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BAYMAX, STAR OF DISNEY’S BIG HERO 6 ANNOUNCED AS ‘MOST HUGGABLE CHARACTER OF 2015’ BY NATIONAL HUGGING DAY™!
After much deliberation and even more hugging, Baymax, the lovable personal healthcare companion and star of Walt Disney Animation Studio’s action-packed comedy adventure and BAFTA and Academy Award® Nominated film BIG HERO 6, has been named the ‘Most Huggable Character of 2015’ on National Hugging Day™!
The coveted award was presented by the Ambassador of Hugs, Kevin Zaborney, founder and creator of National Hugging Day™. Baymax humbly accepted the award from his residence in San Fransokyo where he attributed the honour to his “non-threatening, huggable design” and said he looks forward to spending the upcoming year giving and receiving hugs from all.
This weekend Baymax attended the Gala Screening of BIG HERO 6 in London where guests were treated to giant hugs from the adorable star and quizzed on who they would most like to hug on National Hugging Day™, which takes place today. Celebrities including the likes of Michelle Heaton, Imogen Thomas, Louis Bloor and YouTube sensations Dan & Phil were just a few of the names that got the chance to experience one of Baymax’s award-winning hugs.
When asked who they would be most excited about hugging this National Hugging Day™, Phil’s response to the question was simply a very excitable; “I’VE JUST HUGGED BAYMAX!” This was followed by Dan’s response which was; “Are you kidding me?! I can’t go back to hugs with humans after that experience!”
The Most Huggable Character Award coincides with this month’s National Hugging Day™ held annually on January 21st. National Hugging Day™ was created to encourage people around the world to show more affection in public. There is only one way you are supposed to celebrate the holiday: offer a hug to anyone and everyone you want. If you plan on hugging Baymax however, please be sure to empty your pockets of any and all sharp objects first!
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About National Hugging Day:
National Hugging Day,™ also known as National Hug Day, is an annual holiday created by Rev. Kevin Zaborney in Michigan, USA. It occurs on 21st January and is officially recognized by the United States Copyright Office. It was first celebrated in 1986 and has since spread to multiple countries. The purpose of the holiday is to encourage people to openly express themselves through hugging. Offer a hug to anyone and everyone you want but remember it is wise to ask first. Whether you hug a