Line #14 PlayingWith/StalkingIsLove


1	'''Basic Trope''': The target of a StalkerWithACrush finds out about them and is flattered rather than horrified.
2	* '''Straight''': Alice finds out that Bob has been spying on her for some time, taking pictures and yearning after her from afar. She finds this romantic rather than creepy.
3	* '''Exaggerated''':
4	** Alice learns that Bob has been following her around, memorizing her schedule and keeping exhaustive records of her every move. Instead of barracading herself in the house and calling the police, she squeals with delight and embraces him.
5	** Alice and Bob are BOTH trying to stalk each other, but their [[GambitPileup gambits pile up]] and they keep [[MissedHimByThatMuch missing each other by inches]]. May or may not be resolved by LastPlanStanding.
6	* '''Downplayed''':
7	** Although while Alice is flattered and even reciprocates his feelings, she still is worried that there might be something wrong with him.
8	** The "stalking" is not really stalking: e.g. no spying or personal invasion is ever committed, the attention is not unwanted even if it's not reciprocated, it's PlayedForLaughs or pathetic rather than creepy, and it's more of an exaggerated case of GroupieBrigade than actual stalking.
9	** While Alice isn’t happy that Bob is stalking her, she views it more like a mild annoyance than anything else.
10	* '''Justified''':
11	** Alice DesperatelyCravesAffection and [[ICantBelieveAGuyLikeYouWouldNoticeMe never imagined anyone would take an interest in her]], let alone ''this'' much interest.
12	** Bob's stalking feeds Alice's ego.
13	** Alice has been isolated through out almost all of life. Years of isolation have made it so that she craves attention and socialization so much that to her being stalked is a good thing.
14	** Alice has NoSocialSkills or any psychological or social knowledge, making her unaware what kinds of people stalkers are and how inappropriate it is.
15	** In the second downplayed version, because the behavior is innocuous, if slightly inappropriate where there isn't an existing relationship. It ''might'' worsen into "real" stalking, or it could just be Bob's clumsy way of demonstrating affection and interest because he genuinely doesn't know any better.
16	** Alice is just as messed up as Bob.
17	* '''Inverted''': Bob likes Alice, and so [[ShrinkingViolet he tries his best to avoid her]] as not to make a fool of himself in front of her. When Alice finds out about this, she finds it charming and romantic.
18	* '''Subverted''':
19	** It seems like Alice finds Bob's actions romantic but it is later revealed that it was all a lie (out of fear that if she directly told him how she finds his actions revolting he would react rather violently.) Alice approaches Bob and tells him how flattered she is but when he gets himself ready to date her she leaves and when she is further away from him she calls the police and have him arrested.
20	** Alice is flattered by Bob's utter "devotion" to her. But then Bob reveals that he is a StalkerWithoutACrush trying to get some dirt on her or intimidate her. As a result, she either quickly realizes how creepy it was in the first place or is left heartbroken.
21	* '''Double Subverted''':
22	** However Alice had Bob arrested because she wanted to see just how serious of a stalker he is. When Bob breaks out of jail and tracks down Alice, she is flattered.
23	** Bob later falls in love with her and starts stalking her again. He also begins sneaking into her house and leaving around chocolates and jewelry for her as an apology. Alice finds this sweet and they end up in a loving relationship.
24	** Bob wasn't stalking her because he was attracted to her, he wanted to be her friend but didn't know how.
25	* '''Parodied''':
26	** Bob's devotion to stalking Alice is ''incredibly'' creepy, but Alice turns out to be a NightmareFetishist -- which scares ''Bob'' off and reverses the entire situation, as she becomes ''his'' stalker.
27	** People actually pay people to stalk them. [[labelnote:note]] Bonus points if there are arguments against this practice under the reasoning that stalking should be done out of love not money! If so, cue the DoesThisRemindYouOfAnything vibes. [[/labelnote]]
28	** Bob has been turned into Alice's cellphone and now can stalk her all he wants, Alice indeed loves him back because she's a complete DramaQueen and an AttentionWhore who is always texting, posting gossip on social media or taking selfies.
