History WebVideo / HugTheSun

It is presented in a [[Main/FoundFootageFilms Found Footage]] style introduction, with the intros claiming the show ran from 1988 until 1991, with tapes containing the episodes being brought and found from scattered locations around Australia. The episodes are shown [[Main/AspectRatioSwitch mostly in a 4:3 format]], and with scenes being interrupted by commercials or other random footage.

The show also features the [[Creator/AuntyDonna Aunty Donna Boys]], who make reoccurring cameos throughout the show.

It is presented in a [[Main/FoundFootageFilms Found Footage]] style introduction, with the intros claiming the show ran from 1988 til 1991, with tapes containing the episodes being brought and found from scattered locations around Australia. The episodes are shown [[Main/AspectRatioSwitch mostly in a 4:3 format]], and with scenes being interpreted by commercials or other random footage.

* ButtMonkey: Magician Paps O'Sullivan, who is always shown to be on the verge of a breakdown. In one episode he starts by complaining that not a single person came to his latest magic show and his [[https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=r2v-2rA2leU Extras Video]] claims that he was convicted of being a dine-and-dasher.

* DeliberateVHSQuality: The show is presented as [[Main/FoundFootageFilms Found Footage]] from VHS tapes of show made in the late 80s and early 90s. Some scenes are shown in [[Main/AspectRatioSwitch full screen]] with [[Main/ArtShift HD visuals.]]

It is presented in a [[Main/FoundFootageFilms Found Footage]] style introduction, with the intros claiming the show ran from 1988 til 1991, shown mostly in a 4:3 format, and with scenes being interpreted by commercials or other random footage, with tapes containing the episodes being brought and found from scattered locations around Australia.

* ScamReligion: A more light-hearted example, as the program asks for donations to help get their leader released from jail. [[spoiler: They earn enough to release Gary by the start of 'Miracles', though he ends up getting arrested again by the end, meaning that they need to ask for donations again.]]

Hug the Sun is a [[Main/BlackComedy Dark Comedy Series]], Created by and starring Australian Comedians Xavier Michelides and Ben Russell, about a children's television show based on the religious teachings of a fictional Cult that worships the [[ThePowerOfTheSun sun god, Oxtos]], led by a leader known only as The Second Prophet Gary.

Hug the Sun is a [[Main/BlackComedy Dark Comedy Series]], Created by and starring Australian Comedians Xavier Michelides and Ben Russell, about a children's television show based on the religious teachings of an unnamed cult, run by a leader known only as The Second Prophet Gary and the sun god, Oxtos.

* BitingTheHandHumor: This is a show funded by the Australian Government that constantly refers to the AFP (Australian Federal Police) as 'Dogs' and 'pigs'.
* ButtMonkey: Magician Paps O'Sullivan, who is always shown to be on the verge of a breakdown. One episode he starts by complaining that not a single person came to his latest magic show and his [[https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=r2v-2rA2leU Extras Video]] claims that he was convicted of being a dine-and-dasher.

** Also Neighbour Gary, whose new business ventures are always ruined by [[Main/AllBikersAreHellsAngels Bikies]].

It is presented in a [[Main/FoundFootageFilms Found Footage]] style introduction, with the intros claiming the show ran from 1988 til 1991, shown mostly in a 4:3 format, and with scenes being interpreted by commercials or other random footage, with videos containing the episodes being brought and found from scattered locations around Perth, Australia.

[[caption-width-right:350:Let all have some fun, and hug the sun!]]

->''"It's time to Hug The sun! \\

** Also Neighbour Gary, who's new business ventures are always ruined by [[Main/AllBikersAreHellsAngels Bikies]].

* HollywoodToneDeaf: Linda, on one of her 'Try New Things' segments claims that she used to not sing because [[her mum told her "I thought everyone could sing before I had you!"]] She may have had a point...

** Neighbour George taking up a new venture, which quickly runs into trouble, if not outright destroyed, by [[Main/AllBikersAreHellsAngels bikies]].

* BitingTheHandHumor: This is a shower funded by the Australian Government that constantly refers to the AFP (Australian Federal Police) as 'Dogs' and 'pigs'.

* PutOnABusToHell: Linda is absent from the final episode, as the intro explains that she caught [[spoiler: stealing donations]] and will not be appearing on the show again. Trinia also quickly mentions that she is [[spoiler: "definitely not buried", though the intro cuts her off before she can name a location.]]

* ThePowerOfTheSun: The religion the show teaches about is based on the Sun God, Oxtos. This is taken to extremes with BJ, who swears off food and water, as he only needs "Oxtos' graze" to nurish him.

The whole series can be watched on Youtube on the [[https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=g2gaKXSgCAw&list=PLqS09O_7fr09VGt9dqsqe-9CTmczMDsoQ Grouse House Channel]].

Hug the Sun is a [[Main/BlackComedy Dark Comedy Series]], Created by and starring Australian Comedians Xavier Michelides and Ben Russell, about a children's television show based on the religious teachings of a cult, run by The Second Prophet Gary and the sun god known as Oxtos.

It is presented in a Found Footage style introduction, with the intros claiming the show ran from 1988 til 1991, shown mostly in a 4:3 format, and with scenes being interpreted by commercials or other random footage.

The show also features the [[Creator/AuntyDonna Aunty Donna Boys]], who make reoccuring cameos throughout the show.

* PutOnABusToHell: Linda is absent from the final episode, as the intro explains that she caught [[stealing donations]] and will not be appearing on the show again. Trinia also quickly mentions that she is [[spoiler: "definitely not buried", though the intro cuts her off before she can name a location.]]

** Can also been seen in the "Try New Things" intro after 'Nourishment Week', where [[spoiler: Linda's friend Amy's face has Trina's face plastered over it.]] Goes a step beyond in the final episode [[spoiler: when Linda is removed from the show, and Trina's face is plastered over Linda's face.]]

* ThemeNaming: The episodes are all named of the topic they focus on, with the [[OddNameOut possible exception]] of the final episode, 'Gary', which is less to do with Gary himself and more about [[Spoiler: his ascension.]]

* JerkassGods: Oxtos does not like being crossed. 'Gratitude' begins with BJ and Trent reacting the story of Oxtos stealing the hands of King Bootoot and turning his family into plants. Later in the episode tells the tale of when Oxtos turned half a village into animals after a tribe leader requested more sun to help with a failing harvest. Also, in the final episode [[spoiler: Oxtos made the The Second Prophet Gary explode during the ascension.]]

* SubvertedKidsShow: Presented as kids show, despite the odd swear word and questionable content.

* JerkassGods: Oxtos does not like being crossed. 'Gratitude' tells the tale of when Oxtos turned half a village into animals after a tribe leader requested more sun to help with a failing harvest. Also, in the final episode [[spoiler: Oxtos made the The Second Prophet Gary explode during the ascension.]]