Get a Free Hug

OMG! This is the most wonderful story I've heard about lately.

Running on Youtube for a while now, reaching 2 million hits, is the Free Hugs campaign :

[video]http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=vr3x_RRJdd4[/video]

The story behind the campaign :

"Free hugs is a real life controversial story of Juan Mann, A man who's sole mission was to reach out and hug a stranger to brighten up their lives.

In this age of social dis-connectivity and lack of human contact, the effects of the Free Hugs campaign became phenomenal.

As this symbol of human hope spread across 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…"

I've discovered this story through things.co.il and learned that Free Hugs is now in Israel started with this guy (first time here ):

[video]http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=TroAeYtRKWQ[/video] 

[video]http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ptjqFfzF8Hk[/video]

Things.co.il writes :

"At first I was embarrassed. I just came for a peek, and suddenly I was offered a few hugs. I must admit that I turned red, but afterwards I also joined the hugging and also took some pictures before running into the air conditioned mall."

There are also a few 'Asian style' Free Hugs going around (though they are some discussions on how this would be accpeted in China) :

[video]http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=fyefj3UqeNE[/video]

Here's a bit more about the story :

[video]http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=nJC28OCYBwY[/video]

Really heart warming…