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The top 14 things that only happen on TV according to TVS readers

by Isabelle Carreau, posted Feb 10th 2008 12:09PM

2424Last week, I revealed the Top 25 things that only happen on TV (and in the movies) according to the Have Happy Fun Time blog (and supposedly many other blogs and websites). Since the release of this article, many TV Squad readers commented to add their own item to the list. Since some of them are really true and funny, I thought it would be a nice idea to share with everyone.

Cars and car chases
  • The streets are always wet in a car chase. Even if it's in the middle of a drought in Southern California. - Boomstick
  • No one ever gets out of a car and locks it -- even on the meanest streets. - Magnetite2
  • No matter how wet the streets are, a car's tires always make a screeching noise when turning a corner or coming to a quick stop. - john blocker
Men and women
  • In bedroom scenes, men have sheets that reach their waist, but women have L-shaped sheets that come up to their chests. - Suetu
  • On TV and in movies when people make a date with each other they just say "So, Friday it is"" and walk away! They psychically know the time and place and everything! - potatobiker
  • Women on TV almost always wake up with their hair and makeup perfect! - ORKMommy
  • People on TV never change their clothes or remove shoes when entering homes. Does everyone sit on their bed in knee-high boots? - SpaceVenus
Guns
  • Shooting the locking mechanism on a door will either cause the door to be permanently open, or permanently locked. - kip
  • A character, while running and holding a gun, will eject the spent clip, insert a loaded clip, and load the chamber; all perfectly and all without breaking the stride in their run. - Mack Swift
Phone calls
  • People on TV, never seem to say "goodbye" at the end of a phone call. Both parties seem to psychically know when the conversation is over and they hang up in a dramatic fashion. - Lenny (Two readers replied to this entry with "It's typically queued by the music." and "That only works in the 555 area code.")
Money
  • Most characters, no matter how poor, don't bother to get change from anyone -- cabbies, hot dog vendors, at the coffee shop, etc. They almost always say, "Keep the change." All TV vendors/cabbies should make sure their total prices are 1 cent over the dollar to maximize their profits from these generous suckers. - horsenbuggy
Ventilation systems
  • On the subject of ventilation systems, why is the inside every single one of them sparkling clean like they have a team of air shaft gnomes scrubbing them everyday? What the heck kind of filters are they using that manages to trap every speck of dust coming in, even in the run-down prison from My Name is Earl? - kevjohn
24 and Jack Bauer
  • On 24, cell phones never need to be charged. Jack Bauer can go 24 hours without peeing. And terrorists can break into CTU, a major government facility whenever the hell they want. - ac
  • Why do we never see Jack go to the bathroom on 24? Because nothing escapes Jack Bauer. - GigG
So there you have it. TV Squad readers' Top 14 things that only happen in TV! Have anything to add to the list, feel free to comment below!

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philly_phenom

Secret agents (in 24 or other movies/shows) never put their cell phone on vibrate - even if they are hiding in a building full of terrorists.

March 26 2008 at 11:48 AM Report abuse rate up rate down Reply
Duros62

Computer monitors all make some sort of "deet deet de de deet" noise when characters appear on them.

February 22 2008 at 2:15 PM Report abuse rate up rate down Reply
Cubbie

No matter what your income, you live in a fabulous apartment (or house) and drive a brand new car. (there are some exceptions, but they are few and far between)

All women can run in 4" heels.

A woman can take a severe beating and never seem injured, but one tiny stumble and her ankle is sprained beyond repair, allowing the villain to "get her".

And the MOST unbelievable - No one ever gets calls from telemarketers!!!!!!!!!

February 14 2008 at 2:31 PM Report abuse rate up rate down Reply
Alicia

Corollary to Men and Women Rule 1: All women leave their bras on during sex. Sometimes the sex magically turns a standard bra into a lacy teddy by the time she needs to step out of the bed.

February 13 2008 at 11:36 PM Report abuse rate up rate down Reply
Jeffrey

Everybody celebrates Christmas, even the Jewish friend / store owner.

And no matter what happended to the grumpy guy in the movie, he/she always comes around and get the " Christmas spirit ".

February 11 2008 at 10:56 PM Report abuse rate up rate down Reply
tcheema

-Cars always look brand new, or in some cases are incredibly dirty

-On crime/cop shows, DNA tests and toxicology reports can be done in a half hour

-No matter how much time a show spans, the characters hair is always the same exact length

-Rich, snobby people are always wearing sunglasses

-Clothes are never worn twice

-Front doors to houses are always unlocked(Friends, Everybody Loves Raymond)

-Plates are always left full of food even though they are done eating

February 11 2008 at 9:29 PM Report abuse rate up rate down Reply
Andrew

A rain storm is always preceded by a single thunder clap.

February 11 2008 at 1:50 PM Report abuse rate up rate down Reply
Glynnjamin

I hate when Cloe can do anything via a Unix screen.

My personal 24 favorites:

*A Palm Treo is capable of being sent ANY piece of data, including streaming infrared from satellites.

*Government agencies are easy to infiltrate.

*Cougars live in the Hollywood Hills.

*A black president would be the greatest president ever (Palmer = Obama)

February 11 2008 at 9:50 AM Report abuse rate up rate down Reply
Emily

Only on TV shoot out scenes can they miss when the shooter is at point blank range from a stationary position, yet in other cases they can make a direct shot to the heart and their arm is turned 180 degrees from the direction they are running.

February 11 2008 at 9:41 AM Report abuse rate up rate down Reply
Allison

Someone else might mentioned this one before but "techie" computer types never use a mouse. They always only type stuff to crack into systems or break passwords. Also, monitors are always giant TV screen size.

Don't get me started on having a baby on TV. I've never seen it come close to accurate. Labor always comes on in a public place like a ton of bricks. Women always have their water break. People actually believe that is how it is in real life too.

February 11 2008 at 9:14 AM Report abuse rate up rate down Reply

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