Are You a Path-Hugger?

(Title changed; now suitable for all seasons.)

The week of May 5 is Hug a Psychopath Week!

justonemoreperson wrote:Remember: if you see a psychopath, give him a hug! It's much easier to reach your wallet that way.

Actually, it's not my wallet I worry about.

**DISCLAIMER**
I am not responsible for any injuries or losses related to psychopath-hugging. HUG AT YOUR OWN RISK.

It's just a silly idea I've been kicking around for a few months. Some psychopaths don't like physical affection, but some do.

I know that two years ago, 'The Happy Sociopath' declared October 30 to be "Hug a Happy Sociopath Day," but as far as I know, that fellow hasn't been around since then (hugged to death, maybe?) so I doubt I'll ever find out the story behind that. Why October 30? Was it always supposed to occur on that date, or was there something else to it? something about the day of the week or astronomical conditions? Who knows?

Anyway, I chose the week of May 5 for this occasion partly, I must admit, because where I live, the seasonal conditions of April and early May seem to bring out my natural affection. But there is also a somewhat less chauvinistic cause for my choice. While Cinco de Mayo is celebrated to honor the Battle of Puebla in Mexico, it's the night of Children's Day in Japan, on the other side of the world.

The juxtaposition of the bitter experience of war and the innocence of childhood* is what reminds me of psychopathy. While lack of conscience is often seen as a form of corruption, in a way it is a form of innocence, because while all children are born without conscience, most acquire it with the experience that teaches them about good and, by extension, about evil.

I could go on, but to stay true to this forum's purpose, I'll reserve serious discussions about morality for their appropriate forums. I just wanted some input from everyone else. All suggestions, including philosophical reflections, ideas for special events, seasonal symbols and images (feel free to incorporate the seasonal conditions of your biome and climate zone) are welcome.

Why do I get the feeling I'm going to regret this in the morning?

*I know Children's Day has less to do with innocence than with personal growth, but I think the relationship between personal growth and moral development makes it an even more appropriate choice. (;

Sure! Why not?

What could possibly go wrong?

Plus it's coming into winter weather so it would be a perfect way of keeping warm aswell.

I don't know any psychopaths

Lol, flowing maybe that's a good thing

Archigallus, that's adorable! Cats are good totemic symbols, too, and I'm sure there are lots of huggy lolcats for this occasion.

tlepS drawkcaB, oh yes, you're in Australia, so May 5 to you must feel like October 30 to me. I'd considered that a cold week in autumn or fall might be more appropriate, but of course then I realized it would be warm in the Southern Hemisphere, so :shrug:

Which continent do you think has more 'paths—North America or Australia? and which one has more 'paths who like hugs?

Flowingtears, you're probably acquainted with at least one. Most people are, but not everyone is aware of it.

Twinkling_Butterfly wrote:The week of May 5 is Hug a Psychopath Week!

OMG!!! I'm getting hugs this week!

flowingtears wrote:I don't know any psychopaths

Most people don't know they do... until it's too late... if they ever know, depends how 'close' the psychopath lets the 'relationship' get (how useful you are to the Psychopath)

as far as I know, I don't know any psychopaths. if I do, it's certainly not anyone I'm close to.

Tempest80 wrote:OMG!!! I'm getting hugs this week!

My sweetie-paths get hugs from me every week!

I see rainbow_sprinkles now has an appropriately sweet 'n' psycho avatar for this week.

Twinkling_Butterfly wrote:Which continent do you think has more 'paths—North America or Australia? and which one has more 'paths who like hugs?

I reckon the ratio would be fairly similar between the two continents. As both share similar cultural and social aspects.

North America would definitely have the more huggable 'paths, mainly due to the Canadians though. Even the most grumpy Canadian seems happy. I wouldn't think Americans liked being hugged as much as Canadians and in Australia hugging is frowned upon, we just slap each other on the shoulder and say g'day mate.