The who's going to hug Hal thread

[NoZed Avenger]

Speaking as a non-hugger, I'd have to say: please don't hug if they really don't want a hug.

That kind of greeting from people I don't know makes me uncomfortable. If no one knows my preference, then I feel that I must grit my teeth and bear it with good grace. But I don't voluntarily put myself into those situations.

Of course, many people have pointed out that with my looks, I should be grateful anyone gets within earshot, much less arm's length, but that isn't the point.

 

[hal bidlack]

amen, brother. I *hate* it when people try to hug me, especially when I don't really know them. That's been happening quite a lot lately, and I just smile and secretly clench my teeth till it's over.

 

[SkepticScott]

Hugging someone that doesn't want to be hugged is definitely "nyet kultuni" (sp?).

 

[UnrepentantSinner]

amen, brother. I *hate* it when people try to hug me, especially when I don't really know them. That's been happening quite a lot lately, and I just smile and secretly clench my teeth till it's over.

Awww. Sounds like you need a hug...

 

[renata]

Hugging someone that doesn't want to be hugged is definitely "nyet kultuni" (sp?).

LOL!
Ne kulturni

Yes, Americans are very huggy. Russians are supposed to be also, but I am from the North, so I am not a hugger. In the beginning I was rather unpleasantly surprised when Americans started hugging me left and right. Strange thing was that people of authority did it- teachers, bosses- very strange. The most awkward thing is when they go in for a hug, and you don't want to, but then you realize it is rude, so you go and lean in, and they already leaned back, and you are suspended mid-lean....Ick! The problem is that it is very hard to tell people you don't want to be hugged, one gets a reputation of being cold, icy.

The best thing in an introduction is a handshake. Smile. The end.

Hugs are for family, friends, warm females (Hi Luciana! ) or drunks. Of course by the end of TAM I will like everyone so much I will be hugging all indiscriminately, most likely.

 

[UnrepentantSinner]

One thought on hugs, in light of some hugs I got from an old female friend of mine. Be careful with the pelvic tilt. It's very powerful.

 

[Jeff Corey]

LOL!
Ne kulturni

Horrorshow Russki slovos!
That means "not cultured or low class ", n'est pas?
Actually, New Englanders don't hug all that much. Exceptions include more recent European immigrants and French Canadians :}

 

[Girl 6]

{sigh}

I'm hugging ALL of you... Get over it!

G6

 

[Chanileslie]

{sigh}

I'm hugging ALL of you... Get over it!

G6

That is fine with me. I like being hugged, but the cheek kiss usually disconcerts me. Especially if it is a big wet one!! I ran into my former assistant recently and he gave me a big hug and a big sloppy kiss on the cheek. I was stunned! I have not been around many people who kiss upon meeting unless they are intimately related.

 

[SkepticScott]

{sigh}

I'm hugging ALL of you... Get over it!

G6

OK, Girl 6, I'll accept a hug.

But just from you.

Err, from just you and MoeFaux.

Wait a second. You, MoeFaux and Renata.

I'd better make that you, MoeFaux, Renata and Linda.

You, MoeFaux, Renata, Linda, Luciana, kittynh, and trish, and Lisa, and ... *

OK, OK, I concede. You're worn me down. I'll accept hugs from any women at TAM2.

Men get firm handshakes. Only.

* The order of names listed should not be construed to indicate preference, nor should the omission of a name be construed as dislike. I just typed names as I thought of them for the purposes of the joke.
The above statement is to be known as the "Scott attempts to avoid the wrath of the skepchicks" statement.

 

[hal bidlack]

clearly I'll need to wear my barbed wire vest, and stand on a platform surrounded by a moat, with sharks with laser beams on their friggkin heads. Or sea bass, ether works.

 

[Girl 6]

clearly I'll need to wear my barbed wire vest, and stand on a platform surrounded by a moat, with sharks with laser beams on their friggkin heads. Or sea bass, ether works.

Clearly, you have NO idea that I fight dirty...

Give it up, Hal... I'm hugging you. Just give in to the "dark side".



G6

 

[MoeFaux]

Don't worry, Hal, I'll fight her off for you.
When she goes into hug me, I'll latch on and wrestle her to the ground and you can make your escape.
And I can make some extra money from that scene on the side.

 

[hal bidlack]

well, just in case she breaks through, remember, I look like this...

 

[MoeFaux]

But he's so huggable!!!






You aren't fooling anyone, sir. We all know what you look like. Because not very many men wear a full wig.

 

[Girl 6]

Don't worry, Hal, I'll fight her off for you.
When she goes into hug me, I'll latch on and wrestle her to the ground and you can make your escape.
And I can make some extra money from that scene on the side.

Gotta admit that the girl is good...

I'm willing to split the proceeds with you, MoeFaux! Of course, it's all for the JREF cause.

G6

 

[kittynh]

Hal, anyone remember Donna Rice and Gary Hart? (no, kitty and that's because you are OLD!)

well, I'm wondering if we'll make headlines with the G6/Moe fight, or is that just too ho hum for Vegas?

 

[Girl 6]

Hal, anyone remember Donna Rice and Gary Hart? (no, kitty and that's because you are OLD!)

well, I'm wondering if we'll make headlines with the G6/Moe fight, or is that just too ho hum for Vegas?

It won't be a fight! It will be a show!

G6

 

[AtheistArchon]

- [Beavis] Fight! Fight! Fight! Raaaaa!! [/Beavis]