Who needs a smile today?
« Reply #4 on: September 27, 2006, 06:54:03 am »
That's really a beautiful thing!! :) Tearing up a little actually, I will definitely be passing this on. I'm sending the video link to my e-mail address book.
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Re: Who needs a smile today?
« Reply #5 on: September 27, 2006, 06:56:00 am »
*HUGS* for everyone! that really did make my day better :).. I would probably hug the guy. Great video!

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Re: Who needs a smile today?
« Reply #6 on: September 27, 2006, 07:01:22 am »
I only read the post at first and didn't bother with the video as I too was thinking " errr ... don't think I would ever hug a stranger !" but came back and decided to watch the video anyhow , don't know if it's the hormones or what but I am crying ! I loved watching all the people get super excited and running at eachother to hug . I cannot believe it was banned !?!?! And that girl at the end tried to hug the officer anyways  :'(
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Re: Who needs a smile today?
« Reply #7 on: September 27, 2006, 11:34:07 am »
Great video, the whole world needs to do that!
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Re: Who needs a smile today?
« Reply #8 on: September 27, 2006, 01:19:18 pm »
that is perfect. I could use that everyday. Everyone needs to know that someone cares.  :'( It's a feeling like no other when you know that.
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Re: Who needs a smile today?
« Reply #9 on: September 27, 2006, 02:04:34 pm »
don't know if it's the hormones or what but I am crying !
LOL! :) Me too! It was touching.
(No pun intended). :)
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Re: Who needs a smile today?
« Reply #10 on: September 27, 2006, 02:47:31 pm »
That was so awsome.  I caught myself smiling....and I would have hugged him!! ;D
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Re: Who needs a smile today?
« Reply #11 on: September 27, 2006, 05:43:28 pm »
That was really, really neat!!
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Re: Who needs a smile today?
« Reply #12 on: September 28, 2006, 02:08:54 am »
sending hugs out to you all........... .............. ....
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Re: Who needs a smile today?
« Reply #13 on: September 28, 2006, 02:43:14 am »
Ok..this is really weird...but, I could SWEAR that guy is my ex-boyfriend. I mean, no kidding. Does anyone know where this was taken?