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People Are Seriously Outraged After “The Boys'” Showrunner Eric Kripke Dismissed A Brutal Sexual Assault Scene As “Hilarious”


Downplaying a character being subjected to sexual torture against his will, Eric said: "I love that it’s just such a perfect setup that he doesn’t know his own safe word. It’s just like a beautiful comedy setup that he’s trying to find it the whole time."

This article mentions sexual assault. If you or someone you know has experienced sexual assault, you can call the National Sexual Assault Hotline at 1-800-656-HOPE, which routes the caller to their nearest sexual assault service provider. You can also search for your local center here.

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