Queerbaiting, a term gaining traction online, is often misunderstood and misused, causing unintended harm to individuals, particularly actors, rather than holding responsible networks accountable. Queerbaiting refers to a media strategy where creators hint at same-sex relationships to appeal to LGBTQ+ viewers without fully representing them. This practice aims to maintain conservative audiences while attracting queer fans, ultimately boosting the popularity of a movie or TV show without delivering genuine representation. The "Pitch Perfect" franchise is a prominent example, teasing a romantic relationship between characters Beca and Chloe but failing to follow through, leaving many queer fans disappointed. Before "Pitch Perfect 3" hit theaters, Universal Studios teased a potential romance between Beca and Chloe, sparking excitement among young, queer fans. They even posted a Twitter compilation titled "Will Bechloe Ever Happen?" However, despite the anticipation, the film failed to deliver on this promise, leaving many disappointed. But let us not confuse Queerbaiting with another practice called queer coding, where creators subtly imply queerness because they can't openly portray it. For years, depicting homosexual content in media was illegal, leading to the use of subtext and coding to tell queer stories. The Hays Code, enforced from 1934 to 1968, restricted positive queer depictions but allowed queer-coded antagonists, which ultimately led to the creation of many Disney villains. #Queer Up Gay Culture