Mistletoe is known for its traditional kissing powers — forces that were put to the test at BYU recently when students were asked to take a Christmas survey. As they answered some basic questions, the romance-inducing plant was dropped down from above and respondents had to make a choice: Would they abide by the long-held Christian tradition and kiss a random individual — or would they decline.
Some of the questions included in the mix were: “Are you married or single?,” “Do you leave out cookies for Santa?” and “Do you put up Christmas lights?” Then, when those answering least expected it, the mistletoe floated above their heads.
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Surprisingly, numerous individuals, though startled by the appearance of the plant, went along with the prank and smooched at will. However, one girl was seemingly so surprised that, rather than give a kiss, she slapped a guy across the face.
The video of the entire prank, which was uploaded to YouTube on Wednesday, already has more than one million views. Watch it, below:
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brigott
Dec. 14, 2012 at 10:50pmGreat respect for the young lady who slapped him – she obviously has the right respect and understanding of what kissing is about.
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Gumbercules
Dec. 15, 2012 at 12:08amHello herpies!
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RabidPatriot
Dec. 15, 2012 at 2:46amI was not aware that assault was a good answer for somebody wanting a kiss. I’m sure if she were a proper lady, she just would have respectfully declined his offer and cheerfully went on her way. All this time I could have been slapping my aunt in the face for putting lipstick on my cheek and it would have been acceptable. Christmas dinner will be interesting this year. Aunt Mary is going to get a smack in the chops.
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Kupo
Dec. 15, 2012 at 7:10amWell said, Rabidpatriot.
As for you, Brigott, you disgust me. Physical violence is not the appropriate response in this situation. The guy didn’t put his hands on her at all. He didn’t even move in for a kiss. All he did was lower the mistletoe and he got wholloped for it.
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TIME_THE_AVENGER
Dec. 15, 2012 at 7:55amFrig ‘em young, I say. ;)
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Virgil_Lance
Dec. 17, 2012 at 7:21am@Brigott, If the short guy with the backpack would have slapped the blond gal like that, I think you’d be calling for his head on a pike.
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Virgil_Lance
Dec. 17, 2012 at 7:55amRegardless of gender, violence is not acceptable.
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Kupo
Dec. 14, 2012 at 6:49pmThe slap was completely uncalled for. It’s so sickening that it’s considered funny and/or acceptable when women hit men but a tragedy when men hit women.
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star7mj
Dec. 14, 2012 at 6:19pmI loved this and thought it was great seeing something sweet among all the horrible news on the tv today – much needed! Thanks :o)
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BannedByHuffpo
Dec. 14, 2012 at 5:11pmActually the “Kiss Me, I’m Irish” ruse works pretty well on St. Paddy’s Day. Drunk chicks are easy.
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BannedByHuffpo
Dec. 14, 2012 at 5:09pmPay no attention to that thing on my lip. It’s just a cold sore.
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v15
Dec. 14, 2012 at 4:02pmThat chick that slapped the guy in the face was in the wrong. Lighten up! Kissing complete strangers isn’t wrong!!
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rafa2design
Dec. 14, 2012 at 5:00pmI don’t know but I really like a girl who has enough respect for herself that she wouldn’t let a stranger kiss or touch her just “because.” I’m 34 and not some prude. It’s a turn on when a woman stands up for herself… Also looks like that guy @0:38 sec mark went for a boob grab too.
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Brian
Dec. 14, 2012 at 3:36pmDoes the survey come with a free Valtrex?
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Chuck Stein
Dec. 14, 2012 at 2:48pmI just looked at the video. Cute. But since when does mistletoe have red berries? Mistletoe has white (and poisonous) berries. There is no tradition concerning kissing under the holly.
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DamoclesAurelius
Dec. 14, 2012 at 2:44pmLOL Some holiday cheer from my Alma mater!
The guy handled the slap well.
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SaturdaysWarrior76
Dec. 14, 2012 at 2:37pmSomething is wrong here… for some odd reason this cute little video brought tears to my eyes! Maybe I just miss the simple pleasures of life today… those wonderful, simple, happy things that make life worthwhile.
Merry Christmas and God be with all of us, especially in these times.
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brother_ed
Dec. 14, 2012 at 3:38pm@SATURDAYSWARRIOR76
Amen.
