Hijacked from member Sakari.
Free hugs folks - which will it be? Left or right?
Original text by Sakari below.
And I'm not even old enough to feel like a pedo for hugging them, hoh hoh hoo. This was the first time I saw girls giving out free hugs on the Harajuku bridge.
Bad picture though, sorry bout that, I assure you the bottom half would have been just as good.
Some more pictures of Harajuku and Yoyogi park in my blog!
Posted on 2008/05/19 17:40
Director/代表取締役
Registered on 2006/12/11 11:06
Student
Registered on 2007/02/19 14:15
Musically inclined Pervert
Registered on 2008/05/06 21:07
I would pick the one with huge-r eyes..
BUT THAT SILLY SIGN IS BLOCKING IT!
Student
Registered on 2008/03/08 16:19
how about a free kick to the face. hahaha...no i don't have the heart to do that.
I would say, the girl on the left, reluctantly.
dannychoo.com reader
Registered on 2008/03/28 07:22
There's more and more free hugers there. I think i'll take pic of them at next convs to show you how much ugly they are…
college student
Registered on 2007/08/16 02:56
that's why they're givin out "FREE HUGS" cuz nobody wants to hug 'em ^^
Nandeyane~
Registered on 2008/01/08 22:28
I would choose both :P Free things is always better, right?
Retail
Registered on 2007/08/03 11:17
That's right, there no need to pick, they both are free to be hugged. XD
college slacker
Registered on 2007/11/06 16:22
Pretty nice activity but I wish they could smile a little bit or put some sign of welcome. I think I'll pass *walk as fas as I could with my recent sprained ankle*
Student
Registered on 2007/11/11 13:11
yeah i agree, i would not like to hug these girls
Student
Registered on 2007/06/20 01:24
They were smiling after I hugged 'em all right :D
You have to admit they are pretty brave though, I mean, I don't expect they are going to deny any but the most hideously disgusting their hugs.
Student/Freelance Programmer
Registered on 2007/10/31 09:18
Not that I'm complaining but, these days everyone going around with these signs, giving out free hugs.
Every Harry Potter book opening I went to, free hugs.
Chinese New Year, loads of free hugs.
Marathon, free hugs.
Concerts, free hugs.
Parties, free hugs.
Film premiers, free hugs.
Just a normal day! Free hugs >.<
I don't want to get cooties >.<
Student
Registered on 2008/05/18 00:14
The movement has been going around for a while, and the point is... to not have a point. It's just to share some kindness and love that doesn't seem to exist nowadays when everyone is so obsessed with money.
Except these girls don't seem so happy IMO.
Deathseeker
Registered on 2007/12/24 09:20
Both scare the hell out of me.
Game Designer
Registered on 2007/10/28 16:52
both~
i dont really mind about the look~
as long as my Gf allows me~
Registered on 2006/12/24 23:42
free hugs? *pushes the guy beside me towards the pair and run away*
ひきこもり/Hikikomori. Suits my current state more than a 大学生/University Student. ^^
Registered on 2007/12/04 23:16
Time for a lame joke. OR.
Nah, I'll pick the right one. She looks a bit like KOTOKO to me and that does it. ^^
Admin
Registered on 2008/05/18 20:28
Both of them look like they could use a hug, so I'll hug both.
Ganbatte, ne?
IT Consultant
Registered on 2006/12/25 09:34
I agree! But I would probably hug neither one... XD
Registered on 2007/09/19 01:01
I saw some people like this in Leeds once. Was too suspicious to hug them, it seemed like a conspiracy... plus it was a guy...
Student
Registered on 2008/03/14 23:39
Neither but if I had to choose than the right wins.
Perv
Registered on 2007/11/11 03:20
I too choose the right one
MS pilot
Registered on 2008/04/27 02:20
right on! ^^
only if i HAD to pick one tho...
college student
Registered on 2007/08/16 02:56
In Insanity Hell
Registered on 2008/03/13 03:33
...no thanks....the right looks like a serial killer......might even get stabbed while hugging one of them.....
zephi in Sydney, Australia
student
Registered on 2008/04/27 02:15
or even steal something off you whilst being distracted.
