Free Hugs: He Said, She Said

Steve Hall

Oct. 01, 2006
1 min read

“No! No! No! No, it’s not a clandestine promotion for the band Sick Puppies, ” our intern yelled at us. “But, come one, a guy in a video with a sign that says Free Hugs roaming around in Sydney, Australia just hoping to brighten the world with nothing to gain from it?” we shouted back. “Yes you jaded idiot,” screamed the intern, “Not everything on YouTube is trying to sell you something.”

Not convinced, we stood up and asked, “What about this little gem on the Free Hugs website that says ‘With grass root marketing tactics we promote products and ideas that are in line with our core values and the FREE HUGS message.’? I suppose that just means the products and ideas they claim to promote are love and goodwill?”

“Damn,” the intern who was now jumping out of her seat bellowed. “You pompous, unfeeling know-it-all! Do you think the only thing every human being thinks about is getting the newest version of the iPod?” “Um, yes,” we answered.

“Fuck you,” she screamed as she turned and left, likely to go give someone a free hug.

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