Happy National Hug An Anchor Day!

By Andrew Gauthier 

Happy National Hug An Anchor Day, everybody!

In a tradition reportedly started by “Fox & Friends” in 2009 (although they called it “Hug A Newsman Day” back then–video above), today, April 4th, is the time to show some affection to your favorite news anchor.

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Anchors across the country have been taking part in the holiday on-air.

Here’s a collection of videos…

WFXT morning team hugs it out:

WOLO anchors recreate the “Fox & Friends” hugging booth:

After hugging his KTVK co-anchor, Scott Pasmoret wonders about the legitimacy of the holiday:

No love for WCCB‘s Derek James:

WTVD anchor Barbara Gibbs gives a shout-out to TVNewser and gets a hug:

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