Realities that don't exist in TV land

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Inspired by the ongoing curtains thread, what realities of the world do you consistently see ignored in TV and Film?

I'll start; Car Insurance. We've been watching a show recently where the characters are forever borrowing or swapping cars with family and friends. Vanishingly unlikely that everyone has open all-driver insurance (unless that's a more common thing in America maybe?).

Apparently so. I'm 45 and never had a UTI though. As a result of sex or otherwise. I've only ever had a wee after sex if I needed a wee.

Well I never knew that - every day’s a school day!

The way they always throw their house keys into a bowl, on on the side. And 99% of these houses have no clutter, apart from the keys. It just bugs me. In such a house these keys would be hung up, put in a bag or drawer. I know this is not exciting TV, someone putting keys away, but it just annoys me as it's so at odds with how they seem to live.

add to that that EVERYONE is rude and aggressive to the police when they show up at their door, even little old ladies - let's be honest most of us would either be helpful or shit scared

see also: i know a shortcut (yes, Love Actually, I'm looking at you. But there are plenty of others)

Haha yes! I started doing it aged 36 and I've stopped getting recurring UTIs - even throughout the month!

The doctor kept prescribing antibiotics and even she never said anything. Dingbat.

So yes - wee after sex! 🙌

Drink water before sex. Wee after sex.

Honestly, life changing 😂

Ending a phone call - people on TV or in films rarely say 'good-bye'. They just finish the call. So rude.

If anybody turns up at anybody else's house, they are always perfectly dressed, wearing shoes, and can leave with a moments notice.

In reality, I'm often in my PJs or slobby loungewear and it takes me half an hour to get out of the house.
Which is why I often don't answer the door.

In the BBC version of 'Cranford' an impoverished but 'genteel' household are seen burning two candles, one after the other, in turns. This is so that if a visitor shows up they can light both at the same length of wax and appear to be able to afford two candles!

Kids that do what their told😂
They go to bed and never annoy the parents.
Also one bedtime story and lights out without a bother.

They always pair the maverick cop with one that's retiring.
And the one thing that's bugged me for years.

The Shawshank redemption,how did they put the poster back on the wall.

Lighting in general can be a mess. I can't remember what we watched recently (a thriller, I think Keira Knightley was in it) but it was relentlessly dark all the time, every shot, inside or outside.

It was set in New England I think, in the spring and summer in part, but they made it seem like Northern Sweden in Autumn, perpetual half-light.

I know it's scene-setting for 'gritty' but it was exhausting to watch.

Usually the set or location is lit up like Heathrow approach.

I've also had a "soap" baby - first noticeable contraction to holding the baby in a little over 45 minutes.
(it is a shock to the system though, i can't actually recommend it)

I also have never had a UTI and rarely pee after sex.

What really bugs me is obviously empty take-away cups. can't they at least put water in them so they're not holding all 4 in one hand as though it's no issue. Same if they've just "brewed up" FFS. They don't have to actually drink, but they would look so much better holding a cup with something actually in it.

Indiana Jones always decks the Nazi who has a uniform that fit perfectly. Every time. I think Stranger Things did much the same as a parody.

Going on from the posts about injuries, anyone seen Night Agent on Netflix. Great show, totally implausible, but the leading man recovers from his injuries in record speed.(SPOILERS) Blown out of the side of a metro train? Bleeding, can't run far, then gets run over in the street chasing the perp...two days later he's in the zoo meeting someone but looking like he just walked into a door. Stabbed? Running around like nothing happened the very next day, even flung to the ground, no problem. It's total fantasy!

People getting slaughtered on half a bottle of wine then having illicit sex with a family or friends other half

Just don’t bother with the sex…..

Yes, policies to insure the car for any licensed driver are very common in Canada and many US states. Where I'm from in Canada family members borrow cars often without worrying about named drivers.

I’ve been watching the original Van Der Walk, from the late 1970s. It surprisingly good, and surprisingly, given the usual modern cliches, he has a very happy home life. It quite refreshing.

Mine is driving, people not looking at the road. I know it’s made up, but it makes me anxious.

Colombo had a wife at home (granted we didn't ever see her but there was no indication of his marriage being on the rocks) and as pp have mentioned, both Inspectors Barnaby have happy home lives (albeit with absolute maniac wives with not only different hobbies each week, but were leading lights in said organisations every time...)

Pet one for me (and most ex-military i guess, my mum hated it if any kind of military thing was on TV if she was watching with my dad, doubly worse if i was there): slamming magazines into handguns, dropping a weapon, kicking one away and nary a negligent discharge in sight. I have actually experienced that so while rare, it does happen.
Picking up a weapon, being handed a weapon without automatically checking the safety catch. NO NO NO.
Pulling off a shot that a trained sharpshooter with a sniper rifle, the wind in the right direction and perfect conditions would have difficulty with, with a handgun. That they just grabbed from the "perp" or otherwise have never used before. Even if they have used it before. Bollocks to that.

Lots but the worst for me is a progress bar for a money transfer.

Pet one for me (and most ex-military i guess, my mum hated it if any kind of military thing was on TV if she was watching with my dad, doubly worse if i was there): slamming magazines into handguns, dropping a weapon, kicking one away and nary a negligent discharge in sight. I have actually experienced that so while rare, it does happen.
Picking up a weapon, being handed a weapon without automatically checking the safety catch. NO NO NO.
Pulling off a shot that a trained sharpshooter with a sniper rifle, the wind in the right direction and perfect conditions would have difficulty with, with a handgun. That they just grabbed from the "perp" or otherwise have never used before. Even if they have used it before. Bollocks to that.

Not o mention that the protagonist will be at the front of a SWAT team. They'll all be in full gear, but the protagonist has their everyday clothes and a handgun.

Nobody ever finishes their breakfast. Doesn't matter if it's a full English or just pouring milk on kid's Cereal. They barely take a mouthful before, "Come on, you're going to be late" and they are bundled off.

Also: wild, unbandoned sex, woman on top so in full exposed glory to her partner. Sex over? Immediately covers her modesty with the sheet to continue chatting. Side by side, looking at the ceiling..

Indiana Jones always decks the Nazi who has a uniform that fit perfectly. Every time

Raiders of the Lost Ark - Indy knocks out Nazi, puts on uniform and it’s too small so he can’t button the jacket.

Oh and the whole "keep them on the line so we can trace them" that's a myth apparently, they can be located immediately.