When an author pretends, or claims a character is gay without actually having the character be gay. Often associated with queer baiting.
Minna- Hey, so are any of your characters ACTUALLY gay?
John- My character Donald is gay!
Minna- Yeah, but there's no indication in your book that he is, no hints, no mentions. Let me guess, he's Dumbledore gay.
John- My character Donald is gay!
Minna- Yeah, but there's no indication in your book that he is, no hints, no mentions. Let me guess, he's Dumbledore gay.
by witchwatch December 6, 2016