13 Movies Created Massive Misconceptions That Viewers Totally Believe
We’re a screen-soaked culture, and that means what we see on TV and in movies can be considered a framework for looking at the world around us. However, that's not always the case. There are some things that these stories always get wrong! Understandably, many filmmakers are more interested in creating dramatic, stirring films than in providing accurate information. After all, they’re entertainers, not educators. Sometimes, the plot of a movie or a film’s dramatic appeal depends on a misconception. From the existence of troubling double standards to factual inaccuracies regarding historical pieces, misconceptions appear in a variety of films, whether accidentally or intentionally included.
Today, we're going to take a look at some straight-up wrong information and ideas in some famous movies that people adamantly believe to be true. Keep reading for more details!
The quarrel between Thor and Loki lasted for multiple movies, and Thor always forgave his brother. Star Wars character Kylo Ren was able to atone. Several individuals concur that he committed crimes against humanity, but they made an exception for him since the Sith used him as a pawn.
But, even when a mother who erred is a comic figure and ultimately makes things right, viewers don't always forgive her. One of the worst mothers in cinematic history is still regarded as Kate McCallister from Home Alone. Many people choose to disregard the reality that her spouse also forgot about Kevin, in addition to herself.
And as a result, their relationship deteriorated. When Chandler lost his job on the popular sitcom Friends, it served as another illustration of this double standard. He bemoaned his lack of direction, forcing his wife Monica to assist him in getting jobs.
But it's funny if a female begins following a guy. Helga from Hey Arnold! created an altar for the boy she admired, as an illustration. In order to get her ex back, Elle Woods from the movie Legally Blonde pursued him and even enrolled at the same institution.
A further benefit of hiring a Greek wet nurse, according to this Roman doctor, is that she will be able to pass down her native tongue to the infant along with her milk.
A woman who resided in a town had a variety of career options, including those of a midwife, wet nurse, hairdresser, seamstress, actor, waitress, chef, or juggler who could amuse the Romans. The women in charge of housekeeping were from the higher classes.
Helen of Troy's features are inferred to have included a low forehead, a broad, straight nose (without emphasizing the bridge), a somewhat turned-up chin, and a sinuous form. The most attractive ladies had light complexion and hair, big eyes, and a little mole between their brows, according to A History of the Fall of Troy, which has been brought down to us.
Their hair, which they would braid, received extra attention. Ancient writings make mention of thick, mid-back length hair. The photos that have been passed down to us further demonstrate how common this haircut is.
Women attempted to whiten their complexion, tint their brows with soot, and affix fake eyebrows made of goat hair that had been colored in order to seem more like the ideal.
Later, a girl received two names by fusing her father's last name with the name of the city where she was born. Girls were frequently given saint names in late antiquity when they were given the names of their mothers or other female relatives.
Yet because of their strength, strong guys like Christian Grey in Fifty Shades of Grey seem even more alluring.
Yet "ordinary" women seldom win over gorgeous men. The main character from Bridget Jones's Diary is a rare exception. Despite her fears, she managed to date two very attractive men.
For instance, it appears that a female may play even more proficiently than a guy. Sheldon couldn't believe how good Penny was at games on The Big Bang Theory. And after a few incidents, she started to become addicted to gaming.
Today, we're going to take a look at some straight-up wrong information and ideas in some famous movies that people adamantly believe to be true. Keep reading for more details!
#1 Double Standards: Male villains have a better chance of being forgiven than females.
Source: © Thor: Ragnarok , © Star Wars: Episode IX - The Rise of Skywalker
The quarrel between Thor and Loki lasted for multiple movies, and Thor always forgave his brother. Star Wars character Kylo Ren was able to atone. Several individuals concur that he committed crimes against humanity, but they made an exception for him since the Sith used him as a pawn.
#2 Double Standards: If a father doesn’t pay enough attention to the child, we forgive him. If a mother does this, she will always be despised.
