The term "Tank rape" refers to a controversial storyline from the ABC Family television show Switched at Birth, involving the character Bay Kennish and Miles "Tank" Conroy.
In the show, Bay becomes heavily intoxicated at a party and passes out. Tank takes her to her room to rest. The next morning, Bay wakes up naked and distressed, believing she was sexually assaulted, while Tank maintains they had consensual sex. The incident sparked intense debate about consent, alcohol impairment, and the definition of rape, particularly in cases where one person is unconscious or unable to give clear consent.
In the show, Bay becomes heavily intoxicated at a party and passes out. Tank takes her to her room to rest. The next morning, Bay wakes up naked and distressed, believing she was sexually assaulted, while Tank maintains they had consensual sex. The incident sparked intense debate about consent, alcohol impairment, and the definition of rape, particularly in cases where one person is unconscious or unable to give clear consent.
by LMoon February 15, 2026
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