[frogjerk]

I also secretly prized during those days the frequent look of repugnance on his face during the newly instituted "kiss of peace,"

This is not new. This has been practiced since the earliest days of the Church.

[ninenot]

And I would imagine that the "look of repugnance" has been there since then, too.

Frankly, I make it a point to stand at least one pew away from people to avoid that silliness.