Non-profit org. volunteering work addict
Registered on 2006/12/31 22:48
Pickpocketing, eh? The possibility could exist indeed... One more reason for me to refuse doing it. :P
Art/Media Student (Wannabe Illustrator)
Registered on 2006/12/28 05:39
They sure do have some spare time in their hands XD
I think I'll skip the hug, I smell fishy'ness about it o.o
(Traps?)
Student
Registered on 2007/06/20 01:24
I assure you the hug was perfectly pleasant.
Student and Miku Guardian
Registered on 2008/03/11 20:11
Hmm, I wouldn't want to hug them though.. They look like they have an ulterior motive if you'd ask me..
Ongie in Sydney Australia
Nth Sydney Student
Registered on 2008/03/27 15:27
I think people are going to far with this. I remember with the guy who originally started this here in Sydney it was fine and everyone thought it was good what he was doing, but now... I just really think its pedo bait for young girls to do this
Henry in Makati, Philippines
anime/cosplay events organizer
Registered on 2006/12/25 19:17
GROUP HUG EVERYONE!!! XDDD
Henry in Makati, Philippines
anime/cosplay events organizer
Registered on 2006/12/25 19:17
GROUP HUG IN THE SHOWERS EVERYONE!!! XDDDD
college student
Registered on 2007/08/16 02:56
college student
Registered on 2007/08/16 02:56
DON'T DROP THE SOAP NOW!!
Polytechnic Freshman. Mmm... fresh.
Registered on 2007/01/25 21:20
Should I whip out my own signboard and join them at their side? XD
Student
Registered on 2007/06/20 01:24
Wouldnt do that unless your prepeared to get hugged by ANYONE. You could however go stand facing them with the sign.
Non-profit org. volunteering work addict
Registered on 2006/12/31 22:48
For me, those hugs are meaningless if emotions are not there. So, no thanks. Even if the girl was to be an absolute cutie.
Student
Registered on 2007/08/15 11:20
Let me put on my beer goggles.
Hmmmm which one has bigo boin again?
Afro-ed Student
Registered on 2007/12/15 09:57
Where's the high-school girl-guy? I wanna hug him... LOL.
Hirito in The Little Red Dot - Singapore
ORD!! Now awaiting Uni admission.
Registered on 2007/09/01 18:24
Go up to them. Hug both of them. Then take out a signboard saying "Your hugs are free, mine isn't. 100 yen 1 hug ^^". Rofl I'm such an ass -.-"
Non-profit org. volunteering work addict
Registered on 2006/12/31 22:48
*Throws a face hugger at Hirito for that*
student
Registered on 2007/08/26 11:41
which one i want to hug?
simple one word ...
"None"
generic office worker/personal assistant
Registered on 2007/12/20 05:22
I completely agree with Joshua. I'd rather hug myself.
宅男 Otaku/ 工程师 Engineer
Registered on 2007/06/11 14:57
Evil King in Vlaardingen, the Netherlands, Earth
Student and full-time otaku
Registered on 2007/12/19 00:24
Neither, they look really disgruntled....probably from all the sweaty otaku.
Honda technician, baby.
Registered on 2007/01/05 13:22
The one on the right looks kinda threatening.
Photography
Registered on 2007/11/01 15:55
yeah, on the back of her sign it says "or else"
Non-profit org. volunteering work addict
Registered on 2006/12/31 22:48
Registered on 2008/02/16 13:07
what if the hugs are free, but not from them.. maybe they are holding the poster for some bald* guy giving out free hugs?
if i really have to hug one of them.. i did choose the one on the right.. actually both, to be fair..
*(i have no idea why a bald guy appears in my mind when i think of some guy giving out free hugs..)
dannychoo.com no aidokusha
Registered on 2007/12/25 23:02
Registered on 2007/10/16 17:39
no one hugs anyone in the uk, so i'll get both...
Sound Man
Registered on 2008/02/05 11:46
lol... i take both ^^ More Free hugs plz!
nada
Registered on 2007/11/14 02:40
They look..well..kind of pissed off, what did you do? :P
student
Registered on 2007/09/02 14:33
just remember everyone.....they're just free hugs for a cause. besides, people in japan are workaholics. and a simple hug can relieve stress. greatly. and makes you feel good.
