History Main / AttractiveBentSpecies

Contrast ShapeshiftingLover, Interspecies Romance.

Contrast ShapeshiftingLover.

Contrast ShapeshiftingLover, InterspeciesRomance.

* A reverse example happens in an episode of SheepInTheBigCity when Sheep wishes to be human only to end up attracting [[AbhorrentAdmirer Lady]] [[RichBitch Rich]][[GrandeDame ington.]]

Contrast ShapeshiftingLover.

* In ''Webcomic/{{Housepets}}!'', a character [[InvoluntaryTransformation involuntarily changed]] from a human to a Welsh Corgi is said, by another canine character, [[http://www.housepetscomic.com/2010/06/14/hot-and-bothered/ to have the potential to "be a real ladykiller"]]. Later, said changed character [[http://www.housepetscomic.com/2010/06/28/that-would-be-weird/ is seen hitting on several female canine characters]], albeit under the influence of [[AlienCatnip orange soda]].

* In Disney's ''TheSwordInTheStone'', female squirrels show attraction to Arthur and Merlin while they are transformed. Which results in a huge TearJerker when Arthur's admirer finds out he's really a human.

When a character shapeshifts into an animal, [[VoluntaryShapeshifting voluntarily]] [[InvoluntaryShapeshifting or otherwise]], there is a high likelihood that an ''actual'' animal will try to hit on them.

While it can be (and often is) PlayedForLaughs, it can also be played for all the FetishFuel it is worth, thanks in no small part to RuleThirtyFour: If the character starts [[TheMindIsAPlaythingOfTheBody viewing the animal as attractive]] in return, they might end up hitting on the animal themselves. The consequences of whether or not they can adequately restrain their [[IfYouKnowWhatIMean amorous animal impulses]] can provide clues to the author's position on the SlidingScaleOfIdealismVsCynicism: it could, for example, [[{{Metamorphosis}} trap the character in animal form forever]].

* In ''Webcomic/{{Housepets}}!'', a character [[InvoluntaryTransformation involuntarily changed]] from a human to a Welsh Corgi is said, by another canine character, [[http://www.housepetscomic.com/2010/06/14/hot-and-bothered/ to have the potential to "be a real ladykiller"]]. Later, said changed character [[http://www.housepetscomic.com/2010/06/28/that-would-be-weird/ is seen hitting on several female canine characters]], albeit under the influence of [[strike:booze]] [[ICantBelieveItsNotHeroin orange soda]].

* In ''{{Housepets}}!'', a character [[InvoluntaryTransformation involuntarily changed]] from a human to a Welsh Corgi is said, by another canine character, [[http://www.housepetscomic.com/2010/06/14/hot-and-bothered/ to have the potential to "be a real ladykiller"]]. Later, said changed character [[http://www.housepetscomic.com/2010/06/28/that-would-be-weird/ is seen hitting on several female canine characters]], albeit under the influence of [[strike:booze]] [[ICantBelieveItsNotHeroin orange soda]].

* A reverse example happens in an episode of SheepInTheBigCity when Sheep wishes to be human only to end up attracting [[AbhorrentAdmirer Lady]] [[RichBitch Richington.]]

* [[http://browse.deviantart.com/?qh=§ion=&q=perry+the+platypus+human#/d239mo8 Perry the]] [[http://browse.deviantart.com/?qh=§ion=&q=perry+the+platypus+human#/d30f9jx Platypus.]]

* In Disney's ''TheSwordInTheStone'', female squirrels show attraction to Arthur and Merlin while they are transformed.

* In the ''TokyoMewMew'' manga, when Ichigo accidentally turns into a cat, she gets hit on by a very fat AbhorrentAdmirer cat whose lecherous meows are even translated for the reader. She gets rescued by another cat with whom she shares an AccidentalKiss.

While it can be (and often is) PlayedForLaughs, it can also be played for all the FetishFuel it is worth, thanks in no small part to RuleThirtyFour: If the character starts [[TheMindIsAPlaythingOfTheBody viewing the animal as attractive]] in return, they might end up hitting on the animal themselves. The consequences of whether or not they can adequately restrain their [[IfYouKnowWhatIMean amorous animal impulses]] can provide clues to the author's position on the SlidingScaleOfIdealismVsCynicism: it could, for example, [[ModeLock trap the character in animal form forever]].

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[[caption-width-right:300: "I'm not a squirrel, I'm a boy...a human boy".]]

* [[http://browse.deviantart.com/?qh=&section=&q=perry+the+platypus+human#/d239mo8 Perry the]] [[http://browse.deviantart.com/?qh=&section=&q=perry+the+platypus+human#/d30f9jx Platypus.]]

They character may regard their newfound animal admirers as anything from a [[DoggedNiceGuy Dogged Nice Creature]] to an AbhorrentAdmirer, depending on their perceptions of the species in question; unlike RapeAsComedy, the animal intends no real offense with their advances -- the character probably just SmellsSexy, whether they realize it or not.

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* Interestingly used in the ''{{Discworld}}'' book ''The Fifth Elephant'', as Angua the [[OurWerewolvesAreDifferent werewolf]] has Gavin, an actual wolf, as an ex-boyfriend.

