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->"''I love the kind of woman that can kick my ass.''"

* ''WebVideo/CriticalRole'': Grog the goliath barbarian enjoys women of any kind (usually in those places where you can pay for lady favours), but his interest is particularly piqued when a woman can kick ass. Two in particular have drawn his eye on screen, namely The Siren (a [[HeroesWantRedheads red-headed pit fighter]]) and Lady Kima (a [[PintSizedPowerhouse halfling paladin]] of Bahamut).

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* ''Website/{{Serina}}'': In [[https://sites.google.com/site/worldofserina/the-end-ultimocene-beyond-270-million-years/silly-little-things Silly Little Things]], a male flutterfox takes it into his head to court a female moonbeast, a much larger specimen of an unrelated lineage of flying tribbetheres. She's over twice his size and a predator of creatures very similar to himself, but he manages to approach her safely by day due to moonbeasts hunting only at night, and eventually igratiates himself into her tolerance through habit and offerings of food.
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* Alt-country singer/songwriter Kevin Welch has a great song, "Hill Country Girl," that exemplifies this trope. Lyrics snippet:

* In "Goggles", Music/TheMenThatWillNotBeBlamedForNothing sing the praises of women who can win fistfights and strip engines.

* Hiyoko Tousaka of ''VisualNovel/HatofulBoyfriend'' is the protagonist of an otome game. Her love interests are birds, and she's capable of throwing two out a window at once. She's also a [[ContemporaryCaveman Contemporary Cavewoman]], seen as a barbarian, and has more emphasis on the ''hunter'' part of hunter-gatherer. [[HoldYourHippogriffs Nobirdie]] is discomfited by this and several love interests have positive comments on her stature and strength, though most of the "romances" seem more like "forging close personal friendships".

* A ''very'' downplayed example occurs in ''VisualNovel/TokimekiMemorialGirlsSide 2'' with Hikami. Go touring with him on your second-year field trip and he'll attempt to lift a giant staff to fulfill the superstition that any man who can do so will have great success in life. The heroine suggests she should try, too, but Hikami tells her the superstition is DifferentForGirls: a woman who manages to lift the staff will be high-strung and dominate her husband. Hikami then muses to himself that things would certainly be '''interesting''' if the two of you were together, then quickly blushes and tells you that [[BlatantLies he didn't say anything]] and to forget it. This is especially surprising because Hikami is a [[{{Meganekko}} bespectacled]] LovableNerd who constantly enforces school rules, and he's normally [[NerdsAreSexy attracted to your high Study stat]] instead.
* In ''VisualNovel/ShallWeDateNinjaShadow'', the PlayerCharacter Saori/"Kaname" is a {{bifauxnen}} ActionSurvivor who must go from a NaiveNewcomer to an ActionGirl. Her potential boyfriends are all very skilled fighters and, in one way or another, will ''love'' to see the MC take levels in badass. The ones that fit the most here are Toru [[spoiler: Nakagawa]] (who is actually an AntiVillain and falls for Saori because he's impressed by her pluck) and Hijikata, who perfectly defines his type in the following words:

* Boomstick of ''WebAnimation/DeathBattle'' seems highly appreciative of tough female combatants who go on the show. Tellingly, he had little interest in neither [[Franchise/SuperMarioBros Princess Peach]] or [[Franchise/TheLegendOfZelda Princess Zelda]], but gushed over [[WebAnimation/{{RWBY}} Yang Xiao Long]]'s Ember Celica (but not Yang herself - considering she is 17 years old, that would be {{Squick}}) and made constant innuendo about [[VideoGame/FinalFantasyVII Tifa Lockhart]], even lamenting how he'd lost another potential wife when [[spoiler:Tifa lost to Yang]].
* The first [[https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=K19-GmuM68Q video]] of ''WebAnimation/MetalFamily'' introduces a protagonist who is instantly smitten by an Amazonian biker he sees, and her actions like mercilessly beating down her current biker boyfriend merely increases his infatuation. When he shows drawings he's made of her, they show her as even ''more'' muscular.
* In the Korean-American series ''Animation/{{Pucca}}'', Pucca's friend Ching has a massive crush on the local BruceLeeClone Abyo and attempts to play the DeliberatelyDistressedDamsel role [[RescueRomance so he'll go save her]]. All of these plans fail, and for worse [[DistressBall Abyo is kidnapped]] at the end of the last one. So Ching decides to fix this [[CuteBruiser via slashing her way]] [[DualWielding with her twin swords..]]. and not only Abyo is rescued, but ''he's totally captivated'' by how she's "the coolest girl ever".
* In ''WebAnimation/RedVsBlue'', Sarge's reaction to a scary {{War God}}dess is "Lady, I think I speak for everyone when I say, MARRY ME!"

