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Marketing technique for fiction
"Queerbaiting" is a term used to describe certain creative and marketing practices (often related to a work of fiction) that seemingly hint at, but do
Queerbaiting
2016 play by Jack Thorne
Albus Potter and Scorpius Malfoy has been criticized as an example of "queerbaiting", with director John Tiffany stating his belief that it "would not [have]
Harry Potter and the Cursed Child
Harry_Potter_and_the_Cursed_Child
American supernatural mystery television series (2022–present)
structured episode of television." Wednesday has been repeatedly accused of queerbaiting. Many fans have interpreted Wednesday's close friendship and moments
Wednesday_(TV_series)
Pairing in Harry Potter fandom
leading to accusations of queerbaiting when they don't see their fantasy officially told. This isn't to say that queerbaiting isn't real – but there’s
Scorbus
Fandom pairing of Holmes and Watson
prominent examples of media accused of queerbaiting, and one of the primary sources of academic scholarship on queerbaiting. Freeman, who plays John Watson,
Johnlock
English singer, songwriter and actor (born 1994)
McCann, Hannah (2019). "Queerbaiting and Real Person Slash: The Case of Larry Stylinson". In Brennan, Joseph (ed.). Queerbaiting and fandom: teasing fans
Harry_Styles
British author (born 1965)
"'Friends? Always': queerbaiting, ambiguity, and erasure in Harry Potter and the Cursed Child". In Brennan, Joseph (ed.). Queerbaiting and Fandom: Teasing
J._K._Rowling
American singer (born 1997)
addressing the queerbaiting rumors where he responded to a fan saying "i like his song but i don't like supporting straight men doing queerbaiting." Apollo
Omar_Apollo
American singer and rapper
state his own sexuality led to public discussion and accusations of queerbaiting, which Hill has responded to by stating his sexuality is "immaterial"
Jake_Hill_(musician)
British YouTuber and author
Queerbaiting", Ellis identified common forms of LGBT representation and misrepresentation; of the latter, she included queer coding and queerbaiting.
Rowan_Ellis
2022 American television series
a "friendship". Critics praised the series for subverting the common queerbaiting trope by making Bonnet and Teach's relationship explicit before the end
Our_Flag_Means_Death
American singer-songwriter (born 2001)
language and slurs against gay and Black people. Eilish was also accused of queerbaiting after using the caption "I love girls" to promote the music video for
Billie_Eilish
2019 single by Ariana Grande
Single White Female (1992), while some publications criticized it for queerbaiting. Grande included "Break Up with Your Girlfriend, I'm Bored" on the setlist
Break Up with Your Girlfriend, I'm Bored
Break_Up_with_Your_Girlfriend,_I'm_Bored
Fictional character from Harry Potter
September 2023. Harrington, Delia (20 November 2018). "Fantastic Beasts 2 is Queerbaiting That Puts Dumbledore Back in the Closet". Den of Geek. Retrieved 28 September
Albus_Dumbledore
2021 single by Billie Eilish
congratulating her for coming out, while others accused her of queerbaiting. The queerbaiting allegations escalated on June 10, when Eilish posted behind-the-scenes
Lost Cause (Billie Eilish song)
Lost_Cause_(Billie_Eilish_song)
American actress
2017). "'Stranger Things' star Shannon Purser comes out as bi, addresses queerbaiting". USA Today. Archived from the original on April 20, 2017. Retrieved
Shannon_Purser
American rapper (born 1992)
September 3, 2024. Rude, Mey (July 26, 2021). "Cardi B Says 'Wild Side' Queerbaiting Claims Ignore Her Bisexuality". Out.com. Archived from the original on
Cardi_B
2024 South Korean film by Lee Jong-pil
Retrieved June 22, 2024 – via Naver. Opie, David (July 4, 2024). "Inside the Queerbaiting Controversy Behind 'Escape,' South Korea's Latest Action Blockbuster"
Escape (2024 South Korean film)
Escape_(2024_South_Korean_film)
American supernatural teen drama television series
representation of LGBTQ characters and issues and was critiqued for queerbaiting. The series premiere attracted a total of 2.17 million viewers. After
Teen_Wolf_(2011_TV_series)
Fire Emblem: Three Houses character
