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'''Subtext''' is content in [[canon]] (or, sometimes, [[fanworks]]) that is meant to be understood by the audience without being explicitly stated.  In fan discussions, subtext most commonly refers to canon that is felt to imply a romantic [[Shipping|relationship]] or [[UST]] between two characters, or to hint at a character's sexual orientation.

'''Subtext''' is content in [[canon]] (or, sometimes, [[fanworks]]) that is meant to be understood by the audience without being explicitly stated.  In fan discussions, subtext most commonly refers to canon that is felt to imply a romantic [[Shipping|relationship]] or [[UST]] between two characters, or to hint at a character's sexual orientation.

Subtext does not necessarily have to be deliberate on the part of the author, and there have been many debates over whether certain subtext may exist in canon whether or not the [[authorial intent|writer intended to put it there]].

Most shows with fannish appeal were not written with the intention to portray a homosexual relationship between the male heroes, and an argument is often made that fans are seeing sexual relationships or attraction where they don't really exist. However, particularly in dramatics, subtext does not necessarily have to be deliberate on the part of the author. There have been many debates over whether certain subtext exists in canon whether or not the [[authorial intent|writer intended to put it there]].

Most media fans are probably familiar with "[[slash]]y subtext" from ''Star Trek''. Fans of the show analyze the scripts and acting in minute detail to spot details that can be interpreted as proving that [[Kirk and Spock have a K/S|homosexual relationship]]. Fans of every and any show with fannish appeal may hunt for "slashy subtext" and confess to viewing the show through "[[slash goggles]]".

Most media fans are probably familiar with "[[slash]]y subtext" from ''Star Trek''. Fans of the show analyze the scripts and acting in minute detail to spot details that can be interpreted as proving a [[K/S|homosexual relationship]] between Kirk and Spock. Fans of every and any show with fannish appeal may hunt for "slashy subtext" and confess to viewing the show through "[[slash goggles]]".

In ''[[Xena: Warrior Princess|Xena]]'' fandom, "subtext" refers to the implication that [[Xena and Gabrielle|Xena/Gabrielle]] are meant to be understood as a Lesbian couple.<ref>[http://www.xenite.org/faqs/subtext.html Xena - The Subtext FAQ for alt.tv.xena], Version 1.08, updated 1998. (Accessed 26 December 2008)</ref> A "subtexter" in Xena fandom is someone who is a fan of Lesbian subtext. Here, references to subtext links, subtext fanfiction, subtext virtual seasons, etc. are referring to a Lesbian interpretation of the source.  

In ''[[Xena: Warrior Princess|Xena]]'' fandom, "subtext" refers to the implication that [[Xena and Gabrielle|Xena/Gabrielle]] are meant to be understood as a Lesbian couple.<ref>[http://www.xenite.org/faqs/subtext.html Xena - The Subtext FAQ for alt.tv.xena], Version 1.08, updated 1998. (Accessed 26 December 2008)</ref> A "subtexter" in Xena fandom is someone who is a fan of Lesbian subtext. Here, references to subtext links, subtext fanfiction, subtext virtual seasons, etc. are referring to a Lesbian interpretation of the source.