| Oct 30, 2006 @ 8:53 PM |
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spongebob777
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Chinese appear not to have warmed to a "free hugs" campaign aimed at cheering up strangers by hugging them on the street, with some huggers even being hauled away by police for questioning, media said on Monday.
The campaign hit the streets of Beijing, Changsha and Xian this weekend, with participants opening their arms to embrace passers-by and brandishing cards saying "free hugs", "care from strangers", "refuse to be apathetic", the Beijing News said.
In the capital, police moved in and took away four huggers briefly for questioning, baffled by their wacky, Western activities on a busy city-centre shopping street.
In the ancient capital of Xian, home to the terracotta warriors, no more than 20 people, mostly children, had volunteered for the free hugs in two hours.
"Passers-by showed interest and curiosity, stopped and asked, but most of them walked away after hearing the explanation," Xinhua news agency said, quoting a local newspaper.
"Embracing is a foreign tradition. Chinese are not accustomed to this," a man named Li, a Xi'an citizen, was quoted as saying.
The ancient city of Changsha, capital of Hunan province, fared better, a local affairs website reported.
"Though some people refused (to be hugged), I hugged 20 people in one minute," one girl was quoted as saying.
The Free Hugs campaign started in Australia and gained fame with a music video this year.
http://tvnz.co.nz/view/page/411366/875476
Hmmm. I'm fairly affectionate but I couldn't garantee that I wouldn't catch an assault charge for smacking the unknown hugger.
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| Dec 9, 2006 @ 8:06 AM |
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hilkstar
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Nice one... 
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=vr3x_RRJdd4
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| Dec 9, 2006 @ 11:08 AM |
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MotownManiax
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Hmmm. I'm fairly affectionate but I couldn't garantee that I wouldn't catch an assault charge for smacking the unknown hugger.
 Aww, c'mon Sponge, you're the Ultimate Hugger. 
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| Dec 9, 2006 @ 11:18 AM |
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TiNkErGrRrRrR
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 cute pic..
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| Dec 9, 2006 @ 11:38 AM |
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spongebob777
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 Who the hell are you? 
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| Dec 9, 2006 @ 11:43 AM |
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twotall911
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| Dec 9, 2006 @ 4:53 PM |
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Empath
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((((((((((Spongebob))))))))))
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| Dec 11, 2006 @ 11:01 AM |
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zulamaze
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Spongy --- May I have a hug?
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| Dec 11, 2006 @ 11:20 AM |
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hiriya
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| Dec 11, 2006 @ 11:23 AM |
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julia143
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(((((( all of you lovely people)))))))
It's Christmas...everyone should get a hug!
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| Dec 11, 2006 @ 11:27 AM |
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zulamaze
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Thats right Julia!
Hugs to ALL!!!
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| Dec 11, 2006 @ 9:05 PM |
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ash_is_unforgetable
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I think this story is neat, I saw the guy who started the hug campaign on the news once and just thought what a fun thing to do!
*AsH
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| Dec 11, 2006 @ 9:18 PM |
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encorrgbl
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Hilkstar... The Youtube link. Beautiful man. 
I agree with Zul! Hugs for all! And if maybe some may not accept a hug, how about a smile ?
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| Dec 11, 2006 @ 9:35 PM |
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EyesofBlue72660
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I watched the video - it was quite heart-warming and I understand the concept behind "Free Hugs". For us, a hug results in one feeling comforted, appreciated, loved.
However, from what I understand, hugging in public is considered inappropriate behavior in China. I honestly feel the campaign further insulted the majority of the Chinese by not familiarizing themselves with the culture and customs before entering their domain. 
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| Dec 11, 2006 @ 9:38 PM |
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8Knots
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Who wants Hugs and all those germs and parasites from other people!
Shaking hands should be stopped too!!!! How many people dont wash their hands.... ewwwww (Wont mention what bodily functions people do with aid of their hands!).
No thank you siree!!!
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| Dec 11, 2006 @ 9:39 PM |
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encorrgbl
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However, from what I understand, hugging in public is considered inappropriate behavior in China. I honestly feel the campaign further insulted the majority of the Chinese by not familiarizing themselves with the culture and customs before entering their domain.
That certianly seems to be the case, but now it's nationwide (China) and worldwide news. Seems that even though it might not have been a 'nice' thing to do, it certainly will be quite educating.
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| Dec 11, 2006 @ 9:40 PM |
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encorrgbl
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Who wants Hugs and all those germs and parasites from other people!
What's safer than an internet hug?
Well... Ok... I 'hope' you have virus software on your computer, that should protect ya! 
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| Dec 11, 2006 @ 9:52 PM |
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8Knots
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| Dec 11, 2006 @ 9:57 PM |
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EyesofBlue72660
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<---Has virus softward installed and is standing in line for a hug!
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| Dec 11, 2006 @ 10:07 PM |
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encorrgbl
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((((((((((((((((EyesofBlue)))))))))))))))))) Hugs for you!
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