I would imagine that works in general with people in more cases than only this one. I couldn't imagine hitting on a woman "Wow it's you.. I've been following you in parks for months!" and then try to make it sounds as an impressive, nice feat.
People have different assumptions on how they can be at their best, but in most cases certain level of neutrality is far more better than trying to be in the extremes.
LOL. Yeah, in dating this is a MUCH worse strategy than even friends and networking.
Completely agree here. Well said.