Substitute Thapliyal noted that there was anger among fans over perceived queerbaiting of Claude. Thapliyal speculated that this anger was due in part to the
Claude_von_Riegan
2009 film by Karyn Kusama
of childhood." Machado rejects accusations that the film is guilty of queerbaiting, considering it instead an effective depiction of the "central body of
Jennifer's_Body
American adult animated dark comedy superhero television series
Sophie Perry, writing for a lesbian lifestyle magazine, Curve, noted how queerbaiting has long endured in LGBTQ+ representation, noting how She-Ra and Harley
Harley_Quinn_(TV_series)
English actor (born 2004)
had quit Twitter the previous month due to harassment and claims of queerbaiting after he was photographed holding hands with actress Maia Reficco. In
Kit_Connor
2024 single by Billie Eilish
media outlets saw the video as homoerotic, while others accused her of queerbaiting. In response, Eilish posted behind-the-scenes pictures from the video
Lunch_(song)
Sexual attraction to people regardless of sex or gender identity
stereotypes Suicide among LGBTQ people list Monuments and memorials Queerbaiting Homosexuality and religion Transgender people and religion Prejudice
Pansexuality
Fandom pairing between two Supernatural characters
of them. Due to instances such as this, the show was often accused of queerbaiting, with one article from The Daily Dot pointing out that it occurred behind
Destiel
Daily Show' Mocks Rumor About Iran's New Supreme Leader: 'He's Obviously Queerbaiting'". TheWrap. Retrieved March 19, 2026. Ray, Alyssa (March 19, 2026). "'The
List of The Daily Show episodes (2026)
List_of_The_Daily_Show_episodes_(2026)
Gender identities outside of the gender binary
stereotypes Suicide among LGBTQ people list Monuments and memorials Queerbaiting Homosexuality and religion Transgender people and religion Prejudice
Non-binary
Australian author
sexuality in the media studies fields of fan and porn studies, his work on queerbaiting, slash fiction and manips, and gay pornography in particular. He serves
Joseph_Brennan_(author)
American fantasy television series (1995–2001)
KATHERINE (December 1, 2019), "QUEERYING SUBTEXT AND FANDOM IN XENA", Queerbaiting and Fandom, University of Iowa Press, pp. 112–117, doi:10.2307/j.ctvrs8xtj
Xena:_Warrior_Princess
thesis The Queer Gaze by Tim Wray. Male gaze Female gaze Queer theory Queerbaiting Queer coding Moss, Molly (April 3, 2019). "Thoughts on a Queer Gaze"
Queer_gaze
Changing gender presentation to accord with gender identity
stereotypes Suicide among LGBTQ people list Monuments and memorials Queerbaiting Homosexuality and religion Transgender people and religion Prejudice
Gender_transition
2021 animated action-adventure series
lack of an on-screen kiss in the first season led to accusations of queerbaiting. Vi and Caitlyn consummate their relationship in the second season with
Arcane_(TV_series)
Sexual attraction to more than one gender
stereotypes Suicide among LGBTQ people list Monuments and memorials Queerbaiting Homosexuality and religion Transgender people and religion Prejudice
Bisexuality
Using two women kissing on television to boost a show's ratings
because the second time, it means that they liked it." Bury your gays Queerbaiting 21 Jump Street included a kiss between series regular Holly Robinson
Lesbian_kiss_episode
Man assigned female at birth
stereotypes Suicide among LGBTQ people list Monuments and memorials Queerbaiting Homosexuality and religion Transgender people and religion Prejudice
Trans_man
Italian singer-songwriter and rapper (born 2001)
25 April 2025. Conti, Andrea (25 February 2023). "Olly a FqMagazine: "Queerbaiting a Sanremo? Mai, sono inclusivo. Chiedo scusa per il vecchio freestyle
Olly_(singer)
Scale for measuring sexual orientation
stereotypes Suicide among LGBTQ people list Monuments and memorials Queerbaiting Homosexuality and religion Transgender people and religion Prejudice
Kinsey_scale
2022 Marvel Studios film
expressed disappointment that this statement was false and that Marvel queerbaited the audience. Jade King of TheGamer felt expectations from queer audiences
Thor:_Love_and_Thunder
Video game character
unconfirmed, which the article described as part of a broader pattern of queerbaiting within the franchise. "Ike Voices (Fire Emblem)". Behind The Voice Actors
