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!
#62
Two items:
1) The use of Apple computers like iMacs or Macbooks in government offices. In the Michael Bay Transformer movies, I could apply "suspension of disbelief" to the giant robots or to someone that looks like Shia being with Megan Fox. It's sci-fi fantasy, after all. But during the scenes inside the Pentagon, every computer was an iMac. That's a bridge too far, Mr. Bay.
2) Hollywood tends to overstate certain demographics. Quick thought exercise: Take a totally randomized group of 4 people. Would you expect at least one of them to be gay? Okay, say a randomized group of 10 people? Surely now, right? Random group of 20, you'd be guaranteed one, right? Well that's the hollywood effect. You'd need to pull a random group of [59 people](https://williamsinstitute.law.ucla.edu/publications/how-many-people-lgbt/) before you could reasonably expect JUST ONE gay person.
1) The use of Apple computers like iMacs or Macbooks in government offices. In the Michael Bay Transformer movies, I could apply "suspension of disbelief" to the giant robots or to someone that looks like Shia being with Megan Fox. It's sci-fi fantasy, after all. But during the scenes inside the Pentagon, every computer was an iMac. That's a bridge too far, Mr. Bay.
2) Hollywood tends to overstate certain demographics. Quick thought exercise: Take a totally randomized group of 4 people. Would you expect at least one of them to be gay? Okay, say a randomized group of 10 people? Surely now, right? Random group of 20, you'd be guaranteed one, right? Well that's the hollywood effect. You'd need to pull a random group of [59 people](https://williamsinstitute.law.ucla.edu/publications/how-many-people-lgbt/) before you could reasonably expect JUST ONE gay person.
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9points
#64
That there is sound in outer space. NO, THERE IS NOT. There is no air to vibrate, ergo, there is no sound.
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8points
#65
That the whole world speaks english. take emily in paris, barely anyone speaks english there.
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8points
#66
Almost every car chase ever. The power of the car almost never makes a difference.
Especially common with motorcycles. Your 10 year old 100hp Honda wont keep up even for a few seconds with any bike north of 70hp. That bike is gone. Also dirt bike chases.
Especially common with motorcycles. Your 10 year old 100hp Honda wont keep up even for a few seconds with any bike north of 70hp. That bike is gone. Also dirt bike chases.
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7points
#67
If someone goes missing, the community cares enough to form a search party, hold press conferences, etc.
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6points
#68
Water from a sprinkler system is crystal clear and, from the character's reaction, odorless.
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5points
#69
That it's okay to give milk to cats.
Cats are lactose intolerant. Giving them ANY amount of cow's milk to drink is essentially animal cruelty.
Edit: Downvotes don't normally bother me, but in this specific instance? They're pretty alarming and depressing. If anyone that sees this comment doesn't believe what I said, then please call your local vet and ask them about it yourself. If you truly love your pets, then you owe it to them to view this as learning experience.
Cats are lactose intolerant. Giving them ANY amount of cow's milk to drink is essentially animal cruelty.
Edit: Downvotes don't normally bother me, but in this specific instance? They're pretty alarming and depressing. If anyone that sees this comment doesn't believe what I said, then please call your local vet and ask them about it yourself. If you truly love your pets, then you owe it to them to view this as learning experience.
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4points
#70
That a 120lb female can fight a 180lb male and win.
He won't really even feel those punches she lands, IF she even lasts long enough to connect one.
He won't really even feel those punches she lands, IF she even lasts long enough to connect one.
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-2points