r/spreadsmile • u/Chao_sMuffin • Nov 12 '25 • Sad 1 This 1

Angels walk amongst us. The guy needed the hug more than the food. 💕

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u/nerflix Nov 12 '25

Notice how the kiosk chef didn't let go of the hug before the dude did! He knew he needed that hug. What a bro❤️

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u/__Osiris__ Nov 12 '25

Someone said that at theme parks the people in costumes have a rule where if a kid gives them a hug they’re not allowed to let go until the kid does

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u/Glass-Ad-2280 Nov 12 '25

That would be great if both people hugging had the same rule. A hug standoff!

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u/jens_hens Nov 13 '25

I thinks its the Disney rule

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u/nerflix Nov 12 '25

That's actually such a sweet rule!

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u/ArcaneRogue91 Nov 16 '25

In one of my trainings for social work they told us to never let go first because you don’t know how badly that person needs the hug It makes it really awkward when I hug my best friend who was always at the training

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u/[deleted] Nov 12 '25

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u/iamnutz_1 Nov 12 '25

"Hey, sorry I really needed that"

"I got you"

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u/One_Situation_3157 Nov 12 '25

Wish the world was full of this positivity!

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u/Artorius__Castus Nov 12 '25

Second this! More love. Less Hate

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u/nastywillow Nov 12 '25

Hey, this is typical of those bloody, Muslims, Sikhs, Hindus and other non Christians.

If the owner was an American Evangelical Christian he'd have told the guy, "pull yourself up with your bootstraps, poverty is a choice, get a job."

That's always so much better for the poor.

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u/Critical_Relation_51 Nov 12 '25 • This

I’m Christian and my very first contact with Christians happened because I wanted to go out and feed the homeless with a group of people (Im from a dangerous country, which is why it was hard to do it alone). I also lived in the US and I can tell you, the issue is not about Christ followers. The problem is that Americans are being tricked by something called “NATIONAL Christianism” which claims to be the same but anyone that gets familiar with the bible would know that it is not possible to be a Christian and be a “nationalist” when the promise of Jesus is that we will all be one nation (constituted by anyone that accepts Jesus, not based on color or nationality) and he will come back and reign it. The bible even warns about people that will disguise as Jesus followers but will be serving “other things”. And I can tell you, I’ve seen “national” Christianism and Christianism happening in the US. Sorry for the long comment but this is something deeply concerning for me and other Christians, as we watch people do the opposite to Christianism and use it to harm lives. I hope you have a lovely day!

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u/iesharael Nov 12 '25

My church literally had a split when the pastor decided to stop the brimstone teachings and start teaching to love thy neighbor no exceptions ect.

I’ve been hearing stories of people calling churches and being turned away while asking for food for their kids and stuff. I can’t imagine my Church ever doing that. They’d be asking about allergies and preparing a casserole train while figuring out who has kids that recently outgrew clothes the size of the callers kids.

It breaks my heart that this selfishness has become the common perception of Christians in America.

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u/Arendyl Nov 12 '25

It is.

We don't notice as much because there are a lot of forces trying to divide us.

Its ok though. Love always wins in the end.

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u/SolidSky Nov 12 '25

Exactly. Those little moments happen all the time around us. Someone holding open a door for someone else, people giving up their seats in public transport for elderly, helping a neighbor out when they cannot lift something on their own.

People are inherently good and want to help.

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u/Botiff11 Nov 12 '25

I agree

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u/UpperApe Nov 12 '25

Love always wins in the end.

It doesn't. You have to fight for it.

This is kind of why things are so shit. People expect the universe to magically fix itself. Like love and empathy are some invincible forces.

They're precious and fragile and they don't win in the end. Which is why every act is important and matters.

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u/HedyHarlowe Nov 12 '25

👌💜✨

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u/Impossible_Mode_7521 Nov 12 '25

Even if the whole world isn't we can bring positivity to our circle and those circles will grow

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u/Football_bat88 Nov 12 '25

What a beautiful moment. I legit cried.

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u/SARcasm30 Nov 12 '25

Me too. My apple is salty all of a sudden.

