History Main / RomanticRibbing

Also may include InsultOfEndearment, if there's a common term used in the teasing efforts.

* ''Anime/BangDream'': For Afterglow, we have [[TheGadfly Moca Aoba]] and [[AloofDarkHairedGirl Ran Mitake]]. Moca is constantly teasing Ran in a very flirtatious way (Moca will tease anyone, but Ran is the only one who it seems to be flirtatious with). In the 4koma, when Ran shows up at the convenience store Moca works at, Moca hands her a slip of paper with her phone number and says, "I get off at 5. Call me." Ran points out that she already has Moca's number. In an episode of Garupa Pico, Tsugumi relates a story of how, when Ran and Moca were at her cafe, Moca asked for a bite of Ran's dessert, and when Ran slid the plate over, Moca makes it clear she wants Ran to feed her, prompting a LuminescentBlush from Ran and a reply of "Moca, you're embarrassing me." And in TheMovie, ''[=BanG=] Dream! FILM LIVE'', Moca gives Ran a flirtatious "Woo Woo!" ''twice'' on stage, causing Ran to blush profusely in front of the audience.

For someone who ''always'' behaves like this in romantic relationships, see TricksterGirlfriend. Also related to TheTease who likes to arouse others for fun. Compare and contrast DatingCatwoman, BelligerentSexualTension, SlapSlapKiss, PowerDynamicsKink, LovingBully.

* ''Anime/AmagamiSS'': Kaouru begins her arc in the anime by playfully flirting with Juniichi, doing things such as biting his ear, or glomming all over him while suggesting that they go to a popular date spot while calling him "Darling". When asked about it, she engages in mock crying, clinging to the curtain of the classroom window while saying she only does it because it's fun. One of her attempts at Romantic Ribbing on the school roof leads to an accidental kiss between the two.

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* ''VideoGame/AmagamiSS'': Kaouru begins her arc in the anime by playfully flirting with Juniichi, doing things such as biting his ear, or glomming all over him while suggesting that they go to a popular date spot while calling him "Darling". When asked about it, she engages in mock crying, clinging to the curtain of the classroom window while saying she only does it because it's fun. One of her attempts at Romantic Ribbing on the school roof leads to an accidental kiss between the two.
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* ''WesternAnimation/TheIncredibles'': During their first on-screen patrol, Elastigirl (Helen) tells Mr. Incredible (Bob) that he needs to be more...flexible (which she [[RubberWoman helpfully demonstrates]] by stretching [[PowerPerversionPotential through his legs]].) Later, during their wedding, Bob [[MeaningfulEcho repeats her words back to her]] when she tries to chide him on being late to the ceremony.
* ''WesternAnimation/{{Shrek}}'' has a literal example at the end of a FallingInLoveMontage, when Fiona playfully nudges Shrek in the ribs, and Shrek responds by equally-playfully ''shoving her into a bush'' and laughing as he runs off.

* ''Manga/TeasingMasterTakagiSan'': The series is practically built out of this trope. Takagi and Nishikata are in middle school, and she clearly has a crush on him, which she shows by teasing him relentlessly throughout the series. Nishikata is initially unaware of her genuine feelings towards him, but after a TimeSkip, a spinoff series shows the two of them married with a child, so he figured it out at some point. Takagi is still the master of teasing her husband, though.

* In the 1997 ''Marvel's Valentines Special'', Mary Jane comes home and hears a sound that prompts her to think a prowler is in the house. She suddenly finds herself stuck to a giant heart-shaped web, and gives a relieved, "Oh, it's you."
-->'''Peter:''' ''(in costume, carrying flowers and chocolates)'' "Oh, it's you." Is that all you have to say--to your husband on Valentine's Day? "Oh, it's you." Do you have any idea how that makes me feel?...I mean I always assumed I'd marry a girl who could stand me, or at least pretend to on major holidays, and...\\
'''Mary Jane:''' Petey--Shut up.
** Later:
-->'''Mary Jane:''' Petey, I can't move my arms. They're stuck to your stupid web.\\

* ''ComicBook/SpiderMan'': Spider-Man's relationship with the Black Cat was often written this way, with the two frequently trading snarky comments about the other's quirks such as Peter's focus on responsibility or Felicia's StickyFingers. Sometimes this would escalate into outright hurtful insults when the writers wanted real drama. Felicia and Peter still retained their habit of ribbing each other after they broke up.

A sign that the relationship is in trouble is if the playful teasing suddenly [[OOCIsSeriousBusiness turns hostile, mean-spirited, or, on the flip side, provokes a genuinely angry outburst from the recipient]].

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--> '''Peter''':(in costume, carrying flowers and chocolates) "Oh, it's you." Is that all you have to say--to your husband on Valentine's Day? "Oh, it's you." Do you have any idea how that makes me feel?...I mean I always assumed I'd marry a girl who could stand me, or at least pretend to on major holidays, and...
--> '''Mary Jane''': Petey--Shut up.
** Later
---> '''Mary Jane''': Petey, I can't move my arms. They're stuck to your stupid web.
---> '''Peter''': Oh, well...Don't worry. It'll evaporate...in about an hour.
---> '''Mary Jane''': You mean we're trapped like this for a whole entire hour?
---> '''Peter''': Well, ''you'' are.
---> '''Mary Jane''': (kissing him) Cool.

--> '''Rose Darko''': Our son just called me a "bitch".
--> '''Eddie Darko''': You're not a bitch. You're bitching, but you're not a bitch.

