Legitimate rape: A new form of birth control

A brutal Funny or Die parody reimagines "legitimate rape" as a pharmaceutical
Prachi Gupta
August 30, 2012 9:29PM (UTC)

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.

Let us know what you think in the comments.

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

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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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