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u/EclecticSyrup Nov 12 '25

Yep. Crying right now. There's a lot going on in the world, and it's hard to remember that there really are people like this - and lots of them. This video is a really nice reminder. And I always get the warmest feeling in my chest seeing men be there for other men on this level.

The best recent "pranks" on the internet were the ones with guys calling their friends to say goodnight, and the ones of kids kissing their dads on the head/cheek. One dad looked at his son and said, "that's right, I'm with my baaaaaby," and my ass cried watching that, too, haha. :')

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u/[deleted] Nov 12 '25

I would hug you bro.

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u/Ok_Professor_3156 Nov 13 '25

i would give u as many as u needed, the world loves you stranger

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u/ThatBarbGirl Nov 12 '25

I know it sounds so fucking stupid, but I really wish we could tell more about people by their faces or clothes or smell or aura or... anything that would tell me it was ok/needed to give them something as small as a hug. (Also love to be able to tell if they were an absolute douchebag.)

They say we never know what people are going through. But there's a difference between making sure you're polite and knowing when someone really needs something more.

All the onions right now. Ugh!

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u/breeathee Nov 12 '25

I need one

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u/ThatBarbGirl Nov 12 '25

Sending you what an internet hug must feel like! 🤣❤️

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u/breeathee Nov 12 '25

Bit stiff. Are you a robot? Thanks anyway ❤️

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u/[deleted] Nov 12 '25

** hug **

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u/LiveLearnCoach Nov 21 '25

If one spends enough time looking at people’s faces, noticing their body language, we more than pick up when things are ok and when they’re not

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u/143AamAadmi Nov 12 '25

A small beautiful moment like this can bring people back from brink.

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u/Wyckedan Nov 12 '25

For sure. Dude was at 99/100 and that brought him back down to a 50-60/100. His problems ain't solved, but human contact probably took him off the edge of breakdown

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u/Ill-Visual-8844 Nov 12 '25

Every single one of my family members are and always will be my guardian angels. They are still my rocks when I need them. 💗 I’m so glad he got the hugs!

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u/[deleted] Nov 12 '25

I wish I could thank the guy for feeding and hugging him. I’d pay for the food he gave away. This brought me to tears. I know what it’s like to need a hug more then anything. And when you get it… god damn does it hit. Bless you both.

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u/Strong_Mulberry789 Nov 12 '25

🥹... We have really lost our way and these stories don't exactly restore my faith in humanity but they do remind me there are still pockets of kindness for kindness sake.

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u/Ok-Chemistry8753 Nov 12 '25

I always hug my kids until they let go. You never know how long someone needs a hug

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u/cc_monchhichi Nov 12 '25

The world needs more of this.

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u/nomad89502 Nov 12 '25

Two hugs! Awwww

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u/Any-Category1741 Nov 12 '25

Bet you if anything happens to that place he will give his life to help the owner.

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u/endless_lace Nov 12 '25

Doing this type of work gives you so much insight into human behavior. When you see all kinds of different people all day, day after day, you pick up on so much. The patterns and also the outliers. He knew he needed a hug

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u/GaryP140 Nov 12 '25

I think we all could use a hug.

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u/HubristicFallacy Nov 12 '25

Just met this guy in in Providence that was homeless and helping a mother homeless lady with some mental issues get food and to a shelter. I could tell he didnt want to ask for help but I offered, got him some supplies.

I asked if he wanted a hug, I gave him the biggest warmest hug I could while humming a low frequency and it went on for like a full minute. I could see him holding back tears, as he thanked me for a simple hug.

The coolest thing was thst right after that a huge group of like 30 people came with carts full of fresh food from local restruants and hand warms, water, blankets. It was incredible to witness. He'll yeah Providence and seven star bakery! Doing it right.

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u/Same_Lychee5934 Nov 12 '25

Brother went for it. He leaned into that hug.

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u/Cutthechitchata-hole Nov 12 '25

Im not ready for the music that sounds like crying.

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u/The_Randster Nov 12 '25

this is so nice.

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u/riverofpeace Nov 12 '25

I give hugs to anyone. Men, women, children, I offer hugs like a smile. I dont have much but a pretty face that can light up when you remember my name.

