I don’t know about you
But being a writer, I’m always in editing mode
And not only for what I'm writing or reading
But also when I’m watching TV or a movie, or a series
I don’t want to see things that break my reality
But then I see actresses wearing modern-day eye make-up
Or have dark roots showing in their dyed hair
Or nail polish...
Yes, okay....it’s clear nail polish, but still
Or their boobs have implants
Or teeth that are so white I have to put on sunglasses
OK, yes, back then the average person might have had white teeth but definitely not DayGlow white or straight like piano keys teeth
And especially a lot of the elite in Europe way back then
Didn't have white teeth.
Take Queen Elizabeth I for example
She was known to have gray/black teeth
Due to indulging in too much sugar
And believe it or not
That was a status symbol for the wealthy back then.
EUUWW!!
But as long as my viewing pleasure isn't interrupted...I'm okay.
What about you?
Is your “editor” mode always on?
What breaks your reality?
Or bugs you?
Always,
Em-musing
Confession: I often fact-check many details in movies, etc....but only after I've enjoyed the show.
Addendum: Conversation between my two daughters:
Daughter 1: Do you know where mom is? She's not answering her phone.
Daughter 2: She’s probably gone down the deep hole
again.
Daughter 1: Depression?
Daughter 2: No, Research.
Daughter 1: You mean the rabbit hole she goes down
and stays there for hours.
Daughter 2: Yup, that's the one. So, if you don’t want to
hear all about black teeth, call her
tomorrow.
Daughter 1: OMG! Are her teeth rotting?
Daughter 2: No, she used the info in a blog post.
Daughter 1: Yeah…think I’ll wait and call her tomorrow.
1 comment:
If something strikes me as unlikely in a movie or show, that will throw me out of the story. Like what ruined Weapons (I reviewed it this week) for me.
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