The Man Hug

After a weekend away with the boys for a golf tournament I started to think back to all the man hugs that took place.

• Greeting everyone I hadn't seen in awhile


• After a great shot


• Random drunk hugs since someone was really happy


• During a game of flip cups


• Saying goodbye

The Man Hug is now a very common practice among men these days. I find myself giving more man hugs to guys that I haven't seen in a long time vs. just shaking their hand.

When did this become the norm?

I just can't seem to picture my grandfather who was a hockey player (back in the days before helmets), fought in WWII, and had Popeye forearms ever giving his friends a man hug.

Some man hugs are acceptable...

Some man hugs are never acceptable...

For now I will go along with the new age and continue to give man hugs when needed. I'll just make sure to try an avoid looking like this when I'm giving one...