When did men start hugging men?

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    sconehead

    Member since 12/15/2015.

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    5 years ago 10/06/2018 2:18am EDT
    re: John Utah

    John Utah wrote:

    Joe Schmoe wrote:

    This makes no sense. It isn't the norm for men to find physical contact off-putting; quite a lot of countries are huggers or cheek-kissers.

    American men are so scared of everything it's hilarious.

    That might tell you something about male humans in those other countries. Like I said, men shake hands with each other.

    OR, when everyone else from very different cultures converges on the norm of hugging, maybe you're the weirdo John.

    Did you also realize that the most traditional of American men - Southerners - are more likely to give you a hug? That's been my experience. The Brojos are probably hugging it out right now.

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    Barakus Obama

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    5 years ago 10/06/2018 2:19am EDT
    re: Flagpole

    Flagpole wrote:

    Oh well, I knew most of the comments would go that way.

    Just means none of you know how and when and why...well, except for the one dude with the exact date; at least he knows when.

    Of course you knew, you wrote your comment in a way that would make people think you disliked the hugging. Its easy to read as a typical grumpy old man complaining about something.

    You could've easily written it in a way that wouldn't be misunderstood. You love the drama.

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    Barakus Obama

    Member since 03/01/2012.

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    5 years ago 10/06/2018 2:29am EDT
    re: Flagpole

    Flagpole wrote:

    Confuzzled wrote:

    I have seen you post for years and have come up with one conclusion. You have no idea how you come off to other people. You think you are this awesome person and try to show everyone how great your life is and how wonderful you are. You are absolutely clueless.

    When everyone hates you and disagrees with what you are saying, chances are its not all the other people who have the issues. Just some food for thought.

    Weird thing to say to a guy who was asking for information from people here.

    But hey, if you are someone who hates other people, then I feel sorry for you. I don't hate anyone...too much energy is spent hating people. I learned that a long time ago. Maybe you should look into that.

    You're not able to look at yourself from the outside. 50+ is not to late to change.

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    portsea57

    Member since 02/25/2017.

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    5 years ago 10/06/2018 5:32am EDT
    re: Barakus Obama

    I don't know if this has been mentioned, but a friend of mine has a theory that in the - not so distant - past, when killer infectious diseases were very prevalent, close contact, like hugging, might have been considered a serious health risk.

  • Art Vandelay the fake one

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    5 years ago 10/29/2018 5:00pm EDT
    re: Flagpole

    Flagpole wrote:

    I'm one of the most socially liberal people here, but just as a general societal question here in the US...

    ,,,when did all this hugging to greet each other start?

    Johnny Carson used to greet male guests with a handshake, and any hugging of a male was done for comedic effect.

    Jimmy Fallon practically puts on the clothes of his male guests, he hugs them so much...but it's not just him...it's seemingly everyone.

    So, what started this? Black dudes doing it first and the rest followed because they set the "cool" culture here in the US?

    I honestly have no idea and am looking for answers.

    I'm serious, rojo. I want Flagpole banned for life for this post. It crosses every line of decency there is.

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