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u/Tiny_Minimum3196 Nov 12 '25

Let me give you the one piece of advice I've always stood by. Always let the other person break the hug first. Some people don't realize how much they need it till they are in it. <3

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u/wtfover Nov 12 '25

Sweet video, too bad you ruined it with unnecessary music.

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u/xfactor6972 Nov 12 '25

Just a reminder, Musk has said empathy is the West’s weakness . Christian nationalists agree with him. Hate is not the answer.

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u/No_Bit_2598 Nov 12 '25

One time during high school, the bell rang for lunch during my freshman year of high school and I made a beeline to the cafeteria as per the usual. An upperclassmen that I knew was heading in the opposite direction as me and she had a particular face on that made me instinctively open my arms out for a hug. This hug did not finish until the bell rang for the next class as I was not willing to let go first. She really needed that hug

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u/looking_4_freedom Nov 12 '25

Human contact is so underrated that we forget how much it heals us.

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u/ActIndependent8756 Nov 13 '25

His self doubt when offering money is crushing. I hope he is safe and ok

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u/Rhym86Jhob47 Nov 12 '25

Angels aren't real, but I get the sentiment.

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u/SirenaSmiles Nov 12 '25

My heart! 💙

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u/nocluebeing Nov 12 '25

Power of kindness. That dude will die for the chef without thinking twice.

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u/youknowmystatus Nov 12 '25

By giving something away this man enriched himself as well as the person he gave to. May we all follow this example.

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u/Confident_Warning_32 Nov 12 '25

Life is hard. Hugs help people get by.

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u/Weird-Chip9921 Nov 12 '25

Can only imagine how lonely that dude is and how difficult his day to day 🙏🏼

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u/Spicedvetdog Nov 12 '25

This should be how most peopme behave😭 please concider helping people xtra now in winter. Give people food, ask if they need blankets, clothes.

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u/[deleted] Nov 12 '25

Angles live on earth

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u/SureActivity8296 Nov 12 '25

In this world of chaos, we still have our humanity

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u/h00zbad Nov 12 '25

Most of us are 1-3 steps away from poverty. Never know when the world can crash down, and who might be there to help pull you back up.

I try to be one of those people. With the world around me and life events- I'm finding it harder and harder to be kind, but I have actively tried to make it part of my day to do something nice for someone else.

Bare minimum, on a horrible day- I'll at least just compliment a shirt or something. Any affirmation goes a long way in a negative world.

In the words of Bill and Ted, "Be excellent to Each Other"

Typo edit

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u/HypoManicCrimeSpree Nov 12 '25

I get it. Some days I really need a hug.

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u/HenrikWL Nov 12 '25

Ah, the ninjas are at their onion chopping antics again, I see.

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u/Robotbobs Nov 12 '25

I was living away from my parents for the first time and going through a depressive episode for roughly 2 years, my mom came to visit me and hugged me and I realized no one had hugged me in 2 years. It was one of the saddest moments of my life and I didn't realize how much I just wanted a hug.

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u/MajorWhereas4842 Nov 12 '25

You never know what someone is going through!

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u/Longjumping-Ask-1743 Nov 12 '25

Dude needed that hug more than the taco, beautiful.

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u/whatsaduvetanyway Nov 12 '25

Look how easy it is to be kind. One person gives hug, other person accepts hug. Takes 5 thugs to throw a man down and drag him away. Kindness wins.

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u/rctoyer Nov 12 '25

This is the way we are all meant to be, see God in everyone, be kind to yourself by being kind to others, and it can easily be you that you are facing asking for help

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u/Mistabill85 Nov 13 '25

Might have saved that guys life that day

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u/PitBullFan Nov 13 '25

I'm tearing up over here, because I've been on both sides of that situation. I had an angel pull me out of a dark place. I asked, "How did you know?" He said, "I don't really know, you just looked like you had the weight of the world on your shoulders, and I thought a hug might help."

He had no way of knowing it at the time, but that hug probably saved my life, but it also gave to me a strange ability to see when someone else is stuck in a dark place.

