Definition of «queerbait»
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"Queerbait" is a colloquial shorthand for 'queerbaiting,' referring to the practice where creators hint at, but do not actually depict, a same-sex romantic relationship between characters. It is used by fans to express frustration or cynical amusement when a show or game uses homoerotic tension to attract an LGBTQ+ audience without providing actual representation. The term is often used in a critical register, though it can sometimes be used jokingly when fans acknowledge they are being teased by the writers. It highlights a perceived manipulative marketing tactic in modern media storytelling.
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> I know the writers are just giving us queerbait to keep the shippers happy, but I'm falling for it anyway.
> That scene in the rain was such obvious queerbait that I almost turned the TV off.
> If they don't make the couple canon by the finale, the whole season was just one big queerbait.
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