National Hugging Day

[Dizmo]

Come on you big bunch of grumpies and moodies;

*opens arms really wide*

BIG HUG!

[jd_1984]

This for real?
My work mates will be thrilled!!

[Baldric]

Another Yankee invention ... .. .

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/National_Hug_Day#History

[Dizmo]

jd_1984: Yes it is real and unfortunately Balders is correct, 'tis American :(

[jd_1984]

Yeah read the wiki page.
Some benefits to regular contact by the looks of this study?

[Baldric]

Sensible Man!

Zaborney (creator) cautions to ask first if one is unsure of the response

[Baldric]

PS,
Don't get the wrong idea, I'm all in favour of it!

[SlackAlice]

Wouldn't happen around here.

After being 'hugged' I'd be checking my pockets still contain my cash/mobile/bank card/ keys.

[B00]

Urgh

Gerroff!

[Dizmo]

SlackAlice: It's every better if you have extra things in your pockets afterwards, such as my mate Dave's wallet and car keys.

[Dizmo]

Awww come on B00, I don't like being hugged either. We can both suffer this one together ;)

[Dizmo]

My dad used to hug me as a child and I would just freeze up with my arms by my side - that's how much I love hugging!

[Retrochic]

its ok -tomorrow is 'get outa my personal space or I'll knee you in the groin day ' LOL!

[ummmm]

I hate hugging. It's claustrophobic. You give someone a kiss and a quick squeeze...then let go :-)

[Retrochic]

Dizmo -sorry to change subject but I posted that recipe you asked for for Poutine on the food thread

[mazie]

You'll need a lot of cake to rope B00 into this one Diz !

[Dizmo]

So that's why when I've hugged people on the 21st of January they've always said that they will 'see me tomorrow' - good job I never showed otherwise I'd have red/purple plums.

[janbee]

Gerofff !

[Dizmo]

Retro: I never have a topic agenda so tha can talk about anything. I've just this minute seen your reply. I'm going to see if my nephew and niece want to give it a try too so will be testing it out tonight. I like all the separate ingredients so I'm intrigued as to how it tastes.

[Retrochic]

My female hairdresser gave me a hug the other day and kissed me on the cheek - and she's not French -don't know where all this hugging has come from. Try having a French family -every family meal there are about 12 people you have to kiss three times on the cheek each even if they are old and smell of Gitanes -YuK!

[Dizmo]

Now I reckon if I put spinning minnie into the mix with our hug, you'll give us all a hug Jan eh eh eh what do you say ;) She has a soft coat and she likes to lick.