oh boy, now we have to go into Akwardville: hon, I AM a sex-abuse victim. I didn't ask for it either, and I knew the boy for a long time, and yes, I was afraid of telling people, and just let it go on. I finally told someone, and have developed a fiercely protective side for women in general. I don't want anyone to go through that. A good rule: Trust Your Gut (TYG). So, sorry, I get upset when I see a woman NOT TYGing, she was OBVIOUSLY uncomfortable.
@ilovetruffles99 and I think you're misunderstanding what I mean when I say she was "setting herself up for it." She wasn't listening to her natural survival instincts: "hm, there is something off with the way this guy is responding to me. I should stay away from him." or "this strange man wants me to go into his apartment while I'm wearing this revealing dress, I doubt he has chivalrous intentions." NOPE. she just WALTZED right in there!
she seems really nervous and insecure...why the hell would you set yourself up for an attack like that? "oh, a creepy guy who's staring at me from across the bar is coming over here...oh! he drew a picture of me [at this point, in real life, I'd run away-CREEPER ALERT!], oh! he wants me to pose for him-I know! I'll go to his house! nm that I don't really know him- I just can't say no! oh look, he's showing me arou--OOHHH FFFFFUUUUUUU---"
@ilovetruffles99 , she had no way of knowing what would happen, nor was she responsible for what he did. No one asks to be raped or do they "set themselves up for it". Was it poor judgement on her part? Yes. But he had no right to attack her.
@Muirmaiden well, OBVIOUSLY!!! I'm a little insulted that you think that I think she deserved it. I completely agree with you--she didn't deserve it, he had no right to attack her (does anyone EVER?!), and that she didn't ask for it. But the world is dangerous, and you have to--HAVE TO look out for yourself as a woman. Common Sense (it isn't so common, as expertly displayed by this woman)...this woman does not have it.
@ilovetruffles99 , it's not that simple. People reach fear & intimidation at different points. And often, women are raped by people they trust. Every situation is different, there are even different types of rapists, with different MOs. Was it smart of her to go off with him in an isolated place? No. But, it also was not an open invitation for him to attack her. Maybe she thought she COULD handle herself. Until you've been in that situation, you can't really judge.
@ilovetruffles99 , I respect that you don't feel she deserved it. But like I said, it's easy to judge when you haven't walked in the shoes of a victim. One of the main reasons rape is still underreported is because the victim blames herself and fears the judgement of others, not to mention fear of being attacked again. Many rapes are violent and the offenders threaten the victim - assuming that the attack does not end in murder. Just saying.
Why would you go anywhere with a stranger?.. I mean what did she expect going to his place like that, with sickos like this, it signals that "she wants it"
@atlasshrugged2u yes she wants it but she wants the guy to care about her. If a woman feels the guys don't care for her and just wants to have sex than she'll get turned off. Some woman want to be "forced" but by a man whom she can see has kind eyes.
she was my second favorite character in knots next to abby! sad thing she died of brain tumor in the show. and i think constance was not so happy about the way her character had to go.
Laura was a great character and this ep showed. But in the later seasons she didnt have much of a role and was kept in the background which is a shame . Due to budget cuts she was axed in season 9. i think marrying her off to Greg was a bit of a mistake, they were good together but part of her axing was down to the producers wanting Greg single again as Laura was his conscience at times
Karen was the good girl, Val was the weak girl, Paige and Ciji were the sexy young girls, Ann was the mean girl, and Abby was the bad girl.
Laura was far more complicated.
She started off as a regular gal, became the out-upon wife who's crappy husband cheated on her, became the ultimate victim here in the rape, and became the 1st real career gal on the series. She then climbed to the top, passing by Abby.
I agree! Constance McCashin's portrayal of Laura was the best thing about KL. They were so foolish to kill off this amazing character! The show went down hill after Laura died.
