I heart ENTOURAGE: Trivia

Creator John Koch claims that he doesn't know where Ari's famous "let's hug it out bitch" originated. The line is, in fact, something Jeremy Piven made up. In his previous TV show "Cupid" (1998), 15 minutes into episode 1.05 (First Loves), Piven's character is seen in a limousine yelling, "That's right good citizens, it's International Hug a Stranger Day! It's time to hug it out, you little freak!"

Ari Gold's "Let's hug it out, bitch" was ranked #6 in TV Guide's list of "TV's 20 Top Catchphrases" (21-27 August 2005 issue).