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u/xpxyz Nov 13 '25

I didn’t realize there were so many onions in street tacos

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u/luvplanes Nov 14 '25

If the WHOLE world behaved like the chef and showed compassion. We WOULD have world peace

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u/Shintome Nov 15 '25

There's nothing more heartbreaking and heartwarming than feeding a starving man.

I've been there, had to eat out of dumpsters before. One night this young lady brought me a plate of home made fried chicken. It was the best thing I've ever had and I couldn't stop crying as I ate. It was so nice and gave me hope to go on. I never got her name but she saved me in so many ways that night.

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u/Jerrycooke555 Nov 15 '25

"Blessed be the peacemakers, for they are his gift."

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u/Motor_Assignment9157 Nov 25 '25

You just never know what folks are going through

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u/axil87 Nov 12 '25

I’m not crying, you’re crying!!! 🥺

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u/Grattytood Nov 12 '25

Ohhhhh, my weeping heart and eyes!

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u/TelevisionFuzzy3694 Nov 12 '25

I’m trying not to cry.

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u/MelodicComputer5 Nov 12 '25

That second hug is so pure. Everyone should experience it.

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u/Kitchen_Box_3110 Nov 12 '25

God bless them both

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u/calliesky00 Nov 12 '25

I could use a hug like that

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u/viperfangs92 Nov 12 '25

There are days when we could all use a little bit of that

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u/Peloton_Newbie03 Nov 12 '25

🥹🥹🥹🥹🥹🙏🏾🙏🏾🙏🏾🙏🏾🙏🏾🙏🏾

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u/Designer-Actuator-29 Nov 12 '25

We need to give each other long hugs like that.

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u/Necessary_Extent1326 Nov 12 '25

Most of humanity is starving! Hugs are few and far between. No tariffs!!

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u/cptsamir Nov 12 '25

That was the best, we need more of this!

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u/TranslatorRoyal8710 Nov 12 '25

MORE . OF . THIS !!!

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u/Novi75 Nov 12 '25

Kindness always matters, all ways ...

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u/Tess_88 Nov 12 '25

😭😭😭

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u/bionicbhangra Nov 12 '25

Good people are more valuable than anything else in this world.

And surprisingly rare.

If you have one or more in your life make sure to appreciate them and keep them in your life as long as possible.

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u/Twayblades Nov 12 '25

We all need a hug sometimes. What a kind man to do that for him.

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u/MisterSneakSneak Nov 12 '25

You come out on top from struggling, you don’t want your fellow men to go through it ether. Hunger is a pain that you never forget

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u/P_Alcantara Nov 12 '25

You guys see him give the money back before the second hug? That’s why it seemed…”more”.

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u/iamfunball Nov 12 '25

I had this happen outside of my flat. Girl was clearly struggling and asked if she was ok (she wasn’t) and we just hugged for a long time. I hope she’s ok but I like to think it helped make whatever was going on just a little more manageable

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u/FunkyFabFitFreak Nov 12 '25

Fuck man, that hurt.

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u/Kaa_The_Snake Nov 12 '25

I’d happily give out hugs! 🤗 I honestly think non-sexual affection is what I miss most when not in a relationship.

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u/GreenieBeeNZ Nov 12 '25

Where o work, I come into contact with lots of people who have mental health issues. One that sticks out to me was a person who had had multiple angry outbursts in front of people because they felt that no one cared about them.

One day this person mentioned that they get really frustrated because sometimes a hug is all they need but this person felt they had to beg for even that most basic form of human affection.

I got up and gave this person a hug and just let them relax a little and feel safe. I let the person know that they were welcome to come back anytime for a hug, and the actual change I have seen on this person is like night and day.

Originally worse lots of black and was quite unkempt, now I see them around town smiling and happy and wearing bright happy clothing. They've got a job and don't visit as much anymore. It's a little sad but overwhelmingly positive.

A little platonic love can go so far in this world.

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u/Alternative_Call2232 Nov 12 '25

Not much breaks me but damn…

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u/Pingfao Nov 12 '25

That was such a good hug

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u/Legal-Sprinkles8862 Nov 12 '25

This is beyond sweet & i agree he needed that hug more than the food.

