Re: A bit of a new theory i call \'fake isolation\'
Another theory would be to 3 bet often enough that AA is disguised, and the shotstack will feel comfy pushing over you with a reasonable hand, or limper will call. I'd be concerned that often SS just folds and AA is played 4 way with the blinds for a tiny pot and one of the blinds (probably 47o) hits two pair.
Not a bad play, IMO, but has a substantial downside.
FWIW, I often limp aces at a table with overagressive "any ace" guys. I do this becasue if the case hits the board they will pay you off very, very well, especially if you check call the flop-- there is nothing better. But you need to balance "fancy plays" with the fact that nothing sucks worse than a tiny tiny pot with AA and you letting the blinds limp with random (censored).
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