Registered on 2007/12/06 23:10
Chef, Full fledged Otaku, Full time Observer.....
Registered on 2008/02/02 00:26
either one look like they just escaped from the zoo...
student
Registered on 2008/03/20 11:46
danny needs to walk around in stormtrooper outfit with one of those signs
Stigmata Martyr
Registered on 2007/04/22 12:13
i'd rather have Danny walking around with a sign saying:
"Need Money, Out of Work. Jedi's blew up Death Star. Ewoks killed my friends"
nada
Registered on 2007/11/14 02:40
college student
Registered on 2007/08/16 02:56
Non-profit org. volunteering work addict
Registered on 2006/12/31 22:48
Web Designer, Project Coordinator
Registered on 2008/04/22 03:42
At Otakon, about two years ago, they banned people from holding signs saying "will glomp for Pocky" or "Free Glomps/Hugs" because in the city of Baltimore, it could be considered prostitution.
The Pockey was going for about $5-$6 a box (small box) so people were resorting to "prostitution" to get their fix.
kosu in Northern California
Student
Registered on 2008/05/17 13:47
Network Admin
Registered on 2007/11/24 04:49
I would have to decline. I don't know them therefore I wouldn't want them hugging me. However, this does not hold true if they insanely good looking.
Student
Registered on 2008/05/20 05:18
I wouldn't hug a strange person so no thanks.
Stigmata Martyr
Registered on 2007/04/22 12:13
i've become so coldhearted and cynical of other peoples intentions that 9 times outta 10 i'd assume these two had some sort of dangerous infectious disease, or that their expert pickpockets.
Student
Registered on 2008/05/06 08:54
They both kind of look scary, but I also have a weird urge to hug them. Maybe the word "free" is just too tempting.
Anyway, they look like they need some love. ^_^
ケヴィン in Sacramento California, USA
High School student
Registered on 2007/11/13 15:04
both at once but preferally the right more, but this could be a trick.. watch their guys or something...
Software Engineer
Registered on 2007/11/06 13:37
The Free Hugs bandwagon just keeps gaining momemtum. There must have bee 1/2 a dozen out there on Sunday.
Photography
Registered on 2007/11/01 15:55
that's a good thing, right?
Registered on 2008/01/21 06:14
I think they themselves are the ones needs hugs...
Non-profit org. volunteering work addict
Registered on 2006/12/31 22:48
*Folds arms again and nods*
Student
Registered on 2007/12/06 15:31
You know what? I could use a hug... or two.
Mind Navigator
Registered on 2007/09/04 11:37
When it comes to hugs, looks don't matter. Gender doesn't even matter. Spreading happiness is a joy for the heart.
Student
Registered on 2007/06/20 01:24
AAAAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAAAAAHAHAHAHA!!!*takes a breath*HAHAHAHAAAAAHAHAHAHAAAA!!
...nah j/k, thats some true philosophical gold
Computer Science Student
Registered on 2008/05/12 13:58
Nah, I'd pick the right one ^^'
If only my city had more "free hugs", I've never seen one here o.o
宅男 Otaku/ 工程师 Engineer
Registered on 2007/06/11 14:57
free kisses anyone? ('~')
collecting figures ;)
Registered on 2008/03/20 12:43
i don't understand this. why stand with a sign - just hug anyone who comes by, since its free. (reminds me of Just for laugh gags. people seeing this might run helter skelter)
オタク by moonlight, Graphic Designer by daylight
Registered on 2007/11/08 03:37
no thanks, they're not my type.
dieting cosplaying female student
Registered on 2008/03/03 07:55
lol i love huggs xDDDD
also its better to have hug signs than randomlie hug ppl cuz... for one thing >_>; sum ppl dnt want u to randomly come up to them adn hug them i guess -_-;
thats y at anime cons i tend to ask mi favorite cosplayers and such for a hug instead of glomping them-cuz i have been glomped when i cosplayed from higurashi ;~; it was SO SO Scary-lol
like i almost fell over on mi face-i hate that. lol
but hugs are nicer :DDDD <333333
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