Hug tweeted 'round the world and floating dogs: the most social stories of 2012

From inspiring tales of love to the tragedy of the Aurora, Colo., theater shooting and intrigue surrounding the presidential election, 2012 offered stories that quickly became the talk of social networks. Here's a look back at some of the most-shared stories of the year on NBCNews.com and TODAY.com.

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The "hug" is iconic. It almost makes the Obama's out to be human! The horror! ;-)

    Reply#1 - Fri Dec 14, 2012 12:22 PM EST

    I imagine even a "horror" such as yourself also hugs your kids - moron.

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    #1.1 - Fri Dec 14, 2012 3:54 PM EST
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    What I see is one paragraph indicating that it includes pictures but there are none. The original headline simply had the one of Barry and Michelle hugging. Is it my computer or is this story imcomplete?

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    Reply#2 - Fri Dec 14, 2012 12:22 PM EST

    This story was produced using Storify, which may not display in some browsers. Try clicking directly to storify.com/nbcnews/most-social-stories-of-2012/.

      #2.1 - Fri Dec 14, 2012 12:34 PM EST

      I think it's your computer. I saw lots of pics.

      That last one gets me every time.

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      #2.2 - Fri Dec 14, 2012 12:40 PM EST
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      Where are the "floating dogs"?

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      Reply#3 - Fri Dec 14, 2012 12:26 PM EST

      This story was produced using Storify, which may not display fully in some browsers. Try clicking directly to storify.com/nbcnews/most-social-stories-of-2012/.

        #3.1 - Fri Dec 14, 2012 12:35 PM EST

        thanks Josh, I couldn't see the dogs either, which is why I clicked on the link. So sorry we still have browser wars!

          #3.2 - Fri Dec 14, 2012 6:17 PM EST
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          All of these moments were great and will be remembered for a long time.

            Reply#4 - Fri Dec 14, 2012 12:35 PM EST

            My fave story is John Unger and Schoep! As an animal lover and foster this story melted my heart, and with a year of some many animal abuse stories it gave me some hope in humanity!!

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            Reply#5 - Fri Dec 14, 2012 12:47 PM EST

            Maybe if the teachers had been armed they could have prevented some or all of this.

              Reply#6 - Fri Dec 14, 2012 1:45 PM EST

              gun control now!

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              Reply#7 - Fri Dec 14, 2012 1:51 PM EST
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