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Newspaper Article
Inviting the Public's Embrace, One by One
2004
Overview
On typical Sundays, Mr. [Jayson Littman] is accompanied by his friend Sipai Klein, who also gives out hugs. But because of Mother's Day, Mr. Klein could not be there yesterday. Mr. Littman said he was ''not in touch'' with his own parents, who live in Brooklyn. The subject causes a brief, sad lull before he charges on. It was what Mr. Littman has termed the ''duck hug,'' when a person ducks in and out. There is also the ''three-tap hug'' -- a cautious, back-patting type. No matter what comes at him, Mr. Littman always seems to respond with the same calm, noninvasive embrace. Despite his typically enthusiastic efforts, Jayson Littman was unable to entice [Lynn Logan], 87, with his offer of a free hug yesterday in Washington Square Park. Mr. Littman works the park from 1 to 4 p.m. each Sunday. (Photo by James Estrin/The New York Times)
Publisher
New York Times Company
