Fansplaining

Episode 139: The "Q" is for "Queerbaiting"


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In Episode 139, "The 'Q' is for 'Queerbaiting,'" Elizabeth and Flourish dig into the thorny concept of "queerbaiting"—when creators tease at queer relationships in their shows and films but fail to follow through. Topics covered include disconnects between creator and audience expectations, fans' conflation of shipping and representation, and shifting attitudes and norms in television writing and marketing. Plus: they read several listener responses to the previous episode, giving context to Destination Toast's stats on AO3 fanfic production in 2020.

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FansplainingBy Elizabeth Minkel & Flourish Klink

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