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* The ChildeBallad ''The Two Magicians'' combines this trope with ShapeshifterShowdown as well as RapeIsLove. The male character basically makes sexual advances towards the female one in all of the forms they turn into, both animals and inanimate objects.

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* There's an interesting 'turnabout' in ''TwoKinds'': a seer is using a stray cat as a medium for spying on the heroes (by 'borrowing' the cats eyes), and a friendly (female) dragon decides to lend the heroes a hand? by transforming herself into a cat and 'distracting' the cat long enough for them to get away by boat. The (young, male) seer is suitably flustered by the resulting sensory feedback.

* In ''{{Housepets}}!'', a character [[InvoluntaryShapeshifting involuntarily changed]] from a human to a Welsh Corgi is said, by another canine character, [[http://www.housepetscomic.com/2010/06/14/hot-and-bothered/ to have the potential to "be a real ladykiller"]]. Later, said changed character [[http://www.housepetscomic.com/2010/06/28/that-would-be-weird/ is seen hitting on several female canine characters]], albeit under the influence of [[strike:booze]] [[ICantBelieveItsNotHeroin orange soda]].

When a character experiences either VoluntaryShapeshifting or InvoluntaryShapeshifting into an animal, there is a high likelihood that an ''actual'' animal will try to hit on them.

They character may regard their newfound animal admirers as anything from a [[DoggedNiceGuy Dogged Nice Creature]] to an AbhorrentAdmirer, depending on their perceptions of the species involved; unlike RapeAsComedy, the animal intends no real offense with their advances -- the character probably just SmellsSexy, whether they realize it or not.

While it can be (and often is) PlayedForLaughs, it can also be played for all the FetishFuel it is worth, thanks in no small part to RuleThirtyFour: If the character [[TheMindIsAPlaythingOfTheBody starts thinking that the animal is also attractive]], they might end up hitting on the animal themselves. They should be warned that choosing to [[IfYouKnowWhatIMean follow through]] with this kind of ShapeshiftingSquick could risk lasting consequences, such as [[ModeLock becoming trapped in their animal shape forever]].

* In ''{{Housepets}}!'', a character [[InvoluntaryShapeshifting involuntarily changed]] from a human to a Welsh Corgi is said, by another canine character, [[http://www.housepetscomic.com/2010/06/14/hot-and-bothered/ to have the potential to "be a real ladykiller"]]. Later, said changed character [[http://www.housepetscomic.com/2010/06/28/that-would-be-weird/ is seen hitting on several female canine characters]], albeit under the influence of [[strike:booze]] [[{{ptitlemd299wh0}} orange soda]].

* In the ''DarkerThanBlack'' OVA, Mao (a human trapped in a cat's body) is chased by a female cat with romance in mind. It's played for laughs ''a la'' AbhorrentAdmirer, but that doesn't stop FanFic writers from shipping it.

When a character experiences either VoluntaryShapeshifting or InvoluntaryShapeshifting, there is a high likelihood that an actual animal will hit on them. This has some similarity to the animal/human version of RapeAsComedy, but with important differences. This is generally less mean-spirited, and the animal involved tends to be presented as a [[DoggedNiceGuy Dogged Nice Creature]].

This is also sometimes used for FetishFuel if the transformed human is [[IfYouKnowWhatIMean shown reciprocating]]; in a few cases, this can even [[ModeLock trap them in their animal shape]] as a result.

Compare ShapeshiftingSquick, contrast ShapeshiftingLover.

When a character experiences either VoluntaryShapeshifting or InvoluntaryShapeshifting, there is a high likelihood that an actual animal will hit on them. This has some similarity to the animal/human version of RapeAsComedy, but with important differences. This is generally less mean-spirited, and the animal involved tends to be presented as a [[DoggedNiceGuy Dogged Nice Creature]]. This also is sometimes portrayed as FetishFuel to the extent that in some cases, the transformed human is shown [[IfYouKnowWhatIMean reciprocating]]. Compare ShapeshiftingSquick, contrast ShapeshiftingLover.

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* In Disney's ''TheSwordInTheStone'', female squirrels show attraction to Arthur and Merlin while they are transformed.
* In ''The Incredible Mr. Limpet'', when the main live-action character turns into a cartoon fish, he ends up falling for another cartoon fish.

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* It doesn't involve a human, but ''LooneyTunes''' Pepe le Pew's pursuit of a female cat who looks like a skunk following a run-in with some white paint has aspects of this.
** And continued in TinyToonAdventures with Fifi Le Fume, who mistakes both Sylvester {{Expy}} Furball and Wile E. equivalent Calamity for skunks at some point and pursues them.

* An owl on Owl in ''Owl in Love'' by Patrice Kindl.

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* Timmain in ''ElfQuest'' changed into a wolf and deliberately courted a male wolf so she could have a hybrid wolf-elf cub IE, Timmorn, the first Wolfrider. It's implied that she did so in order to tie the elves in with the planet's "gaia" and ensure the elves' survival there.
* An issue of ''TheMightyThor'' had Thor turned into a frog by Loki, and then discovered that the frogs of New York's central park are not only [[TalkingAnimal sentient]], but have a secret kingdom of their own... and their "princess" was attracted to the transformed god!
* Comet the Super-Horse from ''{{Supergirl}}'' is a centaur turned horse. He's in love with Supergirl herself, and occasionally dated her while in human form.