Change has come to America! Just a day after becoming the first black president of the U.S., President Barack Obama is single-handedly vanquishing sadness. That's because today is National Hugging Day and the most huggable person in the country is—drum roll, please—Barack Obama. AND his family. We're sure they'll be making another appearance on National Fist Bump Day—or Fisting Day (at the 1:50 mark), to some—but it must be awesome being the subject of more than 300 million people's affection just 24 hours after being hired for a job. I fired off a mass instant message to my buddy list to get some other celebrities that have that touch, that feel. Frankly, I am convinced I have some very strange friends:
Wilford Brimley
—Eric
DMX
"Because he really needs one. It's sort of like when you younger and you put your tongue on a telephone pole. You knew it was stupid, but you had to do it anyway." —Jordan
Jon Stewart
—Emily
Marisa Miller
"Because 'National Make-Out With a Supermodel Day' doesn't exist yet." —Rich
Ryan Adams
"Because he's one of my favorite musicians, and he seems like he needs a hug. He's troubled." —Lindsay
Kristen Bell
—Gene
Kate Hudson
"I love her. She is so cute." —Danielle
Tom Hanks
"Because he's fatherly and comforting and I also want to do him." —Lisa
Jack Bauer
"If I dont, he'll probably roundhouse kick me. Who wants to be Jack Bauer's enemy?" —Harry
Carmen Electra
"Funbags!" —Alex
Tina Fey
"I feel like she's approachable. We also share the same sense of humor." —Wes
Sarah Palin
"I like to be on top of legislative matters." —Gerry
Rick Allen, Def Leppard drummer
—Joe Knaus
The guy who plays Hurley on Lost
"He's a big teddy bear." —Sofia
Wilford Brimley
—Eric
DMX
"Because he really needs one. It's sort of like when you younger and you put your tongue on a telephone pole. You knew it was stupid, but you had to do it anyway." —Jordan
Jon Stewart
—Emily
Marisa Miller
"Because 'National Make-Out With a Supermodel Day' doesn't exist yet." —Rich
Ryan Adams
"Because he's one of my favorite musicians, and he seems like he needs a hug. He's troubled." —Lindsay
Kristen Bell
—Gene
Kate Hudson
"I love her. She is so cute." —Danielle
Tom Hanks
"Because he's fatherly and comforting and I also want to do him." —Lisa
Jack Bauer
"If I dont, he'll probably roundhouse kick me. Who wants to be Jack Bauer's enemy?" —Harry
Carmen Electra
"Funbags!" —Alex
Tina Fey
"I feel like she's approachable. We also share the same sense of humor." —Wes
Sarah Palin
"I like to be on top of legislative matters." —Gerry
Rick Allen, Def Leppard drummer
—Joe Knaus
The guy who plays Hurley on Lost
"He's a big teddy bear." —Sofia