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Chuck Stein
Dec. 14, 2012 at 2:36pm“the long-held Christian tradition and kiss a random individual” when under mistletoe? Ummm . . . sure, it IS a “Christmas” tradition and, of course, Christmas is associated with Christianity, but I think that this tradition really has no religious connection. Not like putting on a Nativity play or anything like that.
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DadRocked
Dec. 15, 2012 at 9:19amKissing under the mistletoe is as much an Irish Christmas tradition as it is anywhere else. But for centuries before that custom came into practice, this custom was actually banned in Christian Ireland…anything held so dear by the “pagans” (Druids) was thought to be evil.
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term limits for congress
Dec. 14, 2012 at 1:45pmHope they all had their flu shot.
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fulcrum
Dec. 14, 2012 at 2:37pmThis being BYU campus I have a feeling there’s a deeper agenda behind this and the LGBT is involved?
Once the Church aproves of it and is confortable with it next come the gay kisses man on man and woman on woman..
Bet $100
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mlimberg
Dec. 14, 2012 at 1:18pmVery nice! People showing affection…. goes nice with the report of 27 dead in CT…. 18 children.
GOD Help US! It’s time for Jesus to return!
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banjarmon
Dec. 14, 2012 at 1:10pmWish I had done that when I was in college….Wheeeee!!!
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TreeTrimmerJim
Dec. 14, 2012 at 1:57pmYou did, your public education came short on history and traditions.
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ClaudeRains
Dec. 14, 2012 at 1:08pmThe slap b***h will die an unhappy woman.
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riseandshine
Dec. 14, 2012 at 1:56pmSounds like you’re pretty unhappy yourself.
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GoodStuff
Dec. 14, 2012 at 12:45pmKissing strangers on the lips….No.
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soundtracktowar
Dec. 14, 2012 at 12:41pmI would have slapped the dude. I am a guy though.
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mbck1491
Dec. 14, 2012 at 12:34pmThe slap wasn’t necessary. She could have just walked away. What a b***h!!!!
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ONLY4UANDME
Dec. 14, 2012 at 2:42pmJust an immature little girl. Lets give her a break.
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TIME_THE_AVENGER
Dec. 15, 2012 at 7:57amHe should’ve decked her.
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Deliverance_from_the_left_now
Dec. 14, 2012 at 12:19pmIt was cute! It’s funny how people get so shy. Now use some Listerine folks!!!
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biblegeek119
Dec. 14, 2012 at 12:10pmI don’t do Christmas and not for mistletoe, but I have to say: this prank is very cute. I am a big fan of the free hug signs :)
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sbenard
Dec. 14, 2012 at 12:10pmI couldn’t believe they all kissed on the lips! A peck on the cheek would have been sufficient. I need to move to Happy Valley!
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AllLost
Dec. 14, 2012 at 11:45amDo they know the germs that are in the mouth????
Very clever and cute.
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OhioRifleman
Dec. 14, 2012 at 12:38pm@ Kathy_Swenson
Tell your sister’s roommate that my cousin said thanks for the one-night stand.
Mannamomof4
Dec. 14, 2012 at 11:28amThat was sweet. It is nice to have some levity amongst the doom and gloom.
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trolltrainer
Dec. 14, 2012 at 11:25amThose crazy Mormons…
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smwk
Dec. 14, 2012 at 11:49amI’m a Mormon, and I would have slapped the guy!!! :)
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Snowleopard {gallery of cat folks}
Dec. 14, 2012 at 11:22amCute.
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LIBSALWAYSLIE
Dec. 14, 2012 at 11:50amThe girl who slapped the guy has some issues. The slap was not called for at all.
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Snafu777
Dec. 14, 2012 at 12:06pmShe might just have been shocked at the “impropriety” of it all, or she thought he was just getting fresh with her. (I’ve been slapped a few times for that one.) People sometimes react before thinking things through.
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biblegeek119
Dec. 14, 2012 at 12:12pmLIBSALWAYSLIE – Even the slap was cute.
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Rowgue
Dec. 14, 2012 at 12:38pmThe girl slapping him seemed like a setup. It seemed like she probably saw what was going on and went up there with the intention of slapping him from the beginning.
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