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* Magazine/{{Mad}} did a parody of ''Series/SexInTheCity'' where Samantha had to regretfully break up with a boyfriend because his boring career was making it too difficult for [[LeaningOnTheFourthWall the writers to think of any sexual puns]].

** One episode has Elaine dating a man who is studying to become a doctor, saying it's every woman's dream to date a doctor. When he passes the [=MCATs=] and becomes a doctor, he immediately dumps her, saying it's every aspiring doctor's dream to dump the woman he's with and find a better one once he becomes a doctor (and therefore has the inherent attractiveness that would allow him to do so).

* Magazine/{{Mad}} did a parody of ''Sex in the City'' where Samantha had to regretfully break up with a boyfriend because his boring career was making it too difficult for [[LeaningOnTheFourthWall the writers to think of any sexual puns]].

Let's face it: certain professions are just attractive. Not just the person ''with'' the job, no -- although they usually will be good-looking as well -- but the job itself will play a part in attraction. Whether it's the money that the job brings, the [[PowerIsSexy power and status]] you get, the glamor associated with it, the [[WackyStartupWorkplace perks like free meals]], the cool uniform that comes with it, or the fact that it'll please your parents, there's just ''something'' that might draw a character to a [[HasAType specific professional type]] of person.

There are many reasons why a certain job might be considered appealing. It can provide financial security, prestige, or expensive services for the future in-laws. Some people may be into positions of power. Character traits that are seen as implicit for certain jobs, like being intelligent or caring, might be seen as attractive, while the artistry or athleticism implicit for specific jobs may also be a turn-on for some. Other people might just be into it for reasons as shallow as "uniforms are hot". See [[Analysis/InherentlyAttractiveProfession the Analysis page]] for more information.

Let's face it: certain professions are just attractive. Not just the person ''with'' the job, no -- although they usually will be good-looking as well -- but the job itself will play a part in attraction. Whether it's the money that the job brings, the status or glamor associated with it, the [[WackyStartupWorkplace perks like free meals]], the cool uniform that comes with it, or the fact that it'll please the parents, there's just ''something'' that might draw a character to a [[HasAType specific professional type]] of person.

What distinguishes this from tropes like HospitalHottie or HotTeacher is that what's attractive isn't just the person with the job, or that the job itself is used for fanservice -- it's that the job itself or the characteristics associated with it have their own innate appeal.

Let's face it: certain professions are just attractive. Not just the person ''with'' the job, no -- although they usually will be good-looking as well -- but the job itself will play a part in attraction. Whether it's the money that the job brings, the outfit that comes with it, or the fact that it'll please the parents, there's just ''something'' that might draw a character to a [[HasAType specific professional type]] of person. What distinguishes this from tropes like HospitalHottie or HotTeacher is that what's attractive isn't just the person with the job, or that the job itself is used for fanservice -- it's that the job itself or the characteristics associated with it have their own innate appeal.

* ''Series/NewGirl'': Jess becomes FriendsWithBenefits with a guy named Sam, but things get complicated when she finds out he's not only a doctor, but a pediatrician (meaning he likes kids in addition to all the other things that make doctors desirable) and winds up actually falling for him, which drives him off.

-->'''Fran:''' All the while that you were selflessly raising your son Eric, while his mother, Cheree, was gallivanting all over Spring Valley, did you know that he wasn't your biological child?
-->'''Brock Storm:''' Yes, I've always known.
-->'''Fran Fine:''' You are a god. And a doctor. I gotta lie down.

* From the ''WesternAnimation/FamilyGuy'' episode "The Former Life of Brian:" While attending a birthday party, the lady that Brian had his eye on says that she always thought that magic was sexy, [[ImAManICantHelpIt which prompts Brian to say that he himself is a magician.]] After working real hard to become a professional stage magician, however, [[AllForNothing she dumps him for somebody else.]]
* ''WesternAnimation/{{Futurama}}'': In "Why Must I Be a Crustacean In Love?", the crew go to Zoidberg's homeworld for mating season. Zoidberg has his eye on a Decapodian named Edna, but she's not interested. Leela tries to convince her by telling her that "he's a doctor. A doctor, honey!"

--->'''Leela:''' If you were my kids, you'd get ''quite'' a talking-to!...From your father. ...[[DerailedTrainOfThought When he got home from the Senate]].

* ''Series/{{Schmigadoon}}'': The McDonough sisters fawn over the fact that Josh is a doctor.

* ''VisualNovel/DanganronpaTriggerHappyHavoc'', after the release of Ultimate Writing Prodigy Toko Fukawa's bestselling romance novel ''So Lingers the Ocean'', "fisherman" became this all across Japan.

* '''Q:''' Why are women attracted to a man in uniform? '''A:''' Because it means he has a job. The type of uniform is irrelevant.
* '''Q:''' Why are women especially attracted to a man in ''military'' uniform? '''A:''' Because it means he has a job ''and'' [[HenpeckedHusband he's already been trained to follow orders]].

* "Why do women love a man in uniform?" "It means he has a job, and [[HenpeckedHusband has been trained to obey orders]]."

** One episode has Elaine dating a man who is studying to become a doctor, saying it's basically the dream of every woman to date a doctor. When he passes the [=MCATs=] and becomes a doctor, he dumps her, saying that it's basically the dream of every man to dump the woman he's with for someone better once he becomes a doctor.

** Ted is an architect. In his plan to charm Robin, he imagines "showing some foxy young thing all his cool architecture stuff" to make Robin jealous. Episode "Ted Mosby: Architect" milks this to the extreme when Barney impersonates Ted because lots of chicks think architects are hot.

There are many reasons why a certain job might be considered appealing. It can provide financial security, prestige, or expensive services for the future in-laws. Some people may be into positions of power. Character traits that are seen as implicit for certain jobs, like being intelligent or caring, might be seen as attractive, while the artistry or athleticism implicit for specific jobs may also be a turn-on for some. Other people might just be into it for reasons as shallow as "uniforms are hot".

** Another episode has Jerry dating a Romanian gymnast, which apparently the fantasy of every adult male. Apparently, in her country, comedians are the subject of fantasy. They both end up disappointed.

* ''Series/{{Seinfeld}}'': One episode has Elaine dating a man who is studying to become a doctor, saying it's basically the dream of every woman to date a doctor. When he passes the [=MCATs=] and becomes a doctor, he dumps her, saying that it's basically the dream of every man to dump the woman he's with for someone better once he becomes a doctor.

* Spoofed in the ''WesternAnimation/FamilyGuy'' episode "The Former Life of Brian." While attending a birthday party, the lady that Brian had his eye on says that she always thought that magic was sexy, [[ImAManICantHelpIt which prompts Brian to say that he himself is a magician.]] After working real hard to become a professional stage magician, however, [[AllForNothing she dumps him for somebody else.]]

->'''Rachel''': Ross, the guy is a very, very successful lawyer!
->'''Ross''': How is that important?
->'''Rachel''': Oh, it's important!

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