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seems like some people have never actually seen what queer baiting is, and have never seen an example. a definition can be taken in different way for anything. the dteam aren't queerbaiting
queerbaiting is essentially, implying that characters could be lgbt+ but never saying it. it's exaggerating characters 'feelings' or looks to another, then never acting on them or saying they feel a way about them.
examples: (from googling "examples of queerbaiting")
examples: (from googling "examples of queerbaiting")
the dteam aren't queerbaiting. they make jokes about dating, kissing, having sex. like a lot of friends do. they have said multiple times that they aren't dating / that they're straight. and their "unless" jokes are very clearly sarcastic and are very clearly jokes
so many friends joke around in the same way. they don't put it in thumbnails, titles or attempt to market them being lgbt+ in any way.
which is what queerbaiting is, a marketing strategy. tv shows are more likely to show the implied lgbt+ characters in trailers or promotion
which is what queerbaiting is, a marketing strategy. tv shows are more likely to show the implied lgbt+ characters in trailers or promotion
photo shoots, have actors whos characters that 'have implied feelings towards eachother' do interviews and go to events together. the dteam are friends. they don't advertise it and they're having fun.
they're not queerbaiting. end of thread
