History Main / StalkingIsFunnyIfItIsFemaleAfterMale

Compare StalkingIsLove and StalkerWithACrush. This trope is related to and often overlaps with AbhorrentAdmirer. This trope tends to serve as the LighterAndSofter SisterTrope of DoubleStandardRapeFemaleOnMale, [[note]](and, often times, serves as a more family-friendly [[GettingCrapPastTheRadar substitute]] and/or [[DoesThisRemindYouOfAnything metaphor]] for it)[[/note]] though the stereotypes regarding stalking aren't ''quite'' identical to the stereotypes regarding rape.

* Averted in ''Film/{{Swimfan}}'', where Madison's constant stalking is driving Ben crazy. [[spoiler:He also finds out that this isn't her first time stalking]].

* ''WesternAnimation/EdEddNEddy'' has this in the form of [[TheDreaded the]] [[GangOfBullies Kanker]] [[BlondeBrunetteRedhead sisters]] who [[DoubleStandardRapeFemaleOnMale sexually harass]] and stalk [[ComicTrio the Eds]] at every turn no matter how much the Eds try and get away from them. While it's not portrayed in a positive light even in the show, if the genders were reversed, this would be ''[[PlayedForDrama horrifying]]'' to many people, especially in the episode "Home Cooked Eds", which is when the Kankers decide to go on "holiday" by ''squatting in Eddy's house and parking their trailer on his lawn.'' [[OnlySaneMan Edd]] even warns Eddy that the girls may be becoming ''[[AllWomenAreLustful amorous]]'', forcing the Eds to flee the house.

* ''WesternAnimation/EdEddNEddy'' has this in the form of [[TheDreaded the]] [[GangOfBullies Kanker]] [[BlondeBrunetteRedhead sisters]] who [[DoubleStandardRapeFemaleOnMale sexually harass]] and stalk [[ComicTrio the Eds]] at every turn no matter how much the Eds try and get away from them. While it's not portrayed in a positive light even in the show, if the genders were reversed, this would be ''[[PlayedForDrama horrifying]]'' to many people, especially in the episode "Home Cooked Eds", which is when the Kankers decide to go on "vacation" by ''squatting in Eddy's house and parking their trailer on his lawn.'' [[OnlySaneMan Edd]] even warns Eddy that the girls may be becoming ''[[AllWomenAreLustful amorous]]'', forcing the Eds to flee the house.

* ''WesternAnimation/EdEddNEddy'' has this in the form of [[TheDreaded the]] [[GangOfBullies Kanker]] [[BlondeBrunetteRedhead sisters]] who [[DoubleStandardRapeFemaleOnMale sexually harass]] and stalk [[ComicTrio the Eds]] at every turn no matter how much the Eds try and get away from them. While it's not portrayed in a positive light even in the show, if the genders were reversed, this would be ''[[PlayedForDrama horrifying]]'' to many people, especially in the episode "Home Cooked Eds", which is when the Kankers decide to go on "vacation" by ''squatting in Eddy's house and parking their trailer on his lawn.'' Edd even warns Eddy that the girls may be becoming ''[[AllWomenAreLustful amorous]]'', forcing the Eds to flee the house.

* ''WesternAnimation/EdEddNEddy'' has this in the form of [[TheDreaded the]] [[GangOfBullies Kanker]] [[BlondeBrunetteRedhead sisters]] who [[DoubleStandardRapeFemaleOnMale sexually harass]] and stalk [[ComicTrio the Eds]] at every turn no matter how much the Eds try and get away from them. While it's not portrayed in a positive light even in the show, if the genders were reversed, this would be ''[[PlayedForDrama horrifying]]'' to many people, especially in the episode "Home Cooked Eds", which is when the Kankers decide to go on "vacation" by ''squatting in Eddy's house and parking their trailer on his lawn.'' Edd even warns Eddy that the girls may be becoming ''amorous'', forcing the Eds to flee the house.