@nrthdude1 I agree with you. Laura never fit into a category. At times she did the right thing and at times she did the wrong thing. I was in 6th grade when this aired and it has always bugged me that the guy got away with it because she couldn't tell the truth how she met him. Thanks for sharing.
At first, she said "If you don't let go, I'm gonna scream". Later, she said "OK". Later in the show, though, I think she would have fought his ass. Moreover, she would have had better sense to go off alone with some strange dude.
ØK maybe she made a mistake, or was initially turned on. She can change her mind! Nobody deserves that.
sexiisunshine100 1 day ago
oh boy, now we have to go into Akwardville: hon, I AM a sex-abuse victim. I didn't ask for it either, and I knew the boy for a long time, and yes, I was afraid of telling people, and just let it go on. I finally told someone, and have developed a fiercely protective side for women in general. I don't want anyone to go through that. A good rule: Trust Your Gut (TYG). So, sorry, I get upset when I see a woman NOT TYGing, she was OBVIOUSLY uncomfortable.
ilovetruffles99 1 week ago
@ilovetruffles99 and I think you're misunderstanding what I mean when I say she was "setting herself up for it." She wasn't listening to her natural survival instincts: "hm, there is something off with the way this guy is responding to me. I should stay away from him." or "this strange man wants me to go into his apartment while I'm wearing this revealing dress, I doubt he has chivalrous intentions." NOPE. she just WALTZED right in there!
ilovetruffles99 1 week ago
@ilovetruffles99 so of COURSE I'm upset! she was being full on STUPID!!
ilovetruffles99 1 week ago
One of the finest episodes on the show. Constance McCashin did some superb acting here
samboxed 1 month ago
Thanks.
MrCraigblaze 3 months ago
What was Laura doing in this stupid bar in the first place ?
MrCraigblaze 3 months ago
@MrCraigblaze She was probably trying to find a place to get away from crazy Richard.
snoops71 3 months ago
God, Laura's theme give me the bumps each time. Amazing music score. So sad...
nadavno 5 months ago 3
@nadavno Yes, it's absolutely amazing. So touching and sad.
SoapFreak 4 months ago
So stupid why woud she go to a strngers house she doesn't no
monngurl98 7 months ago
@monngurl98 im guessing you're really really young by that comment
des696969 7 months ago 4
she seems really nervous and insecure...why the hell would you set yourself up for an attack like that? "oh, a creepy guy who's staring at me from across the bar is coming over here...oh! he drew a picture of me [at this point, in real life, I'd run away-CREEPER ALERT!], oh! he wants me to pose for him-I know! I'll go to his house! nm that I don't really know him- I just can't say no! oh look, he's showing me arou--OOHHH FFFFFUUUUUUU---"
EVERY WOMAN WATCHING: *facepalm*
ilovetruffles99 7 months ago 5
@ilovetruffles99 , she had no way of knowing what would happen, nor was she responsible for what he did. No one asks to be raped or do they "set themselves up for it". Was it poor judgement on her part? Yes. But he had no right to attack her.
Muirmaiden 2 weeks ago
@Muirmaiden well, OBVIOUSLY!!! I'm a little insulted that you think that I think she deserved it. I completely agree with you--she didn't deserve it, he had no right to attack her (does anyone EVER?!), and that she didn't ask for it. But the world is dangerous, and you have to--HAVE TO look out for yourself as a woman. Common Sense (it isn't so common, as expertly displayed by this woman)...this woman does not have it.
ilovetruffles99 2 weeks ago
@ilovetruffles99 , it's not that simple. People reach fear & intimidation at different points. And often, women are raped by people they trust. Every situation is different, there are even different types of rapists, with different MOs. Was it smart of her to go off with him in an isolated place? No. But, it also was not an open invitation for him to attack her. Maybe she thought she COULD handle herself. Until you've been in that situation, you can't really judge.