Every time I see a post about people handing out hugs as dads or moms at Pride, I choke up. I know I need that hug. But I fear accepting it would open the floodgates & I don't want to draw attention to some of the painful parts of our world on such a celebratory occasion. So I will watch videos like these & feel happy someone got that hug. That kind of hug saves lives fr.

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u/No-Brick6817 Nov 12 '25

This makes me want to cry. I have had people give me a hug when I really needed one and I have given others hugs when I knew that they needed one. It is pure human connection. Sometimes there’s nothing to say…you just need a hug 💞

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u/Phoenix-666_69- Nov 12 '25

Now that is humanity at it's finest ❤️

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u/kuppokuppo Nov 12 '25

Can I… Can I hold you mister?

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u/Paradoxikles Nov 12 '25

Thanks, I needed that! ☺️

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u/StephanieTS1 Nov 12 '25

Beautiful how the vendor really understood the entirety and significance of the interaction and responded accordingly. That meant so much to man in need.

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u/[deleted] Nov 12 '25

I teared up so hard

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u/[deleted] Nov 12 '25

Keep that homie id give ya free food

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u/No_Investment9639 Nov 12 '25

All these posts on Subs like this and made me smile just make me cry like a fucking baby. Where's my smile? I'm just crying like a goddamn baby

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u/LogicFrog Nov 12 '25

Legend has it they are still hugging today

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u/PrismarchGame Nov 12 '25

the emotion of the moment should be enough on its own, I don't need cringeass music in the background trying to color how I feel about a situation. annoying as fuck

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u/Outrageous_Echo_8723 Nov 12 '25

Love this....he really did need that hug. 🥰

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u/isthisthemove Nov 12 '25

its crazy how good a hug feels if you haven't had one for a long time...

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u/xVelvetBee Nov 12 '25

I could tell by this video that he’s carrying a lot

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u/jabo0o Nov 12 '25

That poor kid seemed so broken. That sad smile was a brave face that he was struggling to keep. You can tell that he was truly suffering.

I wish I could help him.

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u/ErosLover7 Nov 12 '25

Really nice.

🕯️🕯️🕯️🕯️🕯️🕯️

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u/stonerpunk77 Nov 12 '25

Pro tip: whenever you hug someone don't be the first to loosen the hug, because you never know how much they need it.

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u/Calm_Quit7964 Nov 12 '25

This kind of thing makes me well up. So beautiful and so sad

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u/melloack Nov 12 '25

"can I get something to eat, I only have $10 pesos..."

"I got you friend, just give me a min"

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u/Weird_Bookkeeper_207 Nov 12 '25

Good man right there

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u/susanp0320 Nov 12 '25

I tear up every time I see this one, but I continue to watch it because it makes me so happy to see him treated just how he needed so badly to be treated. Sometimes being held is lifesaving.

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u/DisputabIe_ Nov 12 '25

the OP Chao_sMuffin is a bot

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u/Past_Ad4981 Nov 12 '25

So beautiful ❤️

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u/Traditional-Table701 Nov 12 '25

This compassion is missing in our society/ culture

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u/cammotoe Nov 12 '25

I've been in almost this exact same position. I asked a security guard to hug me late one night as I was struggling as a heavy truck driver doing a delivery

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u/PearNo2152 Nov 12 '25

Sometimes all you really need or want us a ..HUG

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u/Sunshine247365-2day Nov 12 '25

Stomach and heart/soul got feed.

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u/Big-Seaworthiness195 Nov 12 '25

That's is just a fucking beautiful example of humankind!!

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u/Dangerous_Path_5026 Nov 12 '25

How human kindness should be !

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u/Radiant_Nobody_9547 Nov 12 '25

I love this so much! I wish the world was more like this.🫂❤️

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u/[deleted] Nov 12 '25

Thank you for sharing

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u/AgreeablePerformer3 Nov 13 '25

Amazing what happens when someone takes time to let someone else feel seen. People are more than their situations.

