"Putpockets" give a little extra cash

piercehawkeye45 · 08-21-2009, 11:08 AM

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LONDON (Reuters) - Visitors to London always have to be on the look out for pickpockets, but now there's another, more positive phenomenon on the loose -- putpockets.

Aware that people are suffering in the economic crisis, 20 former pickpockets have turned over a new leaf and are now trawling London's tourist sites slipping money back into unsuspecting pockets.

Anything from 5 pounds ($8) to 20 pound notes is being surreptitiously deposited in unguarded pockets or open handbags in Trafalgar Square, Covent Garden and other busy spots.

The initiative, which runs until the end of August in London before being rolled out countrywide, is being funded by a broadbrand provider, which says it wants to brighten up people's lives in unusual ways.

"It feels good to give something back for a change -- and Britons certainly need it in the current economic climate," said Chris Fitch, a former pickpocket who now heads TalkTalk's putpocketing initiative.

"Every time I put money back in someone's pocket, I feel less guilty about the fact I spent many years taking it out."

London's police have been briefed about the plan, which will see at least 100,000 pounds given away.

http://www.reuters.com/article/oddly...57I45C20090819

Even though this is a good idea realistically, the entire idea with respect to privacy is kind of messed up.

Shawnee123 · 08-21-2009, 11:11 AM

How do they advertise for workers?

"Have you been a lying thieving bastard your entire life? Have you taken hard-earned money from unsuspecting human beings? We have the opportunity for YOU. (common beggers need not apply.)"

spudcon · 08-21-2009, 03:25 PM

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Originally Posted by Shawnee123

How do they advertise for workers?

"Have you been a lying thieving bastard your entire life? Have you taken hard-earned money from unsuspecting human beings? We have the opportunity for YOU. (common beggers need not apply.)"

That's the advert for congress and cabinet members.

jinx · 08-21-2009, 03:29 PM

I wonder how much $ these former thieves will put in their own pockets.

Datalyss · 08-23-2009, 05:34 PM

First rule of acquisition: "Once you have their money, you never give it back."

08-21-2009, 11:11 AM	#2
Shawnee123 Why, you're a regular Alfred E Einstein, ain't ya? Join Date: Jun 2006 Posts: 21,206	How do they advertise for workers? "Have you been a lying thieving bastard your entire life? Have you taken hard-earned money from unsuspecting human beings? We have the opportunity for YOU. (common beggers need not apply.)" __________________ A word to the wise ain't necessary - it's the stupid ones who need the advice. --Bill Cosby

08-21-2009, 03:29 PM	#4
jinx Come on, cat. Join Date: Nov 2003 Location: general vicinity of Philadelphia area Posts: 7,013	I wonder how much $ these former thieves will put in their own pockets. __________________ Crying won't help you, praying won't do you no good. Last edited by jinx; 08-21-2009 at 05:23 PM. Reason: converted to english

08-23-2009, 05:34 PM	#5
Datalyss Huh? Join Date: Sep 2008 Location: Gallman, MS, USA Posts: 384	First rule of acquisition: "Once you have their money, you never give it back."

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