Free Hugs Roam 2008

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Free Hugs Roam 2008 (Event Over)

  • When:Sun 1/20/08 (2PM)
  • Where: Astor Place "Cube"
  • Address: E.8th Street between Lafayette and 4th Ave New York, NY   Map
  • Cost: FREE!
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Because if you don't like a free hug, there's something seriously wrong with you.


This is the 1st annual Free Hugs Roam. We will give free hugs to anyone who wants one & roam about the city. "Sometimes, a hug is all that we need."

It's a roam which means we won't be staying there, so make sure you sign up for the text message updates to find out where & when we will be roaming.

Get text message updates: here

There are 2 ways to participate:

Be a Hugger:

  1. Watch the video below.
  2. Make a sign that says "Free Hugs."
  3. Bring your friends.
  4. Make sure they have a sign too.
  5. Silently hold it so people can see it.
  6. Let people approach you.
  7. Hug people. 
  8. Don't charge them.

Be a Huggee:

  1. Watch the video below.
  2. Approach someone with a "Free Hugs" sign.
  3. Receive a hug.
  4. Don't pay for it.

In this age of social disconnectivity 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.

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.

 

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  1. RE: what happened...

    z Jan 20, 2008 at 11:06 PM
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    really? i sent two. were you there?
  2. RE: XD

    Joann Jan 20, 2008 at 10:21 PM
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    i saw you :) i gave you my poster at the end when we had to leave :D
  3. RE: Yo

    Joann Jan 20, 2008 at 10:17 PM
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    I SAW YOU!! xD i was the short little girl with the other girls. :) nice meeting you. xD
  4. XD

    Martin Jan 20, 2008 at 7:37 PM
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    im the white kid with the orange poster XD
  5. Yo

    Peter Jan 20, 2008 at 7:30 PM
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    Hey this is the asian kid with a orange poster =D HELLO!!!! ummm im wondering if anyone has the vid =]
    I WANNA SEE!!! =D
    please up load
  6. what happened...

    Kevin Jan 20, 2008 at 6:46 PM
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    What happened to the text messages? I was registered for the updates, but never received them today.
  7. :)

    Carra Jan 19, 2008 at 11:58 PM
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    national hug day is the day after jan 21
  8. RE: How many text messages?

    z Jan 17, 2008 at 1:17 AM
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    3 maybe 4
  9. RE: Pictures and Such

    janeeve2... Jan 17, 2008 at 12:41 AM
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    rock on! And, I'll hug ya! :)
  10. RE: Pictures and Such

    Benjamin Jan 16, 2008 at 10:52 PM
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    I will be brining a video camera. It's a 720P hand held good quality. And I need an 'effin hug!

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