Free Hugs - Queen St Mall, Brisbane 18.11.06

[macca76596]

Hey guys, we are thinking of doing this tomorrow. Did the police trouble you at all we arnt sure if its... legal or frowned upon or what? =S

[behappyinlife]

@macca76596 Didn't have time to reply on time, so maybe for others. The police didn't bother us. We just got love from lots of people. If you do it for the good cheer and there's nothing commercial, you should be right.

Hug a lot, hug often!

[macca76596]

@behappyinlife Its ok, we did it today in queens street mall and got people to sign the back of our free hugs sign! SO MANY AWESOME PEOPLE IN BRISBANE =D

[behappyinlife]

@macca76596 Did you make a video? You can connect with Global Free Hugs on Facebook and share your event, BTW

[macca76596]

@behappyinlife Unfortunately no but we did manage to feature in a Grahamandfriends video :)

[CycloBrady24]

Apparantley the statistics are: 3 hugs a day to survive, 12 for happiness.

Well I barely get any, but even though I'm kinda awkward I'm always smiling when people give me hugs :)

[behappyinlife]

@CycloBrady24 I've found that when you haven't been touched for a while, your skin becomes too sensitive and touch almost makes you jump, but when you relax into it, it's wonderful. Use the law of attraction and attract hugs into your life through focus. Good luck!

[CycloBrady24]

@behappyinlife Ok, I will, and thank you :)

[neilemac]

"Only kindness matters, " I totally agree. What a marvellous statement ..."in the end."

Heaps of warm (((HUGS))) to all. Love is always ...too!! ;-)) xx

[Maluco458]

very nice!!!

[whoastepback]

This is so beautiful :)

[77thingstodo]

thats like, the greatest thing to doo: )

[studionightbird0]

I did one of these...but at an anime convention xD (then youtube took down the video)

[behappyinlife]

Have fun! People are great, so just make yourself open and available and let them come to you.

[beatles94813]

im doing a free hugs campain in brisbane city soon, any tips?

[mysticmagic4760]

Love this idea & your video! (: It made me smile. 5*

[Lampantetre]

WE LOVE HUGS !!!

[ryuson2000]

get any creepy people? lol

[behappyinlife]

Actually, we didn't. The whole thing was really warm and pleasant. Maybe the creeps were too afraid to get a hug and feel good...

[singstar6106]

haha i saw you guys!

[dannymosquito]

i was going to do that in brisbane meh might still do it kinda too k my thunder =/

[agentdark64]

ahhh, i saw one of these free huggers about a month ago. A cute asian girl on thursday, the day of the big powerball entry that was on the news. A little bit down from central station. i wish a date with her came with the free hug.

[behappyinlife]

Hi agentdark64,

If you stand around the same place and hug people, she may date you...

Cheers,

Gal

[agentdark64]

do you know which one i am referring to?

[behappyinlife]

Alas, no, but go hug people anyone. Who know what'll happen?

[Nat4Brendan]

That's awesome. :D

[just8lollies]

Watch My Vid. =] i think i know what your talking about.

[behappyinlife]

Everyone, the video ID is l99GhxcxgEk. Check it out.

just8lollies, you are a bunch of great Brisbenites, and I'm proud of you. Keep up the good work!

Gal

[just8lollies]

WOOP. go me. lol. i made this video for a school assignment. lol. A+ HERE WE COME! =P

loads of fun, thinging of doing it again. =]

[behappyinlife]

Thank you, chubba5893. Hugging is VERY cool.

[chubba5893]

thats such a cool idea!

[munnyman444]

this is so australian

[behappyinlife]

Hi munnyman444,

We live in Australia, but grew up somewhere else. Either way, we certainly hope to make hugging very Australian.

Cheers,

Gal

[munnyman444]

don't worry im Australian in fact i live in brisbane. I mean that generally australians are very friendly and a hug and a slap on the back is a very common greeting...

[behappyinlife]

I'm glad your feel this way, munnyman444. We certainly want more aussies like you!

[bedfordpk]

It really cool! I was downtown last summer and I was just at the part of the Eaton Centre on Yonge, and people were doing the same thing! How uplifting!

[azhika]

I applaud the makers of this clip.

When you are feeling down and think the world sucks, don't take drugs just watch the clip and it will give you the best high ever...

I saw a T-Shirt the other day that read:

"HUGS, NOT DRUGS!!"... says it all...

[behappyinlife]

Hi Azhika,

Thank you for your comment. In one of our other clips (I think the one from 13/Apr/07), there is a young man with exactly that shirt hugging with us.

Hugs,

Gal and Ronit

[ElisaHut]

Beautiful! What a wonderful world it would be with all these hugs!!

[75cliffe]

Hugs!!!!

[suseflooze]

fact- 3 hugs a day is healthy

[TwilightJojo]

thats B!E!a!T!I!F!U!L!

Xo

Love from Ireland!!

AUZ is awesome!!!

XX

[behappyinlife]

Absolutely! Make a sign, go to a public place and hold it up. The people passing by will do the rest...

Good luck!

[MariaDeLisboa]

BEAUTIFULLLLLLLLLLLLL

Can We do this all over de WORLD?

:-)

Kisses

And

Hugs

MariaLisboa

[behappyinlife]

It's ALREADY happening all over the world, Maria, but you can always start your own campaign. Just write a sign, stand in a public place and people will hug you for as long as you are there, and they will thank you for touching their hearts.

[MariaDeLisboa]

Do You think so?

Even in a small town in New Jersey ?

Must be wonderful

:)

Kisses

And

Bigggggg Hugs

MariaLisboa

[behappyinlife]

Sure. Try the local mall. The first few seconds are scary, until you get the first hug. After that, it's pure joy!

Hugs back,

Gal

[sherbakoff]

Keep on doing the same things, guys! Respect from Russia!