-->'Damn,' I replied, 'why can't I ever quit when I'm ahead?'
-->'Because, Preppie,' said my loving wife, 'you never are.'

-->'''The Doctor:''' (flattered) Well, yeah.

* ''WesternAnimation/{{Daria}}'': When Tom and Daria begin their relationship, Tom has a habit of light-heartedly teasing Daria, often when she's overthinking things and he wants to gently point this out to her.

-->'''Tom:'''(lightly) What are you bitching about, now?

--> '''Jessie:''' (flirtatiously) Yeah, time stood still for me, too, Jonny.

* ''Manga/BloomIntoYou'': Subverted. Yuu assumes this is what's going on when Touko shows up at her family's bookstore and buys a lesbian romance novel with explicit sex scenes. It turns out that Touko didn't realize what it was she'd picked up until she got home, prompting a sincere and profuse apology to Yuu the next day.

Related to TheTease who likes to arouse others for fun. Compare and contrast DatingCatwoman, BelligerentSexualTension, SlapSlapKiss, PowerDynamicsKink, LovingBully.

* In ''Film/LoveStory'', the protagonist's LoveInterest Jennifer Cavilleri ironically calls him "Preppie", and constantly teases him with sarcastic quips. He soon stars doing the same, but she still outmatches him every time:

* In ''Film/LoveStory'', the protagonist's LoveInterest Jennifer Cavilleri ironically calls him "Preppie" and constantly teases him with sarcastic quips. He soon stars doing the same, but she still outmatches him every time:

Related to TheTease who likes to arouse others for fun. Compare and contrast DatingCatwoman, BelligerentSexualTension, SlapSlapKiss, LovingBully.

* ''WesternAnimation/{{Shrek}}'' has Shrek and Princess Fiona ''literally'' ribbing each other playfully at the end of the "My Beloved Monster" sequence. They are in love.

* Across the ''[[Film/TheThinMan Thin Man]]'' series Nick and Nora Charles' entire relationship is defined by an endless (but never serious) snarky back-and-forth. A perfect example is their [[EstablishingCharacterMoment first scene together]] where Nora feigns jealousy over a young woman who asked Nick for help and Nick, when asked who she is, responds with a wistful "admission" that she's his daughter from a fling in Venice. In fact, they spend so much time ribbing each other and everybody else they come into contact with that you know things are getting serious [[OOCIsSeriousBusiness when it stops]].

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Sometimes, in the Super Hero genre, this will be a hallmark of FoeRomanceSubtext, when one or both parties can engage in playful teasing of one another.

A sign that the relationship is in trouble is if the playful teasing suddenly [[OOCIsSeriousBusiness turns hostile, mean-spirited, or, on the flip side, provokes a genuinely angry outburst from the recipient.]]

* ''Anime/MyHime'': The first hint of ShipTease we get of Shizuru and Natsuki, long before they're made official, is an early episode, when Yuuichi and Reito walk into the Student Council Room to find the girls there. Reito asks if they're interrupting anything, to which Shizuru cheerfully replies, "You sure are, and right at the juicy part.", to Natsuki's immediate embarrassment. And that's not getting into the Audio Dramas like "Lingerie Rhapsody" and "Natsuki's Desperation". This extends to their ''Anime/MyOtome'' counterparts where Shizuru openly flirts with Arika in front of Natsuki to get a rise out of her.

--> '''Mary Jane''': Petey, I can't move my arms. They're stuck to your stupid web.
--> '''Peter''': Oh, well...Don't worry. It'll evaporate...in about an hour.
--> '''Mary Jane''': You mean we're trapped like this for a whole entire hour?
--> '''Peter''': Well, ''you'' are.
--> '''Mary Jane''': (kissing him) Cool.

* ''Fanfic/DuranAndKiyohimesOmakeTheater'': Being set after the original ''Anime/MyHime'', Shizuru still delights in teasing Natsuki and getting a LuminescentBlush out of her. This happens frequently. But a standout example is when Shizuru accidently misses a revised deadline because she had stayed in bed one day for amorous activities. Natsuki asks Shizuru if that's what she told the professor.

* The ''Anime/MyHime'' fanfiction ''Fanfic/InterNos'' continues with the tradition of Shizuru teasing Natsuki. In one instance, when Shizuru takes Natsuki to her home in Hime, their amorous activities leave very noticeable hickeys on Natsuki's neck and shoulders. Natsuki is very cosciencious of them, and Shizuru light-heartedly suggests that she can blame them on lampreys. When Natsuki learns that lampreys are a type of fish, she balks.

* ''WesternAnimation/TheIncredibles'': During their first on screen patrol, Elastigirl (Helen) tells Mr. Incredible (Bob) that he needs to be more...flexible (which she [[RubberWoman helpfully demonstrates]] by stretching [[PowerPerversionPotential through his legs]].) Later, during their wedding, Bob [[MeaningfulEcho repeats her words back to her]] when she tries to chide him on being late to the ceremony.

--> '''Arwen:''' What's this; a Ranger caught off his guard?

--> '''Westley:''' There's a shortage of perfect breasts in this world. T'would be a pity to damage yours.

--> '''Amy:''' How come you can fly the TARDIS?
--> '''River:''' Oh, I had lessons from the very best.
--> '''The Doctor:''' (flattered) Well, yeah.
--> '''River:''' It's a shame you were busy that day.

--> '''Daria:''' Do you think I complain too much.
--> '''Tom:'''(lightly) What are you bitching about, now?

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