A brief history of hugs:
2,000,000 BC. Hug virus transmitted to humans via confused orangutan.70,000 BC. Hug spreads to Europe. Population affected by warmth, pleasure and accidental butt touching.
Modern Day. Hugs achieve digital form: XOXO (hugs & kisses).
Definition
To hug: to embrace, to take into one’s arms.A hug: An embrace.
Don’t confuse hug with:
Thug: A gangster. Often sells drugs.
Drug: Some drugs make you hug.
Pug: World’s most handsome dog.
Hugs in the news
July is 'Free hugs' month internationally... Anyone and everyone is a target.Random outbreaks of hugging have occurred worldwide, causing panic, terrifying intimacy and even physical contact.
Concerned authorities have declared a state of ‘hug-ergency’.
The War on hugs
Anti-huggers are terrified that hugs may lead to:- Non-violent behavior
- Tolerance and open-mindedness
- Constructive dialogue
- Embarrassing erections
A desperate message to the press: Please stop giving these huggers so much attention... It’s exactly what they want!
PS: Hug a lot this summer.
XOXOXO, Gymglish.
Definition
To hug: to embrace, to take into one’s arms.A hug: An embrace.
Don’t confuse hug with:
Thug: A gangster. Often sells drugs.
Drug: Some drugs make you hug.
Pug: World’s most handsome dog.
Hugs in the news
July is 'Free hugs' month internationally... Anyone and everyone is a target.Random outbreaks of hugging have occurred worldwide, causing panic, terrifying intimacy and even physical contact.
Concerned authorities have declared a state of ‘hug-ergency’.
A brief history of hugs:
2,000,000 BC. Hug virus transmitted to humans via confused orangutan.70,000 BC. Hug spreads to Europe. Population affected by warmth, pleasure and accidental butt touching.
Modern Day. Hugs achieve digital form: XOXO (hugs & kisses).
The War on hugs
Anti-huggers are terrified that hugs may lead to:- Non-violent behavior
- Tolerance and open-mindedness
- Constructive dialogue
- Embarrassing erections
A desperate message to the press: Please stop giving these huggers so much attention... It’s exactly what they want!
PS: Hug a lot this summer.
XOXOXO, Gymglish.
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