We've all had that moment while watching a TV show or movie when we saw something portrayed on screen that made us say to ourselves, "That doesn't happen like that in real life!" Recently, Reddit user wanted to know about those "that never happens IRL" moments when they : "What American thing is not that common but shown in many Hollywood movies/TV shows?" The thread got over 5.2K responses. Below are the top, best, and most-often repeated comments: 1.
"Empty parking spaces on city streets." 2. "Moms making huge breakfasts that no one eats.
" 3. "I noticed that no one has screens on their windows on TV. Where I live the bugs would carry you away.
" 4. "The houses and apartments shown do not represent the living conditions of most folks." 5.
"Classes last longer than for the teacher to say something pithy, ask someone a question and then hear the bell ring. School buses don't honk for your lollygagging ass. If the bus stop is empty, they keep driving.
" 6. "Leaving a bunch of beer bottles or shot glasses on the bar so we know that they're drunk. In real life, the bartenders take away the empties.
" 7. "Halloween party costumes are much more elaborate on TV compared to real life." 8.
"The idea that you could be like six months behind on rent before they threaten to evict you, or six months behind on the power bill before they cut off your electricity. Maybe it used to be like that, but it sure isn’t anymore." 9.
"Abrupt endings to conversations or phone calls without saying bye.".
