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Some pickpockets execute their craft by avoiding all detection, and making sure their victims never register the fact that contact was made. Others prefer just the opposite. '''Affectionate Pickpocket''' is when a character tries to disguise picking someone's as an affectionate hug. Or even a [[Kiss of Distraction]].
For instance, Alice spontaneously gives Bob a great big hug. "Did I ever tell you what a great friend you are?"
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* The guy in ''[[Casablanca]]'' who puts his arms around visitors and warns them about thieves while robbing them.
* Paco in ''[[Herbie Goes Bananas]]''.
* In ''[[The Meeting Place Cannot Be Changed]]'' we're told that Ruchechnik started his career in this manner - "mistaking" strangers for dear friends and filching their as he enthusiastically greeted them.
* ''[[Maverick (film)|Maverick]]''. Annabelle Bransford does this to Maverick ''twice'' in the same scene. The first time he notices and makes her give his wallet back, the second time he's so overwhelmed he doesn't notice and has to track her down later.
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== Web Comics ==
* Sam Starfall from ''[[Freefall]]'' has been known to attempt this—but then, he's probably tried ''every'' thieving-technique in the book, and invented a few himself. (Of course, since everybody knows that he's a notorious thief and pickpocket, this particular technique [http://freefall.purrsia.com/ff1800/fc01761.htm doesn't work well for him].)
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{{quote|'''Jason:''' My wallet's on the dresser. There should be enough money in it to cover the bill and tip.
'''Aubrey:''' Don't worry about it, baby. I've got it covered. I palmed your credit card weeks ago.
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