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As a kid I used to root for Randy to get off that raft


But now I root for the "oil slick." Randy sacrificed that hot chick just so he could get away. Sure she was annoying with all the screaming and all, but she didn't deserve to go out like that. Not to mention Randy molested her in her sleep before using her as creature bait. That scumbag deserved to become a tar baby!

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I don't think Randy intentionally used her as bait. His reaction when she starts getting pulled under tells us that much. He was probably too horny or too tired to realize what he was doing, and when it was too late to save her, he took advantage of the opportunity.

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randy died a hero, he did exactly what any of us would do in that same situation. exactly.

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Any of us would molest her in that situation? Are you sure about that?

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I agree on the blatant sexual harassment. Strange considering in King's original story I think it was a little more consensual and they have sex.

Randy did not sacrifice Laverne, though. He didn't expect the attack, but used it to his advantage. There was nothing he could have done for her at that point anyway. It was his only chance.


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yup, what he does is super creepy

aside from that, I would have done the same thing - we're not talking about my wife here, and/or mother of my children - sorry babe!

he did eventually pay though

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I agree on the blatant sexual harassment. Strange considering in King's original story I think it was a little more consensual and they have sex.


Correct, in the book Randy and Laverne are dating, and they have sex only after he wakes her up.

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Since she died while he was committed a felony (sexual assault), her death would leave him open to prosecution for Felony Murder. Of course he's dead, so it's moot.

But yeah, as a kid I was rooting for him, but as an adult I see how horrible he was, she pretty much died because he stopped watching for the danger so he could assault her.

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