I remember all the media articles in the 70s talking about how Americans suffered from “skin hunger” because we didn’t hug or touch each other enough. Hugging became fashionable. Fast forward 30 years and a Spanish couple I know who were going to work as elementary teachers for a year in the US were told repeatedly that they could only tap students on the shoulder. All other physical contact was open to litigation and therefore forbidden. Even grabbing their arm to keep them from falling etc was suspect.
Hugs would help; but in most cases people would start swinging if they got that close. Welcoming folks outside our church yesterday, I witnessed a pointless dispute. Two drivers met on a narrow street, one in the middle of the road, blocking it completely. They came to a stop almost bumper to bumper, so manoeuvring was impossible. After several minutes staring at each other, lady A got out and walked to the other car, explaining that she was only about 20 feet from her driveway, so that lady B would only have to back up a single car length to resolve the dispute. Several more minutes passed before we (a crowd had gathered by this time, even though the choir was starting) finally saw the back-up lights on lady B’s car. After another minute or two of stop-and-go, lady B managed to reverse that 20 feet.
BasilBruce about 6 hours ago
It’s better than the time Pig thought we could hula our way out.
sirbadger about 6 hours ago
If I was dictator of the world, I could fix democracy.
GeorgeInAZ about 6 hours ago
Pig is Harris!
syzygy47 about 6 hours ago
L’il Donny’s BFFs with a bunch of world leaders who want to hug us with nuclear arms
Keno21 about 6 hours ago
‘Trump hysteria’ has become a medically recognized mental illness. ^%#&ing ENOUGH already!
lavender headgear about 6 hours ago
Pig gets called to Human Resources for a little chat.
orinoco womble about 5 hours ago
I remember all the media articles in the 70s talking about how Americans suffered from “skin hunger” because we didn’t hug or touch each other enough. Hugging became fashionable. Fast forward 30 years and a Spanish couple I know who were going to work as elementary teachers for a year in the US were told repeatedly that they could only tap students on the shoulder. All other physical contact was open to litigation and therefore forbidden. Even grabbing their arm to keep them from falling etc was suspect.
some idiot from R'lyeh Premium Member about 4 hours ago
He’s doing something at least. Good for him.
smartty cat about 3 hours ago
Kick in the shins is the GOP mantra.
drneil Premium Member about 3 hours ago
It’s a start…
Croc Holliday about 3 hours ago
No touchy!
iggyman about 3 hours ago
If only that would work, Pig!
juicebruce about 2 hours ago
Pig Hugs VS Hammy Hugs … You be the Judge ;-)
John Smith about 1 hour ago
Just might work. “Ok ladies, the line starts here and clothing is prohibited.”
happyinvenice23 about 1 hour ago
Live free, vote H
Gent 14 minutes ago
You sure you is wants a bear hug Pig?
Geophyzz 10 minutes ago
Hugs would help; but in most cases people would start swinging if they got that close. Welcoming folks outside our church yesterday, I witnessed a pointless dispute. Two drivers met on a narrow street, one in the middle of the road, blocking it completely. They came to a stop almost bumper to bumper, so manoeuvring was impossible. After several minutes staring at each other, lady A got out and walked to the other car, explaining that she was only about 20 feet from her driveway, so that lady B would only have to back up a single car length to resolve the dispute. Several more minutes passed before we (a crowd had gathered by this time, even though the choir was starting) finally saw the back-up lights on lady B’s car. After another minute or two of stop-and-go, lady B managed to reverse that 20 feet.