In which a chimpanzee is shown reacting to sleight-of-hand on a Japanese television show. [SLYT. Overuse of sound effects.]
posted by Liver on Aug 24, 2009 - 104 comments

Everyone needs a hug, and some people charge. (SLYT)
posted by P.o.B. on Apr 30, 2009 - 25 comments

With Mother's Day fast approaching, you may want to consider a gift of Orchidaceae. Orchids belong to the most diverse family of plants known to man. There are over 880 genera, 28,000 species and well over 300,000 registered cultivars currently documented. First, choose one you would like to cultivate. Then, learn how to buy your first orchid. Finally get the scoop on growing them yourself. Mom will give you a hug, 'cause everyone needs a hug.
posted by netbros on May 8, 2008 - 18 comments

Christian the pet lion [yt] sees his former owners after being released in the wild. He was quite the sophisticated cat in his domestic days. Here is another video from prior to his liberation. [via reddit]
posted by frecklefaerie on Aug 10, 2007 - 46 comments

Gunman bursts into party, tastes cheese and wine, gets hug, then leaves.
posted by Alex404 on Jul 13, 2007 - 56 comments

Free hugs in New York City inspire free hugs in Sydney inspire free hugs in Philadelphia (Warning: Two YouTube links).
posted by Blazecock Pileon on Oct 26, 2006 - 34 comments

Need to get something off your chest? Group hug!
posted by Tlogmer on Jan 19, 2004 - 2 comments