[...]three West Philadelphia women were spreading a little sisterly love in a city where, with the growing violence problem, it seems love is lacking. They were encouraging people to slow down rather than hurry by, to connect with a stranger rather than ignore one. They were offering “free hugs” for about two hours yesterday, and hundreds of people took them up on their offer.

“All the people who don’t usually look at me are hugging me,” said Elder, 29. “We’ve had so many hugs. I don’t want to stop.”

They totally stole our idea, but instead of hugs, we were gonna try and give out huffs of spray adhesive. I guess hugs are better. Sort of.
Inky: What’s Huggin’ You?

This entry was posted on Wednesday, October 25th, 2006 at 1:31 pm.