 Creator John Koch claims that he doesnt know where Aris famous  "lets hug it out bitch" originated. The line is, in fact, something  Jeremy Piven made up. In his previous TV show _"Cupid" (1998)_ (qv),  15 minutes into episode 1.05 (First Loves), Pivens character is  seen in a limousine yelling, "Thats right good citizens, its  International Hug a Stranger Day! Its time to hug it out, you  little freak!"