* ''WesternAnimation/EdEddNEddy'' has this in the form of [[TheDreaded the]] [[GangOfBullies Kanker]] [[BlondeBrunetteRedhead sisters]] who [[DoubleStandardRapeFemaleOnMale sexually harass]] and stalk [[ComicTrio the Eds]] at every turn no matter how much the Eds try and get away from them. While it's not portrayed in a positive light even in the show, if the genders were reversed, this would be ''[[PlayedForDrama horrifying]]'' to many people, especially in the episode "Home Cooked Eds", which is when the Kankers decide to go on "vacation" by ''squatting in Eddy's house and parking their trailer on his lawn.''

* ''ComicBook/BillyTheCat'': [[https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=VMb981JAT8I#t=23m27s A Star Is Born]] features the cat character Mr. Hubert, (sort of a mentor to Billy) becoming famous among cats for his role in cat food ads. The episode ends with several female cats chasing him off screen and Billy's reaction being "go get him, girls!"

* ''WesternAnimation/EdEddNEddy'' has this in the form of the Kanker sisters, who [[DoubleStandardRapeFemaleOnMale sexually harass]] and stalk the Eds at every turn no matter how much the Eds try and get away from them. While it's not portrayed in a positive light even in the show, if the genders were reversed, this would be ''[[PlayedForDrama horrifying]]'' to many people, especially when the Kankers decide to go on "vacation" by ''squatting in Eddy's house and parking their trailer on his lawn.''

* Sierra to Cody in ''WesternAnimation/TotalDrama''. And in the fandom, Sierra fans often argue that it's alright that Sierra stalks Cody, because it's just a {{Gender Flip}}ped version of Cody "stalking" Gwen. The thing is, Cody ''never'' stalked Gwen--he obviously [[DoggedNiceGuy has a crush on her]] and has occasionally edged into creepy territory (sniffing her hair, for example), but never did anything weird enough for Gwen to stop considering him a friend. Sierra, however, ignores all of Cody's obvious objections while she steals all his underwear, messes with him while he sleeps, ''paralyzes him'' all PlayedForLaughs. There's a reason [[{{Hatedom}} lots of fans dislike her]].

* ''Series//LivAndMaddie'' indulges in this with Willow, who's endless chasing after, stealing from and harassing Joey are treated as nothing but comedic, and the two even get together briefly.

* ''WesternAnimation/EdEddNEddy'' has this in the form of the Kanker sisters, who [[DoubleStandardRapeFemaleOnMale sexually harass]] and stalk the Eds at every turn no matter how much the Eds try and get away from them. While it's not portrayed in a positive light even in the show, if the genders were reversed, this would be ''horrifying'' to many people, especially when the Kankers decide to go on "vacation" by ''squatting in Eddy's house and parking their trailer on his lawn.''

In RealLife, it shouldn't need to be said, stalking is a Bad Idea[[{{Tradesnark}} ™]] and, depending on the extent to which the stalker goes, almost certainly illegal no matter which genders are involved. Unfortunately, this trope can be found in RealLife insofar as men are often less likely to be taken seriously by the authorities than women in a similar situation. That said, as with similar tropes, '''Administrivia/NoRealLifeExamplesPlease'''

In RealLife, it shouldn't need to be said, stalking is a Bad Idea[[{{Tradesnark}} ™]] and, depending on the extent to which the stalker goes, almost certainly illegal no matter which genders are involved. Unfortunately, this trope can be found in RealLife insofar as men are often less likely to be taken seriously by the authorities than women in a similar situation. That said, as with similar tropes, Administrivia/NoRealLifeExamplesPlease

* In the ''Manga/DeathNote'' fic ''FanFic/ACureForLove'', Misa gives Light a ForcefulKiss and everyone laughs. Averted earlier when L warns Light just how dangerous [[{{Yandere}} Misa's]] [[StalkerWithACrush "crush"]] is:

* This is {{Lampshaded}} in the ''Manga/DeathNote'' fic ''FanFic/FeverDreams''. Many background characters find it humorous how Misa stalks Light (or even think he's ''lucky'' to be stalked by a hot celebrity chick) and only when Misa gets [[{{Yandere}} really violent and crazy]] do people even ''consider'' calling the cops.
* This is the only thing keeping [[StalkerWithACrush Romilda Vane's]] behavior in Franchise/HarryPotter fanfic ''[[https://www.fanfiction.net/s/12407725/1/A-Question-of-When A Question of When]]'' from being utterly disturbing, as she is willing to ''[[CosmicRetcon rewrite reality]]'' just to find the perfect moment to approach Harry and convince him they are meant to be together.