Ike_(Fire_Emblem)
Warner Bros. media franchise website
"'Friends? Always': queerbaiting, ambiguity, and erasure in Harry Potter and the Cursed Child". In Brennan, Joseph (ed.). Queerbaiting and Fandom: Teasing
Wizarding_World_Digital
2019 single by Billie Eilish
of Eilish's fans, who interpreted the title and lyrics as an act of queerbaiting. In response, she stated the lyrics were not intended to be offensive
Wish_You_Were_Gay
Social identity movements
stereotypes Suicide among LGBTQ people list Monuments and memorials Queerbaiting Homosexuality and religion Transgender people and religion Prejudice
LGBTQ_movements
Fictional character from Doctor Who
television writers. Many critics felt Yaz's feelings for the Doctor was queerbaiting, and /Film's BJ Colangelo felt it had an intentional lack of closure
Yasmin_Khan_(Doctor_Who)
2024 Marvel Studios television miniseries
Kelly McClure praised the series for not falling into the pattern of queerbaiting, and highlighted Hahn and Plaza's chemistry. Variety critic Alison Herman
Agatha_All_Along
Bubblegum, calling it "historic" and saying the finale was "more than queerbaiting" but rather a "true romantic relationship." The Adventure Time: Distant
LGBTQ themes in Western animation
LGBTQ_themes_in_Western_animation
Video game character
2024. Carpou, Madeline (March 28, 2023). "All the recent Disco Elysium queerbaiting is just a front for corporate greed". The Mary Sue. Archived from the
Kim_Kitsuragi
Physiology, identity and behavior
stereotypes Suicide among LGBTQ people list Monuments and memorials Queerbaiting Homosexuality and religion Transgender people and religion Prejudice
Human_female_sexuality
Promotional use of LGBTQ rights
strands of critique are combined in a way that lacks analytic rigor. Queerbaiting Rainbow capitalism Rodríguez, Ashley (June 15, 2022). "What is Rainbow
Pinkwashing_(LGBTQ)
Marriage of persons of the same sex or gender
stereotypes Suicide among LGBTQ people list Monuments and memorials Queerbaiting Homosexuality and religion Transgender people and religion Prejudice
Same-sex_marriage
websites between 2002 and 2005. Fathallah, Judith May (2021). "Is stage-gay queerbaiting? The politics of performative homoeroticism in emo bands". Journal of
Honorific nicknames in popular music
Honorific_nicknames_in_popular_music
Internet fandom
McCann, Hannah (2019). "Queerbaiting and Real Person Slash: The Case of Larry Stylinson". In Brennan, Joseph (ed.). Queerbaiting and fandom: teasing fans
Larries
2019 Canadian documentary film
entertainment by organizing campaigns against storytelling tropes such as queerbaiting and Dead Lesbian Syndrome. The film premiered on May 26, 2019 at the
Queering_the_Script
stereotypes Suicide among LGBTQ people list Monuments and memorials Queerbaiting Homosexuality and religion Transgender people and religion Prejudice
List_of_LGBTQ-related_films
Ship between two fictional characters in Doctor Who
representation of queer and LGBTQ+ communities, though it has been criticized as queerbaiting by some due to how their relationship concluded. Prior to the Thirteenth
Thasmin
British singer
Retrieved 7 March 2025. The Queerbaiting Song - Single by Matt Fishel, 17 May 2024, retrieved 7 March 2025 "Matt Fishel – The Queerbaiting Song (Official Video)"
Matt_Fishel
Fire Emblem: Three Houses character
Substitute (July 29, 2019). "Fire Emblem: Three Houses Is Catching Heat for Queerbaiting". Paste. Retrieved July 21, 2024. Weekes, Princess (May 28, 2022). "What
Dimitri_Alexandre_Blaiddyd
stereotypes Suicide among LGBTQ people list Monuments and memorials Queerbaiting Homosexuality and religion Transgender people and religion Prejudice
List_of_lesbian_fiction
Tourism marketed to LGBTQ people
stereotypes Suicide among LGBTQ people list Monuments and memorials Queerbaiting Homosexuality and religion Transgender people and religion Prejudice
LGBTQ_tourism
Fictional character from Heavenly Delusion
gender dysphoria through the relationship between Maru and Kiruko without queerbaiting audiences. On the other hand, Game Rant said while the comedy between
Kiruko
Retrieved August 5, 2022. Sarappo, Emma (April 9, 2022). "The Shadow That Queerbaiting Casts on Gay Romance". The Atlantic. Retrieved April 30, 2022. Morrison
