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.

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.

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