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* Although Tyrex of ''Webcomic/{{Chitra}}'' is totally loyal to his summoner and happily calls her his "Master", he's still attracted to certain features traditionally consider more masculine. In a humorous ImagineSpot in Chapter 44, he fantasizes about the delicate, feminine Chitra becoming taller and more muscular (...and more interested in having an intimate relationship with him):

* In ''Webcomic/ComingToTheLavender'' the main character Aaron developes a crush on the 8 foot tall bug creature Myfawny after she saves his life. He finds her bizarre, monsterous appearance and ViolentlyProtectiveGirlfriend leanings very attractictive and comforting.
* In ''Webcomic/BronzeSkinInc.'' plot revolves around a company that specializes in tanning giant women, with Julia, a fanatic fan of those giantesses.
* In ''Webcomic/DanAndMabsFurryAdventures'' it's kind of a RunningGag that Daniel Ti'fiona has [[http://www.missmab.com/Comics/Vol_267.php a thing for Amazons]], but never gets the chance to score with one. Considering his father's first wife (his half-sister's mother) was an actual Amazon it's probably hereditary.

* In ''Webcomic/ElGoonishShive'' Susan aka "[[StrawFeminist the angry feminist chick]]" looks more than fine, but Matt, the president of student council, [[http://www.egscomics.com/?date=2012-03-06 evidently got a crush]] on her due to [[http://www.egscomics.com/?date=2008-07-14 being impressed]] by her [[http://www.egscomics.com/?date=2005-03-21 roaring at him and the principal]] over the new dress code. He eventually asks her out, but she turns him down. It's implied that this is more due to her intimacy issues rather than any particular problem with Matt himself.

** All the [[SuperSoldier Jaegers]] take this to [[ExaggeratedTrope a new level]] - their idea of flirting is the woman in question beating them up.

** Higgs is possibly another example - his first impression of [[ActionGirl Zeetha]] is when they're in a barfight, and most of the time they spend together right up until he admits his feelings involve them fighting various enemies.

* In ''Webcomic/GunnerkriggCourt'', Andrew Smith ends up in a happy relationship with Parley, a [[TheLadEtte Lad-Ette]] MagicKnight trainee who's OneHeadTaller than him. [[spoiler:When she [[http://gunnerkrigg.com/?p=1683 returns]] from training with {{Charles Atlas Superpower}}s and a muscular body to match, he's... [[http://gunnerkrigg.com/?p=1684 quite enthusiastic]]]].
* ''WebComic/TheHeroesOfCrash'': Titanium Maiden, an amazon, is used to being treated badly because of her looks. Belt Boy however, is [[http://www.theheroesofcrash.com/Intro11.htm instantly smitten]].
* Theo, of ''Webcomic/TheNoordegraafFiles'' has a '''major''' crush on resident ActionGirl Katrina after seeing her practice sparring. Although, given Kat has had at least thirty different boyfriends, this might not be an uncommon trait in the comic's universe.

* Zoë from ''Webcomic/SluggyFreelance'' gets a moment of this in [[http://sluggy.com/comics/archives/daily/20110907 this strip]].

* In ''Webcomic/WapsiSquare'', Owen likes this type as shown [[http://wapsisquare.com/comic/06072004/ here]].
* Female example with Sila in ''Webcomic/ValAndIsaac'', who falls for Val after a bout in a virtual reality gym.

* ''Webcomic/DaughterOfTheLilies'': Lyra meets her eventual girlfriend when the woman faces a rampaging demon in single combat, sustains a serious injury, and shrugs off medical help to order Lyra to finish the job, [[https://www.daughterofthelilies.com/dotl/541 provoking]] a magnificent CrushBlush.

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* Though P'mis from ''WebVideo/BrokenBonds'' will serve a strong master of any gender, he seems particularly interested in women.
* Grog the goliath barbarian from ''WebVideo/CriticalRole'' enjoys women of any kind (usually in those places where you can pay for lady favours), but his interest is particularly piqued when a woman can kick ass. Two in particular have drawn his eye on screen, namely The Siren (a [[HeroesWantRedheads red-headed pit fighter]]) and Lady Kima (a [[PintSizedPowerhouse halfling paladin]] of Bahamut).
* ''Literature/TheLayOfPaulTwister'': Paul Twister finds [[OurAngelsAreDifferent Aylwyn's]] strength and large stature very attractive, and the one time when he acts on his feelings is after seeing her fight a [[spoiler:reanimated dragon skeleton]].
* The song [[https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=SVO4woYcZF0 Lovely Wii Fit Trainer]] is about a boy who [[PerverseSexualLust has fallen in love]] with the VideoGame/WiiFit Trainer and is ecstatic to learn that she's a new playable fighter in ''VideoGame/SuperSmashBrosForNintendo3DSAndWiiU''. He gushes over her fighting style, dreams of receiving a compliment from her about his physical fitness, and even fantasizes about her beating up VideoGame/{{Mega Man|Classic}}.
* WebVideo/TheNostalgiaCritic, to the point where he'd let the women from "[[Film/{{Chicago}} Cell Block Tango]]" snuff him, and he hires Tamara because she tortured him and views go up when he's hurting. And when his show become more of an EnsembleCast, most of his male characters have this AuthorAppeal too.
* WebVideo/TBSkyen has been known to openly thirst over very muscular female character designs such as Illaoi or post-rework Akali from ''VideoGame/LeagueOfLegends''.

