The term "backroom casting couch" refers to the practice of casting directors or producers coercing aspiring actors into performing sexual favors in exchange for a role or audition. This can take many forms, from subtle hints to outright demands. The "jori free" part of the term refers to the fact that these exploitation schemes often operate under the guise of "free" or "no-strings-attached" auditions, where aspiring actors are lured into compromising situations with the promise of a career-making opportunity.