Of course this would exist in Portland: Professional Cuddler! I get it, we all get lonely sometimes and human touch can heal emotional wounds. But definitely not a job I'd want - even though now she's creating a curriculum so you can become a certified cuddler! Totally legit, right?! Now there is something to put on your OKCupid profile...
Anyways what really interested me more is this article about her where it says: "The idea came to her when she read an article about a guy with a 'Free Hugs' sign at a local Saturday market. Another man stood next to him with a 'Deluxe hugs, $2' sign, and ended up getting more hugs than the first guy."
For reals? Found the youtube video of this. While I wouldn't say the deluxe hugs dude is raking in dough on his hugs, he's a great salesman and works it. I love his sales pitches for the hugs "I use both arms"... "the free ones feel cheaper".... Guess goes to show you can make a market in anything, even as simple as a hug :-)
(Also, in case you're wondering, I came across this story as I was researching a, now defunct, brokerage firm... never know what nuggets you'll stumble upon on the interwebs).
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