A phrase with two meanings:
1) When the writer(s) of a geek franchise introduce backstory, characters, rules, lists of information, and other continuity details that are intentionally vague, contradictory, and unresolved. The intent is to provoke fan wank and other arguments while always having the carrot of "this issue, we find THIS out!" to dangle in front of fans. Mainstream superhero comics run almost exclusively on this.
2) When a blogger or other editorial writer does an in-depth analysis of a creative work radically counter to the assumptions of its fanbase in order to provoke outrage and fan wank. Usual tactics include "over-analyzing" fantastical elements (e.g. "Man of Steel, Woman of Kleenex"), unflattering interpretations of the themes, and otherwise presenting valid arguments why the story does not logically work.
1) When the writer(s) of a geek franchise introduce backstory, characters, rules, lists of information, and other continuity details that are intentionally vague, contradictory, and unresolved. The intent is to provoke fan wank and other arguments while always having the carrot of "this issue, we find THIS out!" to dangle in front of fans. Mainstream superhero comics run almost exclusively on this.
2) When a blogger or other editorial writer does an in-depth analysis of a creative work radically counter to the assumptions of its fanbase in order to provoke outrage and fan wank. Usual tactics include "over-analyzing" fantastical elements (e.g. "Man of Steel, Woman of Kleenex"), unflattering interpretations of the themes, and otherwise presenting valid arguments why the story does not logically work.
1) Kingdom Hearts creator Tetsuya Nomura's introduction of a dozen vague, unresolved plot points and refusal to clarify anything is classic fanboy baiting.
2) I wrote a fanboy-bait article explaining why Usagi of Sailor Moon is a terrible role-model. I bet I'll have a hundred pissed-off comments by tonight.
2) I wrote a fanboy-bait article explaining why Usagi of Sailor Moon is a terrible role-model. I bet I'll have a hundred pissed-off comments by tonight.
by AlexTwentyTwo February 23, 2012
Get the fanboy baitingmug. (v.) Cop a feel, grope.
Fully expecting to be slapped, Jimmy slugged a shot, walked up to Susan and trout baited her. Surprisingly, she did not seem to mind. "Is that all you got, walleye?" she giggled, "I was expecting a man!"
by Buck T March 9, 2008
Get the trout baitmug. 1. To avoid responsibility for one's actions or deflect responsibility for another's actions by claiming religious persecution.
2. To advance a political agenda by claiming those opposed to it are engaging in religious persecution.
2. To advance a political agenda by claiming those opposed to it are engaging in religious persecution.
1. Joe Doe was fired from his popular reality show for engaging in inappropriate conduct with a staffer. Senator John Roe talks about his strong faith-based values and suggests Joe is being persecuted because of his faith, thereby engaging in faith-baiting.
2. Presidential candidate Robert Jones spoke at a rally stating that his constituents inability to impose their religious beliefs on others constituted the start of religious persecution, thereby engaging in faith-baiting.
2. Presidential candidate Robert Jones spoke at a rally stating that his constituents inability to impose their religious beliefs on others constituted the start of religious persecution, thereby engaging in faith-baiting.
by Head of the Maids' Union October 22, 2015
Get the faith-baitingmug. When you know a person of the opposite gender who is a catch, but you want to do a buddy a solid, and arrange to meet said person only to "randomly" find your buddy at the same place, and quickly leave after feigning an emergency.
Stephanie is such a catch, but I'm already in a relationship. She'd be perfect for Paul though. I think I'll call her up for drinks and then bait and switch her.
by Ay-Ay-Rahn June 16, 2019
Get the Bait and switchmug. "Look at that Fudge Brownie, I've got a Bait Boner"
"Hew pet, stick me tea on, once I've scranned it, I'll hoy me bait boner clean up you."
"Hew pet, stick me tea on, once I've scranned it, I'll hoy me bait boner clean up you."
by patbutcherswetlips October 26, 2011
Get the Bait Bonermug. "Did you guys hear about Shawna's big w- oh wait, never mind I can't tell you it's a secret"
"Come on dude. Don't be such a bait-hole."
"Come on dude. Don't be such a bait-hole."
by Dan Marker April 22, 2015
Get the Bait-holemug. A combination of "frau", which is German for "Mrs." or "woman" and the word "bait", in the sense of tempting someone, the contemporary meaning of "frau bait" is two-fold:
1) a good-looking, almost pretty, young man who appeals to (often older) women
2) soft, sensitive, romantic or non-macho qualities, gestures or abilities displayed by a male, which are stereotypically thought to be appealing to women
1) a good-looking, almost pretty, young man who appeals to (often older) women
2) soft, sensitive, romantic or non-macho qualities, gestures or abilities displayed by a male, which are stereotypically thought to be appealing to women
1) With those lovely long blond locks, the band members were all frau bait. Did you hear all the screaming in the audience?
2) If you want to score with her, bring her a single red rose. That's always total frau bait.
2) If you want to score with her, bring her a single red rose. That's always total frau bait.
by Poetessa August 11, 2010
Get the frau baitmug.