Being able to suspend your disbelief is important while watching any film or television show. Every detail may not be entirely realistic, but you accept that, in the world of the story, it makes sense. However, sometimes, there are plot points and scenes that viewers just can’t help but call out for being too ridiculous.
Netizens have been discussing the most absurd things that Hollywood has convinced people to believe are normal onscreen, so we’ve gathered a list of their replies below. From hackers magically being able to access any website in the world in seconds to car doors being bulletproof, enjoy reading through these silly details from movies and television shows. And be sure to upvote the moments that you definitely don't buy either!
#21

That people with normal jobs can afford the most luxurious of apartments in new york, San francisco, etc.
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17points
#22

Paramedics are constantly running and push the stretcher into the ER at breakneck speed with doctors and nurses running alongside down the hallways.
17points
#23

If i’m in high school and my mom or dad makes a huge breakfast to cover an entire dining room table, i’m going to be late to school that day cause ain’t no way i’m choosing school over the once in a lifetime breakfast and just grabbing a piece of toast “gotta go or i’ll be late!”.
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16points
#24

Carrots are not a normal part of rabbit diets and are too high in sugar for them. We all think this only because of Bugs Bunny.
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16points
#25

1. That people can have entire operations set up in abandoned buildings without being bothered for tresspassing
2. Rogue detectives/law enforcement going awol and working cases they were told not to, then have their entire unit cheering for them when they get the bad guy or rescue someone.
2. Rogue detectives/law enforcement going awol and working cases they were told not to, then have their entire unit cheering for them when they get the bad guy or rescue someone.
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15points
#26

They never get chemo right. Yes they have a bald cap but they forget to remove eyebrows and eyelashes. Plus, with modern medicine, side effects like vomiting can be prevented.
I wonder how many women delayed getting a lump checked out because of what they saw on TV
Cite: I'm a breast cancer survivor since 2008.
I wonder how many women delayed getting a lump checked out because of what they saw on TV
Cite: I'm a breast cancer survivor since 2008.
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15points
#27

Injuries and trauma are temporary and easy to get rid of, then you're good as new.
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15points
#28
No food shopping trip is complete without a baguette poking out of the top of the shopping bag!
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15points
#29

That’s you can enhance photos despite the grain or pixelation. If you enlarge a photo you will not get a crystal clear image.
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14points
#30

How glamorous the walk of fame is, Hollywood blvd is dirty and full of cheap shops selling useless things and homeless people.
14points
#31
USAF cockpits or USN submarines are bright and lit with white lights.
USSR ones are dark and with sinister looking red glow.
USSR ones are dark and with sinister looking red glow.
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14points
#34

That women will *flip out* if a dude accidentally walks into the wrong bathroom and sees them all doing horrible things like washing their hands, fixing their hair, and checking their makeup. We don't. We usually just tell you you're in the wrong room, or ask if you are looking for someone.
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13points
#35

You must make up with "the one" in pouring rain and propose to them while you look like a homeless wet cat.
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13points
#36
Shouting “Objection, your Honour!” in a non-US courtroom will earn you a confused look and an order to pipe down by the judge.
Source: seen it happen in a British Tribunal.
Source: seen it happen in a British Tribunal.
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13points
#37
That as soon as you cross the border into Mexico you enter either the old west or a third world wasteland.
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13points
#38
Basically everything Hollywood tells you about the military is propaganda, and that's by design.
The military lets Hollywood play with their toys. In exchange, the military gets to fill the script with propaganda.
Thanks, Top Gun.
The military lets Hollywood play with their toys. In exchange, the military gets to fill the script with propaganda.
Thanks, Top Gun.
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13points
#40
That when people drown or are drowning there's a lot of noise and flailing about.
Drowning is often incredibly quiet.
Drowning is often incredibly quiet.
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12points



