What misconceptions do you still have that you learned from TV/film as a child? (lemmy.world)

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in charlie and the chocolate factory (2005) (the best version imo b/c i saw it as a kid and the magic only works around then) a lady said that chocolate is an aphrodisiac and i've completely internalized that as true.

i hope it is, it sort of makes sense. people buy chocolates on valentines day

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[-] Bakachu@lemmy.world 26 points 7 months ago

I also hate the use of this lazy plot device. Up to my later teenage years I did hold this misconception and I'd say a lot of children nowadays probably do as well.

I think the problem for me now as an adult is that the misconception is subconscious. Tv/film typically treats all wounds as black and white - you either die from them or its a full recovery at some point. They don't address the many different awful and lingering residual effects that can happen. I'm so conditioned by this Hollywood effect that when I hear news of an event involving an accident or act of violence my mind downplays anything where no one dies. Six people get into an accident on the highway resulting in serious injury? Oh well no one died, so they're "fine."

[-] TheDoctorDonna@lemmy.world 12 points 7 months ago

This is what bothers me too, like physical trauma is supposed to leave no trace once the doctor says your fine or whatever. My husband has vestibular dysfunction after a couple nasty concussions and it can seriously impact his ability to even get out of bed and makes him vomit a lot, and that's a pretty mild post concussion ailment.

[-] Deconceptualist@lemm.ee 9 points 7 months ago

Legend of Zelda taught me I can be on the brink of death with half a heart left, but if I drink some milk or touch a fairy's butt I'll be good as new.

Also Castlevania taught me it's okay to eat a roast chicken discovered on the dusty floor after breaking an ancient stone wall.

[-] hakunawazo@lemmy.world 4 points 7 months ago

Don't let me start with the plumber with his colorful mushrooms and flowers who step (or even jump!) on different animals for fun.

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