This has already been discussed, NoUseforaName

I'll reference you to the first few posts in the thread regarding hug history throughout the seasons.
These traditions are in good spirit, just like this thread is. I encourage you to take things with humor, and see that it really isn't that important who started or who claims to start it, but rather that hugs are a tradition in this program.
A question to be posed: what is the best way to get lots of hugs, besides just a sign?