Quote by Lisa Edelstein

When Luke and Laura dated in 'General Hospital' when I was a kid, I was very excited. And that was a rather pathetic relationship if you break it down because let's face it: he raped her... and then they got married. There's all kinds of things that TV does to relationships.

When Luke and Laura dated in 'General Hospital' when I was a

Summary

This quote acknowledges the flawed nature of romantic relationships depicted on television. It specifically mentions the controversial storyline of Luke and Laura from the soap opera 'General Hospital' - a relationship that initially began with a rape but eventually led to marriage. The speaker highlights how television often manipulates and distorts real-life relationships, presenting them in a way that may not be healthy or realistic. It serves as a reminder of the potential consequences and moral complexities involved in the portrayal of relationships in the media.

Topics

Deception/lying

By Lisa Edelstein

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