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Legitimate rape: A new form of birth control

A brutal Funny or Die parody reimagines "legitimate rape" as a pharmaceutical

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Funny or Die has released a scathing new video that takes Rep. Todd Akin’s, R-Mo., infamous comment to its logical conclusion, advertising “legitimate rape” as a form of birth control.

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(Warning: This video contains personal violence and may not be suitable for all viewers).

By Prachi Gupta

Prachi Gupta is an Assistant News Editor for Salon, focusing on pop culture. Follow her on Twitter at @prachigu or email her at pgupta@salon.com.

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