[lykeomgz1987]

That's really sweet. Too bad I wasn't there that day.

[aussierigger]

If but for a second when two strangers embrace in a hug, our World is less dark and a whole lot warmer.

[beavisf70]

One of the most stupid things I've ever seen, sorry mate but it is what I think.

[behappyinlife]

I'm not sure what you mean, but the many many people we've hugged by now think it's one of the best things that happened to them.

[MarchoArcho]

i'm so registering, guys this is just amazing.

[kaclough1970]

Beautiful. Wish you were here!! Too much ugliness in the world. Keep it up and spread the joy.

[imb4u8]

This made me cry. It's so beautiful and inspiring. I've watched many Free Hugs videos since but this was my first and the most meaningful. I even see a friend of mine doing some hugging. Thanks!

[behappyinlife]

Why not write your own little sign and spend some time holding it up somewhere? You'll get lots!

[behappyinlife]

Why not write your own little sign and spend some time holding it up somewhere? You'll get lots!

[wisdomus]

how come i dont see the free hug people anymore and am always in queen st.i live just a few minute from thre :(

[behappyinlife]

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[ausEchick]

this made me wanna cry! I live in Brisbane not too far from queen street how come I never seen anyone give away free hugs!!!!!! I want a hug lol

[behappyinlife]

You are encouraged to register on our web site. Until then, hug the people around you and you can tell them we sent you...

[rachhh69]

awh :D

i want a hug

[NSN32]

This made me sad :`(

i havent had a hug in so long wish some 1 was giving away free hugs everytime i went to queen st

[godofbeer436]

lol i gotta into the queen street mall more often...only a little train ride from salisbury :P

[behappyinlife]

We will be hugging people at 11am next Saturday (15-Dec) at Southbank near the beach. Come and join us and bring a sign and your friends!

[rohannahor1987]

are you'll still hugging! i will bring my friend for a hug! hahahah

[viperxz]

hugs from california!!

[aussie1990jaime]

there is a game i play wen we go to queen st mall... if a group of teens walks up to u n givs u a myspace tag... dont drop it... add us... share the luv!

[camster4]

lol i was there that day.. this guy went to hug me i was like AHHHHH!!!! lol

[hvizd]

Beautiful! Perfect song , too!

Hugs from Northern NY USA

[guitarheroa7x]

i love you brisbane!

[teddyshell]

heaps of people do this now

lol

[Maddisun]

I love you guys!!!

[myxchemicalxromance3]

haha cool there was some guy in there today doing that :)..he was getting abused...but i hugged him:)

[pshyeahxsamra]

That is one of the sweetest things ever.

i still can't believe i actualy teared up.

o.o

[ALIENFETUS]

I cry every time I watch this. it's so inspiring. beautiful.

[superflysonic]

That was cool to watch, great song to go with it, love the line "only kindness matters". Would have been good to see some close ups and some slow-mo. Noticed that the vast majority is under 30, is it that young people are kinder? Makes you wonder.

[behappyinlife]

Thank you for the tips and the compliments, especially since we are not under 30, but I guess we look good...

[RedEyes6]

This is so sweet... thanks for the tears, loved watching it...

[illumeinessence]

This is such a great action (:

[HouseMasterz]

5*****

What the world needs

x

[limkaiheng]

Hope we can have something like this happen in Singapore. It will be very interesting to see how the public will react.

[behappyinlife]

In Singapore, I would check with the police first, but I think you will be surprised at people's response. MRT stations might be good places, or hawker centres.

Good luck!

[apianoz]

Good job mates

[phoenixleming]

Ahh its so nice to see, makes ya feel warm inside :)wish id been there!

[forgot369password]

what's the song's name?

[behappyinlife]

The song is called "Hands" and is by Jewel. You can read the lyrics on our website. Go to behappyinlife dot com, choose "Articles" from the menu and then click "May 2005 - Shine".

Enjoy!

[forgot369password]

cheers mate./thank you very muccccccccccccccccccccccccch

[MattehAkAplaymate]

thats soo sweet me n ma mates r thinkin aboot doin wahn in fallingbostel in germany :)

[rollsrox]

Haha nice work, i saw you guys there and was going to give you a hug, but then i didnt because i was going to miss my bus :D Nice work tho

[PeaceProfit]

Walk*On

Nov. 2nd - 2008

One*Billion - Global*Citizens - One*Peace

One-Wor*d - WORLD4PEACE

CHALK4PEACE

WALK4PEACE

HUG4PEACE

Nov. 2nd - 2008

[xbitBitz]

BEAUTIFUL k3

Why wasn't I there ='(

And i love thee song.

LOVELOVELOVE

[ivebeenhit]

Brisbane IM COMING!!!!

Soon...

[soulvisionq1]

Wonderful video! Love it!! ;)

[gbm7274]

wonderful video!!!!!!!!

[Traces81]

Sometimes all you need is a hug!!! Gorgeous video

[addicited2U84]

awesome video guys! Keep up the good work.

[addicited2U84]

hey guys! that video was very moving! The song went well with it too!

[joey0028]

god bless australia, we are full of love!!

[jamesaussieguy]

This makes me proud to live in Brisy - good on you guys. The more love we can share the more simles we will see.

[darksideoverdose]

That is the most beautiful thing I have ever seen.

I wish I could have hugged you!

I have one question- where are all the emo kids?? They hang out on the mall!

[vsub]

great aussies ! hugs from Portugal

[ggoudswaard]

Hugs from Holland!!!

[hunterbear]

Awesome stuff - big hugs from New Zealand

[tktoadE]

Wonderful video! It has been added to the YouTube Free Hugs MOvement Group which has over 1240 members from around the World and many videos from China, Europe, South and North America, and of course Australia. See you there.