* ''Webcomic/AxisPowersHetalia'': Russia's [[BrotherSisterIncest younger sister]] Belarus stalks him and tries to force him to marry her, totally PlayedForLaughs.

* ''Webcomic/AxisPowersHetalia'': Russia's [[BrotherSisterIncest younger sister]] Belarus stalks him and tries to force him to marry her, totally PlayedForLaughs.

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* The female squirrel from ''WesternAnimation/TheSwordInTheStone'' is in lust with Wart. She stalks and repeatedly touches him after he explicitly tells her, "No." She chases after him when he tries to run away, and he becomes so desperate to be left alone he resorts to begging Merlin to be turned back into a human in order to escape her. Merlin only complies when he gets his own female squirrel stalker after him, because he thought Wart's situation was amusing.

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* In ''WesternAnimation/PhineasAndFerb'', Candace Flynn is like this to Jeremy before their relationship started. Linda even mentions her shrine. Candace continuing to act like this after they were together was played as her being an insane ClingyJealousGirl, although Jeremy seems to be into it.

* ''WesternAnimation/EdEddNEddy'' has this in the form of the Kanker sisters, who harass and stalk the Eds at every turn no matter how much the Eds try and get away from them. While it's not portrayed in a positive light even in the show, if the genders were reversed, this would be ''horrifying'' to many people, especially when the Kankers decide to go on "vacation" by ''squatting in Eddy's house and parking their trailer on his lawn.''

* Kat from the sitcom ''Series/TheClass'' stalks Benjamin, taking disturbingly specific pictures of him and developing them herself, then stacking them in large piles and knowing exactly where to find a particular picture. Initially funny, until she starts dating Benjamin and he finds the pictures. But then he forgives her.

* The "[[http://knowyourmeme.com/memes/overly-attached-girlfriend Overly Attached Girlfriend]]" meme. Most responses are to the effect of "I wouldn't mind being kept locked up in a dark room with my legs broken so I can't run away by [[CuteButPsycho her]]". In the videos by {{Creator/Laina}} herself, however, the tone is definitely meant to be horrifying. MisaimedFandom indeed.

** In the ''Franchise/ArchieComics'', Amy Rose [[PlotRelevantAgeup wished herself older]] - twice - to get Sonic's attention more effectively. It took her a bit of a while to catch up mentally (though being a Freedom Fighter helped with that.)

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In the ''Manga/DeathNote'' fic ''FanFic/ACureForLove'', Misa gives Light a ForcefulKiss and everyone laughs. Averted earlier when L warns Light just how dangerous [[{{Yandere}} Misa's]] [[StalkerWithACrush "crush"]] is:

* ''WesternAnimation/MiraculousLadybug'':
** Marinette Dupain-Cheng has stalking her crush down to a science -- literally, since she has a detailed [[http://official-ladyblog.tumblr.com/post/132127395470 schedule]] based on her analyses of his life, having as well an actual ''shrine'' of him by filling one of her walls with his photos, stealing his phone and so on. [[spoiler: The episode "Numeric" offers a visual contrast with ''another'' stalker.]] "Volpina" [[spoiler: also deals with Marinette's Stalker tendencies, with her apparently learning her lesson, even if by the nature of the ''watch-in-any-order'' season, any lesson she learns by the end of one episode is rendered meaningless.]]

* ''Series/{{Supernatural}}'' has the character Becky {{Fangirl}} obsessed with Sam, even going so far as to [SlippingaMickey drug him]] with a love potion and having him marry her in Season 7. This is played for laughs, with the episode being presented as a comedic one, even when Becky knocks Sam out and ties him up when the potion wears off.