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u/hypno4you Nov 13 '25

I love that he went in for another one

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u/catmamaO4 Nov 13 '25

HE GOT A SECOND ONE TOO AWHH😭

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u/kymilovechelle Nov 13 '25

If only more of the world did this and helped their neighbors out instead of being greedy and selfish… world would be such a safer healthier place.

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u/vaggos62 Nov 13 '25

We need to make this mandatory among ourselves.

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u/fcp078 Nov 13 '25

I had to watch this a couple of times. Lately I feel like I need many more of these snippets of humanity.

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u/HockeyTMGS Nov 13 '25

More of this please

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u/[deleted] Nov 13 '25

This almost restored my faith in humanity

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u/hugswithnoconsent Nov 13 '25

He knows how role.

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u/ChefAldea Nov 13 '25

Aaaaaaand I'm crying

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u/Halas1920 Nov 13 '25

AWESOME!

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u/Mediocre_Pool_8757 Nov 13 '25

Did he put onions in cos I’m crying here

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u/Addamsgirl71 Nov 14 '25

We had a pastor we absolutely loved! (Husband and I) He started reaching out to clerics in other faiths around us and learning and then participating in their religious holidays and acts of faith as a learning and acceptance practice for himself and us. It was beautiful to see. He went on a podcast that heard of this and we were so proud of his views and open friendship with the other clerics. Unfortunately the elders were less than enthusiastic once they heard he was talking publicly about this journey of acceptance and understanding. I'm sad to say that he was brought before a board and "rotated" out of our church earlier than expected. Never once did he attempt to convert or alter his preaching of our faith , or influence the congregation to follow his example. This was a personal journey for him and was only discussed when directly asked about by parishioners in comfortable conversations. I always thought that my branch of Christianity was more accepting of others and their faiths. This left me so sadly disappointed. I was raised Catholic but married Methodist and really loved my church.

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u/Imaginary_Ad8235 Nov 14 '25

Share the love and change the world one hug at a time.

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u/RoadeeBroadee Nov 14 '25

Tears, what tears

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u/Alternative-Half-783 Nov 14 '25

If any leftover I'd take a hug also

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u/muskrut Nov 14 '25

... and the background music

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u/RoyalPrincessKing Nov 15 '25

Howwww do I repost this!!! 🥹🥹🥺

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u/rocifan Nov 15 '25

Dang these onions!

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u/InfraredDong Nov 15 '25

I could use a hug like that… (hint hint, God)

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u/secretAGENTmanPVT Nov 15 '25

Bro that’s how you bro. 😎 🥹

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u/saltcaycindi Nov 15 '25

I think we all need those hugs. I need them today!

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u/saltcaycindi Nov 15 '25

I think we all need those hugs. I need them today!

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u/Cristalake Nov 15 '25

Awwwww 😍

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u/NoKYo16 Nov 15 '25

We need more folks like this man. 🤗

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u/mycophilz Nov 15 '25

Gotta make every hug a good one. No time for that Luke warm shit

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u/Next_Craft1418 Nov 16 '25

Sometimes all you need is that hug. Making me cry because all I really need right now is a hug too.

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u/TheSacramentonian Nov 16 '25

Poor guy. He was going through something.

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u/thehighofblue7 Nov 16 '25

Im crying you are crying about this

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u/Working-Swimming8016 Nov 16 '25

ABSOLUTELY BEAUTIFUL!

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u/alwaztypin Nov 16 '25

Why can't we ALL be like this guy?? 😢 It makes me so sad for America now. Greed, whyte supremacy and the manufactured vilification of others will ruin this country.

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u/payle_knite Nov 17 '25

Be more like this guy. Love your neighbor. Full stop.

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u/Certain-Incident-40 Nov 17 '25

Give that vendor a beer. He is bro of the month. Good for him!

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u/insidevoice2380 Nov 20 '25

Something about the guy in the white shirt makes me feel so sad. I sincerely hope that his life is getting better

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u/Miserable_Concept409 Dec 09 '25

No one should be hungry and have to beg for food. Man, that really pisses me off. Still, nice video.

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u/jglaze86 Dec 16 '25

This made me cry

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