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One big problem in adaptations for other languages is the subjectivity in deciding which kind of affection is the proper one. (Incidently, ''aishiteru'' is a much less ambiguous term.) In some cases this is played for humor, while in other cases the [[Silk Hiding Steel|classy character]] ''is'' denying the confession but feigning ignorance to avoid causing the other person embarrassment.
One big problem in adaptations for other languages is the subjectivity in deciding which kind of affection is the proper one. (Incidently, ''aishiteru'' is a much less ambiguous term.) In some cases this is played for humor, while in other cases the [[Silk Hiding Steel|classy character]] ''is'' denying the confession but feigning ignorance to avoid causing the other person embarrassment.


See also [[The Four Loves]]. Compare [[The I Love You Stigma|The "I Love You" Stigma]].
See also [[The Four Loves]]. Compare [[The "I Love You" Stigma]].
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== Live Action TV ==
== Live Action TV ==
* In ''[[Stacked]]'', Skyler (a [[Hello Nurse]] bombshell played by Pamela Anderson) says "I love you" to Stuart, and he says it back. But Skyler (unlike Stuart) really did mean it in a generic, affectionate sense. When Stuart becomes clear on this, he pretends that he too is prone to say "I love you" in a casual, affectionate way--going so far as to say it to random customers in the bookshop where he and Skyler work.
* In ''[[Stacked]]'', Skyler (a [[Hello, Nurse!]] bombshell played by Pamela Anderson) says "I love you" to Stuart, and he says it back. But Skyler (unlike Stuart) really did mean it in a generic, affectionate sense. When Stuart becomes clear on this, he pretends that he too is prone to say "I love you" in a casual, affectionate way--going so far as to say it to random customers in the bookshop where he and Skyler work.
* On an early episode of ''[[That Seventies Show]]'', a nervous Eric says to Donna, "I love you... man." Thus spoiling the first three words.
* On an early episode of ''[[That Seventies Show]]'', a nervous Eric says to Donna, "I love you... man." Thus spoiling the first three words.
** And that's his ''second'' attempt. On his first try he for some reason went with, "I love cake."
** And that's his ''second'' attempt. On his first try he for some reason went with, "I love cake."
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[[Category:Poor Communication Kills]]
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[[Category:Love You And Everybody]]
[[Category:Love You And Everybody]]
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