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I pass by hundreds of people everyday on my way to work in Chicago. Most people walk with purpose and speed – they’re most likely on their way to work or they have somewhere important to be. Some people hold up cardboard signs with sentences like, “Please feed me. I’m hungry.” Others play instruments on the street – accordion, saxophone, drums. This past Friday, a particular person caught my interest. He was holding a sign that said “Free Hugs” and was offering free hugs to the crowds walking in the street. When questioned why he was doing it, he replied with a smile, “I don’t know, I just felt like it”. I asked if I could take his picture and he said, “Of course, but only after I get a hug”. People like him make me happy.
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Yes, this was definitely yesterday. Can’t believe it snowed today!
mmmmm, I love free hugs!
great photo!
Probably inspired by the free hugs campaign: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=vr3x_RRJdd4
It’s been around for quite a while. I love seeing the occasional free hugger in the crowd. 
Glad to see they’re still around, it’s been a while since I saw one.
I love it! But I think I would be afraid to do what he did. I am not very comfortable hugging a stranger.
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I did not realize you lived in Chicago.
Clearly this guy was out yesterday…not today. UGH!