I HATE Free Hugs
Filed under: Vexed - December 8, 2007 @ 6:10 amThere. I said it. Now read what my sis has to say about the subject on her brand new bloggy!

There. I said it. Now read what my sis has to say about the subject on her brand new bloggy!

December 8th, 2007 at 6:52 am
Why do you hate hugs?
Would you like them better if you would have to pay for them?:)
December 8th, 2007 at 7:03 am
Strahil dear, I don’t hate hugs. I understand the importance of human touch and that’s why I volunteer with hospice and visit old people in nursing homes with my daughter or a dog.
It’s this whole Free Hugs concept I hate. I think it’s misguided and obnoxious. As my sister put it on her blog:
People stand on street corners with signs that say “Free Hugs” and offer up physical contact with strangers as a “symbol of human hope.” Apparently the founder of the movement was a lonesome fucktard with mommy issues, and somehow he has convinced other lonely (and jobless?) fools to waste perfectly good cardboard and ink to loiter and creep people out. Not surprisingly, the free huggers get into trouble with security guards and cops and get off making people feel uncomfortable.
These are the same people who go to “Cuddle Parties” - another pastime I view suspiciously. I think it’s all weird projection. Maybe I’m not such a good hippie after all.
Finally, I’m pretty sure a “Blow Jobs - $5″ campaign would go over better than the Free Hugs project.
December 8th, 2007 at 7:39 am
Well isn’t it better that those “lonesome fucktards” do this instead of expressing their troubles by hurting people?:)
Not everybody can afford a regular visit to a shrink, right?:)
December 8th, 2007 at 9:34 am
Even though I am a high-priced ho, maybe I should wear a sign for a while that reads “free sex.” I’d be picky about who was on the receiving end, of course.
December 8th, 2007 at 2:10 pm
The day I become so lonely and pathetic as to need a hug from some loner standing on a street corner will be the same day I suck on a loaded 9mm.
Free Huggers are right up there with the street corner Christians in my book. I think it’s incredibly condescending for them to assume what they have to offer is just what I need in order to lead a happier life.
December 8th, 2007 at 9:07 pm
I’d do the “Free Hugs” thing, but I’m a monk. I mean, free hugs is like number #3 on the job description. Plus, I’m pretty sure the Beatles would’ve thought it was cool and if that doesn’t convince you, nothing will. I’d be willing to pay for a hug from Paul McCartney, though.
December 16th, 2007 at 8:24 am
I love that I have a monk reading my blog.