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Things Movie And TV Characters Do That No Real Person Does

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For the most part, movies and TV shows are supposed to be about us, right? They're either directly or indirectly about the human condition, and are packed with human behavior. Except that a lot of the time, they really aren't. They play more like an alien's vague idea of what our species does.

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Movie and TV characters are in the habit of quoting literature, while average people, like you or me, can only paraphrase, no matter how many times we

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I find it weird how many tv movie parents regularly had wine with dinner. M In my house the options were water, juice, or soda. CRACKED COM

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If we're to believe TV, most residents of NYC rarely lock their doors.

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HAS THERE BEEN A TERRIBLE MISUNDERSTANDING BETWEEN YOU AND YOUR. GIRLERIEND? it's not What it looks like! is... I mean l..uhh...What DON'T HONESTLY AN

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In movies and TV, people often exchange important information during sex. Me, I'd much rather focus on the act without any distractions. CRACKED.COM

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Show of hands, how many of you neglect your children to do mundane things with your friends? 21105 CRACKED.COM

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I've seen it countless times in movies, but I can't start a car by just pulling out some wires and making a few sparks. CRAUN

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People in sitcoms never leave the room to discuss a person They simply take a few steps back and speak at a regular volume, without worrying about the

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Entry by John Sherwood

DUIE LAGE When finishing at a restaurant, do people really just toss cash on the table and leave? WAIT FOR THE CHECK, FOOL!

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Real life proposals... Rory Gilmore.. ..can and do occur... Robin Scherbatsky... without naming names. [imitating Yoda] HOLLY FLAX...

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In the real world, people on the phone don't restate the question they were asked. Yes, I already fed your cat and cleaned the litter box. They just a

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Things Movie And TV Characters Do That No Real Person Does

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Most teens don't wear the same clothes every day.

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On screen, we see bullies stuffing kids in the locker, but have never seen or heard it CRACKED.COM in real life.

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CRACKED.COM Legendary! That's what she said! While it seems that every beloved TV character comes with a catchphrase, I can never design a catchph

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Do you think or break out in song? never have.

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They comfortably converse with each other while brushing their teeth, yet the foam stays inside their mouths. Are they even using toothpaste?

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Fictional characters often react to traumatic events by taking a shower with their clothes on. In the real world, we take them off first. CRACKED.COM

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A a woman really needs after a long day is a glass of wine. a hot batho and BUBBLES! SO MANY BUBBLES! CRACKEDCON

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HEAR SOMETHING? Check it out while in your underwear. CRACKED COM

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Things Movie And TV Characters Do That No Real Person Does

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CRACKED.COM (Regardless of how much fun it seems) I have never been locked in handcuffs with another person by accident.

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My peeing sessions have never lasted long enough to fit a full conversation with someone.

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If I were to trust on-screen behavior, I'd kiss my ex as soon as I'd see him, despite the fact we haven't spoken in years. CRACKED COM

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CRACKEDCON O People in movies and TV remain close friends even after a breakup, and they most likely end up getting back together.

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Food LAV ETAL ULES Has consequences CRACKEDCOMT

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ONE JUST SHOWS. THE IN CRIME EXPLAIN CAN'T EACH PERSON HAS PERSON TO SAY AT LEAST SITUATION. ONE SENTENCE. AND SOMEHOW THEY NEVER INTERRUPT EACHOTHER.

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CRACKED.COM Kissing in the rain is pretty common in movies. but in real life, we're already running for cover even with just a drizzle:

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Sitcom characters have no sense of humor. They never laugh at each other's jokes, and some of them are hilarious. Real people laugh even when they don

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Do you and your friends eat at the same restaurant every single day, too?

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Things Movie And TV Characters Do That No Real Person Does

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Things Movie And TV Characters Do That No Real Person Does

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CRACKEDC CONT I've never 0 mdp p 2 removed my glasses to say something dramatic or smart.

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