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* ''VideoGame/FalloutNewVegas'': The [[MadScientist Think Tank]] in Old World Blues mostly regard humans with bewilderment and revulsion, having long ago [[BrainInAJar shed their own bodies]]... mostly, that is, except for Dr. Dala. In contrast to her colleagues, she is fascinated to the point of obsession with human physiology and anatomy, and her interest in "formography" is treated by the others as a perverse fetish. They're not far off: she is [[FantasticArousal obviously turned on]] by just talking about humans, and [[ImmodestOrgasm her reaction]] to [[PlayerCharacter the Courier]] simply breathing for her is something to behold.

** [[TheSpock Spock]] himself is a particularly interesting example: he often seems to know more about Earth history and culture than the human characters, which at first seems odd but makes sense considering [[HumanMomNonHumanDad his dual human heritage]]--he may shun it in public, but is obviously intrigued by it in private.

* A ComicBook/New52 issue of ''{{Superman}}'' opens with Orion of the Comicbook/NewGods musing that while humanity may be weaker than his people in dozens of ways, he finds humans more ''interesting.''

* ''VisualNovel/DanganronpaV3KillingHarmony'' has Korekiyo Shinguji, the Ultimate Anthropologist, who is deeply fascinated by humanity's different cultures, traditions, customs, legends, folklore, poetry, etc. He believes have all humans have unlimited beauty, even the parts of themselves that they consider ugly. He also wonders what kinds of beauty his fellow gifted inmates will display in their distressful situation.

** Loki was a notable aversion with his disdain for anything mortal for long (except [[ReallyGetsAround women apparently]]). Until he died in the ''{{Comicbook/Siege}}'' and was [[Comicbook/JourneyIntoMystery reborn as a child]], when he not only became the most prominent example, but reached SenseFreak[=/=]PopCulturedBadass levels. He even [[Comicbook/LokiAgentOfAsgard moved to Manhattan]].

->"I do ''not'' have a human fetish!"

* Comicbook/Eternals villain Druig, of all people, seems to sincerely like humans a lot. He may be an utterly horrible immortal, but he claims he finds them worthy of respect and study - and wants to see what they eventually grow into. Although the humans he counts as friends may not be the most pleasant people - e.g. Subutai’s mongol horde.

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** Q from ''Series/StarTrekTheNextGeneration'' -- a being of almost limitless power who spoke disparagingly of humanity (and put it [[HumanityOnTrial on trial]]), yet was also fascinated by humans, devising countless annoying and dangerous ways to explore our natures, and appearing as a human each time. The one time he was ''really'' turned human, as a punishment, he was not particularly happy about it, though. (But then, he was given the choice of which less-advanced alien to be turned into, and chose to be human.) Although it's hinted that it's not so much humanity in general he's intrigued by, but ''[[FoeYay Picard]]'' in particular.

->''"I do ''not'' have a human fetish!"''

** The Andalites find humans, especially their food and sense of taste, to be absolutely astounding. Apparently, cinnamon buns are one of humanity's best inventions ever.

Okay, everyone knows that EvilCannotComprehendGood, right? And TheSpock or EmotionlessGirl can't really understand why humans do such [[HeroicSacrifice crazy things]]. And don't even get me started on [[AnthropomorphicPersonification gods]] and [[EldritchAbomination Eldritch Abominations]].

* ''VisualNovel/NewDanganRonpaV3'' has Korekiyo Shinguji, the Ultimate Anthropologist, who is deeply fascinated by humanity's different cultures, traditions, customs, legends, folklore, poetry, etc. He believes have all humans have unlimited beauty, even the parts of themselves that they consider ugly. He also wonders what kinds of beauty his fellow gifted inmates will display in their distressful situation.

** The Andalites also find humans, especially their food and sense of taste, to be absolutely astounding. Apparently, cinnamon buns are one of humanity's best inventions ever.
* [[AC:Death]] of the Literature/{{Discworld}} finds humanity very interesting, and has created his domain in the style of a human house, even if he hasn't grasped all the subtleties of why the fittings and items inside look like they do.
** And played with in ''Discworld/ThiefOfTime'' with the Auditors. They think themselves to be above humanity, and they despise (or they would if they had emotions) any individuality, but when they assume a human body, they become intrigued about their new feelings and senses, as much as they refuse to admit it.
** This trope has actually led to such improbable CharacterDevelopment as [[spoiler:the original Bogeyman]] evolving into the Tooth Fairy over thousands of years [[spoiler:because he had the epiphany that young children were so vulnerable, as using even a single tooth with a spell could make the child believe whatever the caster wants, someone should protect them.]]

* The Beyonder of Creator/MarvelComics' ''ComicBook/SecretWars''.

* Played with in ''LightNovel/{{Durarara}}''. Izaya is fascinated by humanity, and says repeatedly that he loves all humans (minus Shizuo). To express his love, he observes everyone and manipulates them, even going so far as to kidnap/rescue a suicidal girl and watches to see if she really will kill herself. He is behind a good deal of strife in the series, all for the sake of gouging humans' reactions. Despite this, he himself is a human.

Compare HumanityIsInfectious, TheXenophile (the human equivalent). AlienArtsAreAppreciated may ensue. KlingonsLoveShakespeare is a subtrope where a specific aspect of human culture holds aliens' interest. In the case of the GreenSkinnedSpaceBabe, this becomes equivalent to WhatIsThisThingYouCallLove. See also HumansAreSpecial. A FantasticAnthropologist will often be this. It should also go without saying that the degree to which characters may be into humanity's quirks often varies. This trope crosses with EasilyImpressed and basically ''every'' facet of humanity dazzles them.

Compare HumanityIsInfectious, TheXenophile (the human equivalent). AlienArtsAreAppreciated may ensue. KlingonsLoveShakespeare is a subtrope where a specific aspect of human culture holds aliens' interest. In the case of the GreenSkinnedSpaceBabe, this becomes equivalent to WhatIsThisThingYouCallLove. See also HumansAreSpecial. A FantasticAnthropologist will often be this.

* The portrayal of the Archangel Uriel in ''Literature/TheDresdenFiles'' apparently finds humanity to be baffling in both a positive and negative senses. While he compares people who use names without understanding [[IKnowYourTrueName the power behind them]] to be incredibly frustrating, and is a bit put off by the snarkiness of certain humans, such as Dresden and [[spoiler: Jack Murphy]], he's also impressed by the courage, kindness, and spirit of humanity, averting AMillionIsAStatistic and being touched when Michael describes him as "my friend." Oh, and he enjoyed ''Film/StarWars.''

* [[spoiler:Kaworu]] from ''Anime/NeonGenesisEvangelion'' is characterized by this. [[spoiler:He's an angel, but he has a human appearance, likes classical music and heavily empathizes with Shinji, who he sees as a prime example of mankind's ability to persist even in the face of despair and hopelessness, eventually taking the decision of making the ultimate sacrifice for him. It is this love of humanity which makes him so notable, since he's much better adjusted than anyone else in the series]]. One might say this is the source of his popularity.

* Comicbook/TheMightyThor might as well be the poster boy for this, [[SugarWiki/HeartwarmingMoments developing into a love for Earth that transcends millennia,]] to the point that even as a very old man, [[SugarWiki/MomentOfAwesome he's willing to fight Galactus for the sake of Earth, despite the fact that it's dead and deserted, because he still loves it and because he loved humanity.]] Asgardians in general classically tend to be, at the very least, curious about humanity, and while some regard humans as being lesser, most of them have a definite respect for humanity's courage and perseverance and a strange fascination with our numerous foibles.