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* Disney's ''Disney/{{Aladdin}}:'' In an attempt to keep Jafar from seeing Aladdin going for the lamp, Jasmine starts off by [[ShowSomeLeg showing some leg]], but in order to keep Jafar's attention she is forced to kiss him. It almost works, but Jafar notices Aladdin's reflection in Jasmine's tiara.

[[caption-width-right:350:Not pictured: The [[BrainBleach disgusted reactions]] of [[TheHero Aladdin]], [[EverythingsBetterWithMonkeys Abu]], and [[FeatheredFiend Iago]]. But through the [[VideoExamples/KissOfDistraction power of Video Examples!]] ]]

* ''Film/{{Maverick}}'': This is a favorite technique of Annabelle, which she usually uses to steal things. Maverick is very savvy about it. An ArentYouGoingToRavishMe moment leds him to say, "Are you crazy? I'm not going to sleep with you! I'd wake up with all kinds of things missing!"

* ''Film/{{Maverick}}'': This is a favorite technique of Annabelle, which she usually uses to steal things. Maverick is very GenreSavvy about it. An ArentYouGoingToRavishMe moment leds him to say, "Are you crazy? I'm not going to sleep with you! I'd wake up with all kinds of things missing!"

* Girl Genius [[http://www.girlgeniusonline.com/comic.php?date=20191108 displays an interesting version]], as [[MagnificentBastard Martellus]] is kissing the body of [[TheHero Agatha]] while [[BigBad Lucrezia]] is [[FamilialBodySnatcher controlling it.]] While he finds ''Agatha'' attractive, he is genuinely ''[[EvenEvilHasStandards repulsed]]'' by Lucrezia, and [[http://www.girlgeniusonline.com/comic.php?date=20191115 it shows]] as he wipes his mouth shortly thereafter.

[[caption-width-right:350:Not pictured: The [[BrainBleach disgusted reactions]] of [[TheHero Aladdin]], [[EverythingsBetterWithMonkeys Abu]], and [[FeatheredFiend Iago]].]]

[[caption-width-right:350:Not pictured: The [[{{Squick}} disgusted reactions]] of [[TheHero Aladdin]], [[EverythingsBetterWithMonkeys Abu]], and [[FeatheredFiend Iago]].]]

A favorite tactic of the LovableRogue, ClassyCatBurglar, GentlemanThief, FemmeFatale and particularly AffectionatePickpocket.

The Franchise/{{Batman}} exception: This ploy is not likely to work on a kissee who is CrazyPrepared or even just ProperlyParanoid. In especially unfortunate cases may also be a KissOfDeath. Compare ShutUpKiss. Contrast FakeOutMakeOut, which is intended to distract and/or hide one's face from other people. Also contrast PlatonicKissing, where neither party is romantically interested.

The Franchise/{{Batman}} exception: This ploy is not likely to work on a kissee who is CrazyPrepared or even just ProperlyParanoid. In especially unfortunate cases may also be a KissOfDeath. Compare ShutUpKiss. Contrast FakeOutMakeOut, which is intended to distract and/or hide one's face from other people.

* ''Film/{{Underworld}}'': Selene kisses Michael and handcuffs him to a chair.

* In ''Film/{{Batman}}'' when she notices Batman sneaking around while being held hostage by The Joker, Vicki Vale starts kissing The Joker's arm to keep him from spotting Batman.

The Franchise/{{Batman}} exception: This ploy is not likely to work on a kissee who is CrazyPrepared or even just ProperlyParanoid. In especially unfortunate cases may also be a KissOfDeath. Compare ShutUpKiss.

[[caption-width-right:350:Not pictured: The disgusted reactions of [[TheHero Aladdin]], [[EverythingsBetterWithMonkeys Abu]], and [[FeatheredFiend Iago]].]]

* Disney's ''Disney/{{Aladdin}}:'' In an attempt to keep Jafar from seeing Aladdin going for the lamp, Jasmine starts off by [[ShowSomeLeg showing some leg]], but in order to keep Jafar's attention she is forced to kiss him. Unfortunately Aladdin is so grossed out by the sight that he pauses and it ends up not working.

Of course in all this kissing, the kisser may get more than she (or he) is bargaining for and might get a little ''too'' into the kiss her/himself.

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** In the episode "The Doctor's Daughter", while imprisoned, Jenny seduces a guard and grabs his gun during the kiss.
** In "Closing Time", the Doctor attempts this on Craig, to prevent him from noticing a Cyberman coming up menacingly behind, and momentarily succeeds in distracting him only by dint of his unusual behaviour.
** A book could be written about River Song's use of this technique, often accompanied by drugged lipstick for extra effect. If she kisses you, count your belongings. In her very first adult appearance ([[HaveWeMetYet chronologically, anyway]]) in "Let's Kill Hitler", she plays an inversion of the game, distracting the Doctor with a variety of guns to keep him from realizing that her kiss [[spoiler:is intended to be the fatal blow]].

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* In some [=RPGs=] (such as ''ChocobosDungeon''), enemies can cause a [[PostKissCatatonia "confusion" status effect]] by kissing you.

* In ''Webcomic/TheOrderOfTheStick'' [[http://www.giantitp.com/comics/oots0794.html Elan kisses Sabine]] in order to distract her (and start an argument with Nale) so that he can run away.

* In ''Webcomic/OrderOfTheStick'' [[http://www.giantitp.com/comics/oots0794.html Elan kisses Sabine]] in order to distract her (and start an argument with Nale) so that he can run away.