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Squints Made Sexual Assault An Act Of Bravery

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One of the most iconic scenes from the 1993 film The Sandlot was when Michael “Squints” Palledorous made his big move on lifeguard Wendy Peffercorn. He pretended to need CPR so he could weasel into a position where he was able to forcibly kiss her. While some boys around the world might see this as an act of bravery and dedication, by definition, it’s sexual assault.

Squints knew that Wendy wouldn’t willingly kiss him otherwise, so he devised a plan get what he wanted without her permission. Since he’s a little boy, it may not seem too serious, but the message to young viewers is that it’s okay to do things like this and that it can even be admirable.

Every wonder why Harry Potter always found himself in dangerous situations?