Make a sign; a big cardboard one reading “FREE HUGS (I lost in Fantasy Football)”—legibly and shame are key.

Choose a local park or crowded public area (farmer’s market, city square, etc.) with good foot traffic.

Offer Hugs for 1–2 hours. You can’t just stand there—must actively hold the sign, smile, and offer hugs.

Collect proof. You must take photos or video of at least 10 successful hugs (or rejections—that’s part of the magic too).