List of dramatic television series with LGBTQ characters: 2020s
List_of_dramatic_television_series_with_LGBTQ_characters:_2020s
2021 single by Normani featuring Cardi B
titled "Why Queerbaiting Matters More Than Ever", in which music journalist Moises Mendez II accused Normani and Cardi B of queerbaiting in the music
Wild_Side_(Normani_song)
stereotypes Suicide among LGBTQ people list Monuments and memorials Queerbaiting Homosexuality and religion Transgender people and religion Prejudice
List_of_gender_identities
Gender identity descriptor
stereotypes Suicide among LGBTQ people list Monuments and memorials Queerbaiting Homosexuality and religion Transgender people and religion Prejudice
Cisgender
2022 film by Michael Grandage
while also commenting on Styles "fully embracing the ambiguity of his queerbaiting brand." Regarding Styles, David Jenkins of Little White Lies writes that
My_Policeman_(film)
Acceptance of homosexuality that is homophobic in nature
Homonationalism Internalized homophobia Pink money Pink vote Pinkwashing Queerbaiting Rainbow capitalism Straight-acting Straightwashing Transphobia Borrillo
Liberal_homophobia
British black comedy-drama thriller television series (2018–2022)
of "age-old issues dealing with LGBTQ representation on-screen, like queerbaiting or male-fantasy lesbianism", with Liao concluding that "Killing Eve is
Killing_Eve
Mostly heterosexual orientation with some homosexual activity
stereotypes Suicide among LGBTQ people list Monuments and memorials Queerbaiting Homosexuality and religion Transgender people and religion Prejudice
Heteroflexibility
FX/Hulu series, started 2022
using SydCarmy for "straightbaiting," a reversal of the more traditional queerbaiting. Whatever the nature of their relationship, by season 4, Carmy and Syd
Characters of The Bear (TV series)
Characters_of_The_Bear_(TV_series)
Lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender and queer
stereotypes Suicide among LGBTQ people list Monuments and memorials Queerbaiting Homosexuality and religion Transgender people and religion Prejudice
LGBTQ_(term)
Gay bar in Saint Petersburg, Russia
stereotypes Suicide among LGBTQ people list Monuments and memorials Queerbaiting Homosexuality and religion Transgender people and religion Prejudice
Blue Oyster (Saint-Petersburg, Russia)
Blue_Oyster_(Saint-Petersburg,_Russia)
2023 anime series
gender dysphoria through the relationship between Maru and Kiruko without queerbaiting audiences in a manner similar to "switcheroos" like Ranma ½ and Sailor
Heavenly_Delusion_(TV_series)
stereotypes Suicide among LGBTQ people list Monuments and memorials Queerbaiting Homosexuality and religion Transgender people and religion Prejudice
List of video games with LGBTQ characters: 2020s
List_of_video_games_with_LGBTQ_characters:_2020s
Filipino beauty pageant titleholder (born 1995)
October 11, 2025. Mallorca, Hannah (July 6, 2023). "Beatrice Gomez denies 'queerbaiting,' says she is pansexual and now has a boyfriend". INQUIRER.net. Retrieved
Beatrice_Gomez
Gender identity of lacking a gender
stereotypes Suicide among LGBTQ people list Monuments and memorials Queerbaiting Homosexuality and religion Transgender people and religion Prejudice
Agender
Baby or child raised as gender-neutral
stereotypes Suicide among LGBTQ people list Monuments and memorials Queerbaiting Homosexuality and religion Transgender people and religion Prejudice
Theyby
2019 single by Ariana Grande and Victoria Monét
that certain fans responded negatively to the song, accusing Grande of queerbaiting. Broadly writer Gabrielle Alexa criticized the accusations, stating "the
Monopoly_(song)
British advocacy group
stereotypes Suicide among LGBTQ people list Monuments and memorials Queerbaiting Homosexuality and religion Transgender people and religion Prejudice
Campaign for Homosexual Equality
Campaign_for_Homosexual_Equality
Magazine focusing on black lesbian life and culture
stereotypes Suicide among LGBTQ people list Monuments and memorials Queerbaiting Homosexuality and religion Transgender people and religion Prejudice
Onyx: Black Lesbian Newsletter
Onyx:_Black_Lesbian_Newsletter
and did not reciprocate the same feelings. The series was accused of queerbaiting fans with the interactions between Castiel and Dean for a long time.)
