Bait-and-switch Media refers to a category of internet memes where a video or image begins with enticing or suggestive content—often anime, fan art, or 'thirst traps'—only to abruptly cut to a completely different, high-energy scene. This 'switch' usually features characters like Senator Armstrong from Metal Gear Rising, Vergil from Devil May Cry, or various 'Status' memes designed to 'save' the viewer from the bait. Originating on platforms like Discord and TikTok, these memes thrive on subverting the viewer's expectations through sudden shifts in music and visual style. They are a staple of internet irony, used to mock horniness or simply provide a jarring comedic effect through extreme juxtaposition.