From Vanity Fair · Chris Murphy · · 1m 40s
Queerbaiting Was Woke 1.0, Leave It Behind
Queerbaiting, a term from Woke 1.0, has passed its sell-by date and should be left behind for bigger issues.
In brief
Queerbaiting, a term from Woke 1.0, has passed its sell-by date and should be left behind for bigger issues. Queerbaiting, once a Woke 1.0 issue, is outdated as LGBTQ+ communities face greater threats. Originally reported by Vanity Fair.
Harry Styles in Queer Art Exhibit
A nude photo of Harry Styles is currently on display in a queer art exhibit at London’s National Portrait Gallery.
Queerbaiting Definition
Queerbaiting describes teasing queer activity without making it manifest, now used for anything upsetting the LGBTQ+ community.
Jack Innanen's Role
Jack Innanen plays Paul Baker on Adults, a character who dates female and male roommates but identifies as heterosexual.
Innanen on Queerbaiting
Innanen said queerbaiting involves falsely portraying oneself as queer, but Paul Baker’s fluidity makes queerbaiting unlikely.
Queerbaiting in Media
The term resurfaces with New York magazine’s sauna spread, King Princess’s comments, and Hannah Einbinder’s Instagram post.
Queerbaiting's Origins
Queerbaiting emerged in the 2010s as Woke 1.0 focused on redressing historical inequalities.
Trump's Impact
Trump’s executive orders banned transgender military service, restricted gender-affirming care, and added binary gender markers to passports.
Current Threats
LGBTQ+ communities face greater threats than queerbaiting, with many losing healthcare due to job insecurity.
Sexuality Spectrum
Sexuality is a spectrum, not binary, making queerbaiting accusations about actors misleading.
Who Bears Responsibility
Producers and casting directors, not actors, should be held accountable for queer representation opportunities.
Action Over Complaint
Queer communities should support trans rights, attend Drag Story Hours, and uplift allies instead of arguing about queerbaiting.
Queerbaiting's End
Queerbaiting, a Woke 1.0 term, has passed its sell-by date and should be left behind for bigger issues.
In short
Queerbaiting, once a Woke 1.0 issue, is outdated as LGBTQ+ communities face greater threats.
