Found this very inspiring video on YouTube. Made me cry.
I searched for a Free Hugs Campaign in the Philippines and found a yahoogroups which was empty. The Free Hugs Campaign forums did not have anything listed under the Philippines. Will a campaign of this sort be well-received here? Will people actually come up to you and hug you? Will politicians launch their own Free Hugs Campaigns alongside their election campaigns?
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(UPDATE: sorry, embedded the wrong video code earlier.)
From the website:
Sometimes, a hug is all what we need. 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.
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.
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…
Music by Sick Puppies. Their album is out April 3rd called “Dressed Up As Life”. Go out and support these guys.
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PS. The response to this video has been nothing short of overwhelming and touching. Hugs to every single one of you who messaged. There has been thousands of emails from all over the world by people seeking to participate in the Free Hugs campaign and asking for permission. You do not need permission. This is the peoples movement, this is *your* movement. With nothing but your bare hands you can make THE difference.
Imagine all the people.
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8 Comments Received
April 8th, 2007 @9:06 pm
swear! it’s a nice campaign. some teenagers did it here in singapore. sa orchard lang naman. on a saturday. that’s the busiest day on that street. both locals and tourist walk along the street.
mcdonalds showed some of the clips in their store. ang cute.
April 8th, 2007 @9:26 pm
@anton
Nice no? i wish we could do it here. i wanna start up nga a local campaign kaso lang i need moral support chenelar! hehehe
April 8th, 2007 @10:11 pm
This was done over 30 years ago. Even before most of us were born! It’s a noble revival.
Go AJ and start the ball in the Philippines. You’ll definitely attract the media with your good looks and telegenicity (is there such a word?LOL). Honestly.
Anyways, if you wanna do it. Go right out there and do it. NOW! (or maybe tomorrow, if it’s too late today).
Nothing would be more shitty than seeing somebody else doing your idea out there. So, GO! Just do it!
April 8th, 2007 @10:40 pm
@riverdexter
telegenecity? lol. hmmm, im still thinking about it as no one would film me. it has to be well planned and well organized, else, I’d end up incarcerated! hahaha
April 9th, 2007 @1:19 am
I would be the first to give you all the hugs you want
There should be a hug a AJ campaign.
April 9th, 2007 @6:10 am
Fucken out dude! I had a hard time fucken deciphering the Fil words at you other blog — wha’d’ f’? Iwas laughing out loud when I learned what you guys meant by “Truly Asia”! Fucken out! LOL
What in d’world are you guys gonna do in Kinabalu? Of all places in M’sia! LOL. Expect a city that looks like Zamboanga or Jolo. That’s all there is. Just kidding! I saw these cities 8 years ago.
I’m up to your country on Friday too. Goin’ SURFIN’ in Cloud 9, Siargao Island. Yahoooooooo! God Bless Cebu Pacific I don’t have to fly to fucken Angeles far far city.
Hang loose! Stay cool!
April 9th, 2007 @6:42 am
@Ty
thanks! and thanks for following the cut from LJ to here.
April 9th, 2007 @8:20 am
@riverdexter
lol! hahaha. Truly Asia is now a term loosely used here to refer to Malaysia, taking after the Malaysian ads with the theme song that says “Malaysia, truly asia”
Kinabalu isn’t that bad at all. Well, at least the hotel/resort we’re staying at isn’t. Lol!
Oh have fun surfing for boys and girls! Lol!
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