Source: © Liar Liar , © Home Alone
But, even when a mother who erred is a comic figure and ultimately makes things right, viewers don't always forgive her. One of the worst mothers in cinematic history is still regarded as Kate McCallister from Home Alone. Many people choose to disregard the reality that her spouse also forgot about Kevin, in addition to herself.
#3 Double Standards: Unemployed women are housewives, and unemployed men are losers.
Source: © Desperate Housewives , © Friends
And as a result, their relationship deteriorated. When Chandler lost his job on the popular sitcom Friends, it served as another illustration of this double standard. He bemoaned his lack of direction, forcing his wife Monica to assist him in getting jobs.
#4 Double Standards: When it’s creepy, but when it’s vice versa, it’s cute.
Source: © You,© Legally Blonde
But it's funny if a female begins following a guy. Helga from Hey Arnold! created an altar for the boy she admired, as an illustration. In order to get her ex back, Elle Woods from the movie Legally Blonde pursued him and even enrolled at the same institution.
#5 Factual Inaccuracy: Women who belonged in the upper class wouldn’t usually breastfeed their children.
Source: © Marie-Lan Nguyen, © CC BY 3.0
A further benefit of hiring a Greek wet nurse, according to this Roman doctor, is that she will be able to pass down her native tongue to the infant along with her milk.
#6 Factual Inaccuracy: Whether they were rich or poor, women in Ancient Rome had to work really hard.
Source: © Spartacus ,© Domina
A woman who resided in a town had a variety of career options, including those of a midwife, wet nurse, hairdresser, seamstress, actor, waitress, chef, or juggler who could amuse the Romans. The women in charge of housekeeping were from the higher classes.
#7 Factual Inaccuracy: Looks are very important in Hollywood, so actors don’t always get cast based on their similarities with their character.
Source: WARNER BROS., JAAP/ East News
Source: © Troy / Warner Bros.
Helen of Troy's features are inferred to have included a low forehead, a broad, straight nose (without emphasizing the bridge), a somewhat turned-up chin, and a sinuous form. The most attractive ladies had light complexion and hair, big eyes, and a little mole between their brows, according to A History of the Fall of Troy, which has been brought down to us.
#8 Factual Inaccuracy: Historical movies don’t always get the style of the era correctly.
Source: Capital Pictures / East News, Depositphotos.com
Their hair, which they would braid, received extra attention. Ancient writings make mention of thick, mid-back length hair. The photos that have been passed down to us further demonstrate how common this haircut is.
#9 Factual Inaccuracy: When it came to beauty regime, women back in the day weren’t really plucking their eyebrows.
Source: © Troy / Warner Bros., © Agora / Mod Producciones
Women attempted to whiten their complexion, tint their brows with soot, and affix fake eyebrows made of goat hair that had been colored in order to seem more like the ideal.
#10 Factual Inaccuracy: In Ancient Rome, women didn’t have their own personal names.
Source: © Nicolas Guy Brenet, © CC BY 4.0
Later, a girl received two names by fusing her father's last name with the name of the city where she was born. Girls were frequently given saint names in late antiquity when they were given the names of their mothers or other female relatives.
#11 Double Standards: Strict businesswomen are harpies, and strict businessmen are great guys.
Source: © The Devil Wears Prada , © Fifty Shades of Grey
Yet because of their strength, strong guys like Christian Grey in Fifty Shades of Grey seem even more alluring.
#12 Double Standards: Couples in which the woman is more attractive than the man are normal, but the reverse is very rare.
Source: © Sex and the City,© Bridget Jones: The Edge of Reason
Yet "ordinary" women seldom win over gorgeous men. The main character from Bridget Jones's Diary is a rare exception. Despite her fears, she managed to date two very attractive men.
#13 Double Standards: If men play video games, it’s normal or even cool. When women do it, it’s weird or funny.
Source: © The Big Bang Theory
For instance, it appears that a female may play even more proficiently than a guy. Sheldon couldn't believe how good Penny was at games on The Big Bang Theory. And after a few incidents, she started to become addicted to gaming.
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