Difference between queerbaiting and explicitly queer representation in Good Omens.

[A much needed thread]

The definition of "queerbaiting" is when creators use the queer subtext/queer coded characters/ships to bring in viewership but NEVER explicitly state they are queer or canon

(From wikipedia: the definition of queerbaiting) +

Angels and Demons are sexless/genderless and therefore can be seen as canon non binary beings. They can be seen/present as ANY sexuality and gender identity. Making it explicitly queer. Isn& #39;t it lovely to get something so open and queer that it can be any queer identity??? +

Crowley and Aziraphale present as both male and female in the actual show. And Pollution uses they/them pronouns. Lord Beelzebub is androgynous and they can use any pronouns. +

IT IS A LOVE STORY.

No matter what Good Omens is, it IS a love story. Just because they dont kiss, or hold hands, or have sex, their love is clearly and canonly shown throughout the entire show (6000 years of love and adoration for each other!) Many see it as asexual. +

You can have any headcanon you want with regards to their relationship, sexuality and gender identity (and their own Efforts) but two things are certain. It is definitely NOT queerbaiting and it surely is a LOVE story.

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