** She-Hulk's {{Archenemy}}[=/=]EvilCounterpart Titania is a [[EvilIsSexy villainous example]]. During ''ComicBook/{{Secret Wars|1984}}'', she and Crusher Creel (the Absorbing Man) struck up a friendship. Although Mary [[AllAmazonsWantHercules greatly admired Creel for his raw physical power]], he in turn was attracted to her for [[TheBrute being every bit as rough and tough as he was]] (she ''is'', [[TheWorfEffect more or less]], the strongest woman in the Marvel universe alongside Shulkie). They formed a BattleCouple for some time [[UnholyMatrimony before finally sealing the deal]].

* It doesn't come up in dialogue much, but pretty much every woman ComicBook/{{Cyclops|MarvelComics}} has been involved with is an ActionGirl. His two major love interests are ComicBook/JeanGrey, who even without her immense psychic powers is [[AmazonianBeauty tall, toned yet muscular]] and one hell of a fighter; and ComicBook/EmmaFrost, who has SuperStrength and is also more than capable when forced to get her hands dirty. In alternate universes he's been involved with ComicBook/{{Storm|MarvelComics}}, [[Characters/MarvelComicsCarolDanvers Carol Danvers]] and Frenzy. You could argue it's because he almost exclusively dates superheroines[=/=]reformed villainesses, but the one Muggle he was with was a tough as nails ship's captain turned interdimensional adventurer.

* ''ComicBook/SpiderMan'': Most of the women Peter has shown interest in are strong, independent, opinionated and not afraid to speak up. His two major love interests are ComicBook/MaryJaneWatson and ComicBook/BlackCat, both of whom fit these categories. Other women he has dated or shown an interest in include [[Characters/MarvelComicsCarolDanvers Carol Danvers]], ComicBook/SpiderWoman (Jessica Drew), ComicBook/ShannaTheSheDevil and ComicBook/{{Mockingbird}}. Spidey has also flirted with ComicBook/SheHulk; indeed, when he first met her in the TeamUpSeries, he explicitly thought Jen was a “babe” instead of monstrous like everyone else up to that point and was very impressed with her strength. There was also the second crossover with ComicBook/{{Superman}} when Spidey briefly encountered ComicBook/WonderWoman. After convincing her he wasn't an enemy, he quickly quips, "Is it too early in our relationship to propose marriage?" Bonus points for Wondy being a literal Amazon.
* ''[[ComicBook/MilesMorales Spider-Man (Miles Morales)]]'': Many of his love interests are superheroines who can kick butt.

* Comicbook/RedSonja. In the comics, many men are explicitly attracted to her because she is a woman who knows how to fight.

* Another X-Men example in Hellion. When he realizes he has a crush on Shark-Girl during ''Spider-Man and the X-Men'', Hellion remarks on his tendency to be attracted to savage {{Action Girl}}s (his previous romantic interest having been Comicbook/{{X 23}}).

* It doesn't come up in dialogue much, but pretty much every woman ComicBook/{{Cyclops|MarvelComics}} has been involved with is an ActionGirl. His two major love interests are ComicBook/JeanGrey, who even without her immense psychic powers is [[AmazonianBeauty tall, toned yet muscular]] and one hell of a fighter; and ComicBook/EmmaFrost, who has SuperStrength and is also more than capable when forced to get her hands dirty. In alternate universes he's been involved with ComicBook/{{Storm|MarvelComics}}, ComicBook/CarolDanvers and Frenzy. You could argue it's because he almost exclusively dates superheroines[=/=]reformed villainesses, but the one Muggle he was with was a tough as nails ship's captain turned interdimensional adventurer.

* ''ComicBook/SpiderMan'': Most of the women Peter has shown interest in are strong, independent, opinionated and not afraid to speak up. His two major love interests are ComicBook/MaryJaneWatson and ComicBook/BlackCat, both of whom fit these categories. Other women he has dated or shown an interest in include ComicBook/CarolDanvers, ComicBook/SpiderWoman (Jessica Drew), ComicBook/ShannaTheSheDevil and ComicBook/{{Mockingbird}}. Spidey has also flirted with ComicBook/SheHulk; indeed, when he first met her in the TeamUpSeries, he explicitly thought Jen was a “babe” instead of monstrous like everyone else up to that point and was very impressed with her strength. There was also the second crossover with ComicBook/{{Superman}} when Spidey briefly encountered ComicBook/WonderWoman. After convincing her he wasn't an enemy, he quickly quips, "Is it too early in our relationship to propose marriage?" Bonus points for Wondy being a literal Amazon.