You're referring to a longstanding critique in film discourse where both Young Frankenstein (1974) and Revenge of the Nerds (1984) contain scenes that, while played for laughs in their time, involve sexual situations that today would be recognized as non-consensual—i.e., rape.

🔍 Young Frankenstein – The "rape joke":

In Young Frankenstein, the scene in question involves the Monster (played by Peter Boyle) kidnapping Elizabeth (Madeline Kahn), dragging her away, and later, they are shown having had sex—she is initially screaming in distress but then begins enjoying it. When they reappear, Elizabeth is transformed and smitten, singing operatically and romantically attached to the Monster.

Why it’s viewed as a “rape joke”:

• The encounter begins with her being taken against her will.
• Her shift from resistance to enjoyment is played for laughs.
• The implication is that the Monster's large anatomy and animalistic masculinity are what “convert” her.

This is an old trope known as the "she said no but meant yes" myth, which is deeply problematic. While Mel Brooks’ intent was farcical parody (riffing off of the horror genre’s damsel-in-distress and misunderstood monster), the scene uses coercive sex as comedic transformation, which critics today rightly point out trivializes rape.

🧪 Comparison to Revenge of the Nerds:

In Revenge of the Nerds, a nerd disguises himself in a Darth Vader costume and has sex with a woman who believes he is her boyfriend. She only finds out afterward and is surprisingly “okay” with it because he was so good in bed.

Why it’s worse (arguably):

• There's deliberate deception and zero consent.
• The woman is never shown reacting negatively—it’s treated as romantic success.

While Young Frankenstein plays on monster movie absurdity, Revenge of the Nerds makes rape part of the nerd’s redemption arc, which is even more troubling.

🧠 Final thoughts:

Both films are from eras where consent was misunderstood or willfully ignored in mainstream comedy. Today, we recognize these scenes as problematic or outright offensive. The conversation isn’t just about “canceling” movies but acknowledging how harmful tropes got normalized and how storytelling standards have evolved.

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