I saw this article on Cuddle Parties and actually could not believe what I was reading. What the hell is wrong with people? Why on earth would you want to hug a person you don’t know?

I mean I don’t have issues with affection nor do I mind the odd cuddle with a close friend, but where I do draw the line is when a random person who I have just been introduced to pulls me in for a good bear hug.
Not to be rude, but I don’t want to smell other people…ever! I don’t want to feel man-boobs or worse, feel that lump (sometimes hard…making this more awkward) on your leg. There is nothing wrong with the quick tap-on-the-back kind of hug people!

According to the Cuddle Party website (yes, they actually have a website…I feel your pain) a Cuddle Party is “a playful social event designed for adults to explore communication, boundaries and affection. You can come to a Cuddle Party to meet new people, to enjoy amazing conversations, to touch, to be touched, to have fun, to practice asking for what you want, to practice saying “no” to what you don’t want — all in a setting structured to be a safe place for exploration and enjoyment. You can even come to a Cuddle Party just to cuddle!”

“…come to touch, to be touched…” Well now this is just creepy. Please can I go to a party where a fat middle-aged balding man that has no one in his life to hug can touch me!

Only in America would this shit be allowed. But it turns out that it is now spreading across the world. It better not come here.

Just check out the rules:

WHAT TO WEAR: Pajamas – nothing too risqué. Think more comfy than sexy. (More drawstrings, less lace! No shorts.)

WHAT TO BRING: Sorry, no liquor folks. Juice or sparkling cider is always welcome. A pillow or stuffed animal if you like. Otherwise, just bring your smiling self.

A pillow or stuffed animal??? What the hell?

Weird, creepy freaks!

And just before I leave it at that, I have to show what comes up if you google an image for Cuddle Party.

Not cool!

[source: jezebel]