A gag where two characters spontaneously hug in a moment of shared joy or affection—and then one or both of them quickly, awkwardly pull away. Maybe they want to maintain their stoic, manly, or jerkish facades. Maybe they've remembered that they're Just Friends, or not even friends. In addition to humor, the device can be used for a Ship Tease, or to show that two characters really do like each [...] [tvtropes.org]