29	* '''Zig Zagged''': Alice responds favorably to Bob at first, but as she learns more about the depths of his obsession, she wavers between feeling flattered and feeling deeply disturbed. Her friends and family also respond in varying ways, ranging from "Aww! How romantic!" to "Oh God what?!" and "Hang on, [[BoyfriendBlockingDad Daddy]] just has to [[DisproportionateRetribution get his gun...]]"
30	* '''Averted''':
31	** Alice is not being stalked at all.
32	** Alice is creeped out by Bob's inappropriate behavior and she files for a restraining order.
33	** Alice never finds out that Bob is stalking her.
34	* '''Enforced''':
35	** The StalkerWithACrush is the AuthorAvatar.
36	** Alternately, the stalker is a [[invoked]]RelationshipSue for the AuthorAvatar.
37	* '''Lampshaded''': "So, instead of getting a restraining order, you sleep with him? Alice, you need help".
38	* '''Invoked''': "When Alice finds out I've been stalking her, she'll be so flattered, that she'll want me".
39	* '''Exploited''': It's well known in town that if you want a date with Alice, you'd better get a hold of her schedule and some binoculars.
40	* '''Defied''': "I'll see your psycho ass in court!"
41	* '''Discussed''': "I would have called the cops myself, but apparently Alice thinks Bob stalking her was really hot."
42	* '''Conversed''': "Liking the notion of being stalked is [[TooDumbToLive a dumb way to die]]. You have no idea whether the stalker [[BreadEggsBreadedEggs likes you, wants to kill you, or]] worse... [[{{Yandere}} both]]."
43	* '''Implied''': When Carl asks Alice how she met Bob, Alice says, "Oh, we fell in LoveAtFirstSight! Well, technically, he saw me long before I saw him, but still..." and shows off the engagement ring on her finger with a happy "{{Squee}}" Carl's face freezes in an OhCrapSmile as he realizes the significance of what Alice said.
44	* '''Deconstructed''':
45	** Alice's positive reaction to him adds fuel to the fire; however, after becoming her boyfriend, Bob finds that Alice is "changing" from the ideal image he'd constructed of her to something different. Something he doesn't like as much... The steps he takes to ''fix'' this mainly make matters worse, until the relationship comes to a painful, destructive end.
46	** Alice is delusional and paranoid, and only thinks Bob is stalking her. Bob just happens to ride the same bus as her and lives down the street from her but has no real interest in her at all.
47	* '''Reconstructed''':
48	** Despite his initial stalking attitude, Bob mellows out as his love for Alice grows stronger and learns to trust her. Alice, for her part, turns from ProneToTears to a confident, happy young woman and both end up HappilyMarried.
49	** Alice starts stalking Bob, and when he finds out he thinks it’s romantic.
50	* '''Played For Laughs''': Bob is [[WithCatlikeTread incredibly bad at the "not being seen" part of stalking]], and Alice [[FailedASpotCheck has no ranks in Spot]]. HilarityEnsues.
51	* '''Played For Drama''': Alice's parents find out that Bob has been stalking on their daughter for weeks and Alice seems to be flattered by it. This ends with a SurprisinglyRealisticOutcome.
52	* '''Played For Horror''': Bob is a serial killer, and his victims are young lovers who see stalking as a potentially cute dependency. Since they allow him to stalk and profile them, Bob is able to set up his murders in ways that leave him less susceptible than if he were to kill people without knowing anything about them.
53	* '''Untwisted''': PrivateDetective Bob is hired to stalk Alice to his confusion, "what exactly am I looking for?". When pressed Bob's client Charlie admits that he himself was hired to hire Bob. After working his way up a series of middlemen Bob discovers the real client is Alice herself who likes the thought of someone watching her every move.
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