Queerbaiting / Slashbaiting

[erilyn]

Yo, what are some good examples of queerbaiting / slashbaiting fans (eg shows/TPTB try to have their cake and eat it too, by appealing to fans who want to see non-heterosexual characters/couples/storylines, but without actually, you know, making it canon)?

Looking for both specific stuff within narrative or external (interviews/cons/promos etc), any help appreciated :)

Comments

[deepbluemermaid.livejournal.com]

Good point, in general. In this case, I actually just went and rewatched the end of that gag reel, and it's very definitely intended for audiences to see it. Skip to the last ten seconds and see for yourself:

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=rCyUNU_RoBo

[erilyn.livejournal.com]

Agreed :) Though when I think of them and slashbait, can't go past the bromance promo http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=EXjKuSPeWrs