List of dramatic television series with LGBTQ characters: 1960s–2000s
List_of_dramatic_television_series_with_LGBTQ_characters:_1960s–2000s
2024 single by Charli XCX
likes boys but she knows I'd hit it" as "predatory" and accused her of queerbaiting, prompting an angry response from Eilish's brother Finneas O'Connell
Guess_(song)
Aspect of Madonna's reputation
as a fad when brought it into the masses. With the rise of the term queerbaiting since 2010s, Madonna has been one of several public figures accused of
Madonna_as_a_gay_icon
Japanese media franchise
adaptation has often been criticized by Western viewers for perceived queerbaiting with regards to the relationship between lead characters Kumiko Oumae
Sound!_Euphonium
Umbrella term for gender-variant Indigenous North Americans
stereotypes Suicide among LGBTQ people list Monuments and memorials Queerbaiting Homosexuality and religion Transgender people and religion Prejudice
Two-spirit
portrayed as queer on-screen. The franchise has also been criticized for queerbaiting, in particular for hinting at characters being queer and promoting the
Reception of the Marvel Cinematic Universe
Reception_of_the_Marvel_Cinematic_Universe
Palmer (August 16, 2018). "Voltron creator addresses fans over season 7's queerbaiting controversy". Polygon. Archived from the original on June 15, 2019. Retrieved
List of animated series with LGBTQ characters
List_of_animated_series_with_LGBTQ_characters
American television writer and producer (born 1981)
unique charm that subverted the genre and defied people's expectations of queerbaiting in media by depicting multiple canonically queer couples. They instantly
David Jenkins (television writer)
David_Jenkins_(television_writer)
Lesbian celebrity
Katy Perry's "I Kissed a Girl" accelerated the trend. Others work using queerbaiting and fauxmosexual appeal can be found in "Can't Remember to Forget You"
Celesbian
2022 specials of British sci-fi TV series
LGBTQ+ television writers. Many critics felt the Thasmin plotline was queerbaiting, and /Film's BJ Colangelo felt it had an intentional lack of closure
Doctor_Who_specials_(2022)
2021-01-15. Retrieved January 20, 2021. Brennan, Joseph, ed. (2015). Queerbaiting and Fandom: Teasing Fans through Homoerotic Possibilities. Iowa City
List of lesbian characters in television
List_of_lesbian_characters_in_television
American gay rights activist (1930–1978)
stereotypes Suicide among LGBTQ people list Monuments and memorials Queerbaiting Homosexuality and religion Transgender people and religion Prejudice
Harvey_Milk
Social institution of ancient Greece
stereotypes Suicide among LGBTQ people list Monuments and memorials Queerbaiting Homosexuality and religion Transgender people and religion Prejudice
Pederasty_in_ancient_Greece
Identity for people, usually lesbians, with masculine characteristics
stereotypes Suicide among LGBTQ people list Monuments and memorials Queerbaiting Homosexuality and religion Transgender people and religion Prejudice
Butch_(slang)
Video game character
"Queering Player Agency and Paratexts: An Analysis and Expansion of Queerbaiting in Video Games". Cultural Analysis and Social Theory. Archived from the
Rachel_Amber
stereotypes Suicide among LGBTQ people list Monuments and memorials Queerbaiting Homosexuality and religion Transgender people and religion Prejudice
LGBTQ_rights_in_Russia
Slang used predominantly among the LGBTQ community
stereotypes Suicide among LGBTQ people list Monuments and memorials Queerbaiting Homosexuality and religion Transgender people and religion Prejudice
LGBTQ_slang
Changes in sexuality or sexual identity
stereotypes Suicide among LGBTQ people list Monuments and memorials Queerbaiting Homosexuality and religion Transgender people and religion Prejudice
Sexual_fluidity
Character in the Marvel Cinematic Universe
Kelly McClure praised the series for not falling into the pattern of queerbaiting, and highlighted Hahn and Plaza's chemistry. Agatha Harkness and Rio
Death (Marvel Cinematic Universe)
Death_(Marvel_Cinematic_Universe)
2016 American animated science fiction television series
Palmer (August 16, 2018). "Voltron creator addresses fans over season 7's queerbaiting controversy". Polygon. Archived from the original on June 15, 2019. Retrieved
Voltron:_Legendary_Defender
Fictional character from Heavenly Delusion
gender dysphoria through the relationship between Maru and Kiruko without queerbaiting audiences similar to "switcheroos" like Ranma ½ and Sailor Moon. Game
Maru_(Heavenly_Delusion)
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Girl/Female
Assamese, Gujarati, Hindu, Indian, Malayalam, Marathi, Oriya, Sanskrit, Tamil, Telugu
Smiling Face; Moon Light
Boy/Male
Tamil
Fanishwar | பநிஷà¯à®µà®°Â
Lord of serpents, Vasuki
Boy/Male
Indian
Brave
Boy/Male
Hindu
Lord Shiva
Boy/Male
Tamil
Brijendra | பà¯à®°à®¿à®œà¯‡à®¨à¯à®¤à¯à®°Â
Lord of Brij, Krishna
Boy/Male
British, English
Fearsome
Girl/Female
Hindu
Blue, Durga, Pupil if the eye
Girl/Female
Hindu, Indian
Unique; Matchless
Girl/Female
Biblical
Burning.
Boy/Male
Australian, Hebrew
Son of the Red Earth; Earth; Man
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