Muirmaiden 2 weeks ago
@ilovetruffles99 , I respect that you don't feel she deserved it. But like I said, it's easy to judge when you haven't walked in the shoes of a victim. One of the main reasons rape is still underreported is because the victim blames herself and fears the judgement of others, not to mention fear of being attacked again. Many rapes are violent and the offenders threaten the victim - assuming that the attack does not end in murder. Just saying.
Muirmaiden 2 weeks ago
What did she say, or scream rather, from 4:11-4:13?
masterxxMASSACRE 1 year ago
I would have kicked that guy in his balls or clawed his eyes.
87kittygirl 1 year ago 3
Ok the comment I made below me didn't come out right
DejaBlue95 1 year ago
He made raping someone look easy lol
DejaBlue95 1 year ago
One of the best episodes of the series. Truly heartbreaking.
ncjuppiter 1 year ago
constance mccashin is so beautiful
morgan8757 1 year ago
what is it with artist rapists? lucy was raped by a photographer on dallas
delidude1999 1 year ago
Why would you go anywhere with a stranger?.. I mean what did she expect going to his place like that, with sickos like this, it signals that "she wants it"
atlasshrugged2u 1 year ago
@atlasshrugged2u yes she wants it but she wants the guy to care about her. If a woman feels the guys don't care for her and just wants to have sex than she'll get turned off. Some woman want to be "forced" but by a man whom she can see has kind eyes.
PorkChopMissPiggy 1 year ago
she was my second favorite character in knots next to abby! sad thing she died of brain tumor in the show. and i think constance was not so happy about the way her character had to go.
mushymunch28 1 year ago
love love love love love this show! do you watch dallas too?
melovejacobblack 1 year ago
@melovejacobblack Yep, I absolutely do!
SoapFreak 1 year ago
Laura was a great character and this ep showed. But in the later seasons she didnt have much of a role and was kept in the background which is a shame . Due to budget cuts she was axed in season 9. i think marrying her off to Greg was a bit of a mistake, they were good together but part of her axing was down to the producers wanting Greg single again as Laura was his conscience at times
crevrath 1 year ago 2
Bartender looks like Lyle Waggner (Steve) from Wonder Woman.
williambrown007 2 years ago
Thanks for posting this.
Karen was the good girl, Val was the weak girl, Paige and Ciji were the sexy young girls, Ann was the mean girl, and Abby was the bad girl.
Laura was far more complicated.
She started off as a regular gal, became the out-upon wife who's crappy husband cheated on her, became the ultimate victim here in the rape, and became the 1st real career gal on the series. She then climbed to the top, passing by Abby.
After this rape, she was never a victim again.
nrthdude1 2 years ago 8
I agree! Constance McCashin's portrayal of Laura was the best thing about KL. They were so foolish to kill off this amazing character! The show went down hill after Laura died.
Xstorm69 2 years ago 4
@nrthdude1 I agree with you. Laura never fit into a category. At times she did the right thing and at times she did the wrong thing. I was in 6th grade when this aired and it has always bugged me that the guy got away with it because she couldn't tell the truth how she met him. Thanks for sharing.
profsmrfld 3 months ago
wwer
adirashdon 3 years ago
LoL some people obviously find this a bad clip!
SoapFreak 3 years ago
I never really watched Knots Landing it was always Dallas I'm an aficiando of that prime time soap!
victorfan80 3 years ago
Oh, I think you should definitely give it a try! If you stick with it, it rewards you wonderfully! It's a great, great show!
SoapFreak 3 years ago 2
You are right, watching Knots was so very rewarding.
rubyrocksallthetime 3 years ago 2
what did she say when he threw her on the bed? by the way great video it is cool
Natzlotnik1 2 years ago
At first, she said "If you don't let go, I'm gonna scream". Later, she said "OK". Later in the show, though, I think she would have fought his ass. Moreover, she would have had better sense to go off alone with some strange dude.
fwdthinker 1 year ago
Thanks letting me know me too i thought for sure she would have kicked his ass too
Natzlotnik1 1 year ago
me too.
duttywinemaster 2 years ago