Every Romantic Comedy Ever

Part 1: Guy and girl are impressed with each other's good looks, but once they talk they realize that at least one of them can't stand the other.

Part 2: Guy and girl are forced into each other's company and realize they like each other

Part 3: Guy and girl are in love!

Part 4: Guy does something stupid and girl gets pissed.

Part 5: Guy concocts grand and over-the-top scheme to win back girl

Part 6: Guy and girl live happily ever after!

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There are even some non-romantic comedies that have a romantic sub-plot that follows this arc pretty much by the book. And who started it?

JANE. AUSTEN. PRIDE AND PREJUDICE. The precursor to all chick flicks.

--Jon