Can fan theories contribute to the perception of queerbaiting?

Through studying internet fan communities, this thesis, with the focus on TV shows, analyses what is meant with the term queerbaiting and how it works as an. Jun 9, 2021 ... Queerbaiting used to mean "these characters express queerness in the text, but the creators deny it." People are now using it to mean "these ... Jan 21, 2018 ... If you aren't familiar, let me explain the definition of 'queerbaiting' and the significance of how it relates to Star Wars. Queerbaiting is ... Jul 1, 2021 ... People just do not know what queerbait means anymore, do they? No. Sherliam is not queerbait. Despite the fact that there's thick queer ... Jul 9, 2021 ... Queerbaiting is when a piece of media hints at queerness being present in it, but doesn't actually include any queer representation. Queerbaiting is a term originally reclaimed as a means of queer activism through fan ... Queer-baiting: What is it and why is it harmful? Independent ... Mar 30, 2013 ... In this situation, the queerbaiting is intended to appeal to gay-fetishizing straight male readers rather than females, but the point is still ... Mar 20, 2024 ... ... is a bit condescending and disrespectful. To queerbait or shipbait, it means we were taking advantage of possible queer characters and ... Jun 17, 2019 ... Queer baiting is a form of gaslighting in which writers, producers, actors, and the text itself gesture towards queer relationships or ... Dec 11, 2012 ... To me, queerbaiting is more when there is some actual sign that the ship is going to become canon. Like, an average (totally non-fandom) viewer ...