Movie cliches that could work for you

[Shawn Hopkins]

What are some movie cliches that would really have a positive impact on your life if they actually happened in the real world? Please include examples of these devices so we can better visualize how they would help you.

Okay, first, to get it out of the way, of course all men would like the incredibly beautiful and intriguing girl who falls for a boring and average schlub for no discernible or logical reason to be real. This actually happens twice in Forgetting Sarah Marshall and it happens in Transfomers, so that got me thinking about it. It may have happened once or twice in real life but for the most part it's high fantasy that makes Mordor look mundane.

But, more practically, I'd like one of those TVs that when you turn it on immediately gives you information directly related to what's happening in your life right now, whether it's filling in the backstory or conveniently showing you an event that you need to be aware of that's happening somewhere else. That would be very useful.

This one also makes an appearance in Sarah Marshall, where the main character helpfully sits and watches an Access Hollywood special that explains in detail things he already knows such as who his improbable girlfriend is and how he started dating her. Then it shows a video from her new lover for convenient foreshadowing purposes.

[Hobbes829]

other than me getting the hot girl one, having a good job despite lacking the competency or qualifications or being able to buy stuff that i shouldn't be able to afford.

[Mini Garbonzo]

How about when the average Joe is given extrodinary powers and uses them in ways that help humanity and the rest of the world? I can't be the only one who's ever dreamt of becoming Spider-man.

[Hobbes829]

or how about me finding my way out of being Just Friends with the good looking girls in my life?

[Shawn Hopkins]

Another one is lower-middle and middle class movie characters that can nevertheless book last-second red eye flights to places the plot requires them to go, even other countries, without really noticing the financial strain. Sometimes they try to explain it with a crack about frequent flier miles or something but often it's just left dangling out there illogically. Being able to do that would be nice.

And of course, along the lines of what Hobbes was talking about, being able to afford a big-city apartment that's ten times larger than what would be possible on my salary would be nice, too. Even starving artist types and people who barely work can afford spacious loft spaces in movies.

[Hobbes829]

Another one is lower-middle and middle class movie characters that can nevertheless book last-second red eye flights to places the plot requires them to go, even other countries, without really noticing the financial strain. Sometimes they try to explain it with a crack about frequent flier miles or something but often it's just left dangling out there illogically. Being able to do that would be nice.

And of course, along the lines of what Hobbes was talking about, being able to afford a big-city apartment that's ten times larger than what would be possible on my salary would be nice, too. Even starving artist types and people who barely work can afford spacious loft spaces in movies.

i'm having trouble thinking of a movie or tv show where they that sort of thing happens with last minute flights

[Shawn Hopkins]

i'm having trouble thinking of a movie or tv show where they that sort of thing happens with last minute flights

Well, there was an episode of Friends where Rachel bought a last minute ticket to follow Ross to England. She put like a $3,000 ticket on her credit cards on a whim. It's not impossible, I guess, I've just noticed that movie and TV characters don't have to worry about the costs of last minute air travel as much as I do and it would be nice if that cliche worked in my favor.

[Hobbes829]

Well, there was an episode of Friends where Rachel bought a last minute ticket to follow Ross to England. She put like a $3,000 ticket on her credit cards on a whim. It's not impossible, I guess, I've just noticed that movie and TV characters don't have to worry about the costs of last minute air travel as much as I do and it would be nice if that cliche worked in my favor.

i wouldn't say it was a whim. It was important to her to be there and at the time thinking she was going to tell ross how she felt. She felt that a $3k ticket was worth it even if she had to scrimp in other places because she loved him and had to tell him how she felt.

[Shawn Hopkins]

i wouldn't say it was a whim. It was important to her to be there and at the time thinking she was going to tell ross how she felt. She felt that a $3k ticket was worth it even if she had to scrimp in other places because she loved him and had to tell him how she felt.

Okay, you're right. I'm sorry I brought that particular unrealistic element of movies and television up, I may be overperceiving it. But, please, from this point on at least, let's try not to drag this thread down with side debates.

[Hobbes829]

Okay, you're right. I'm sorry I brought that particular unrealistic element of movies and television up, I may be overperceiving it. But, please, from this point on at least, let's try not to drag this thread down with side debates.

no, i like the premise of the thread but i wasn't sure if this constituted a cliche.

[Marvin Tikvah]

Being a sleazy, manipulative bachelor that changes women every week and never has to worry about health problems, money or commitment.

It'd also be nice to have friends in a position of power that I could coerce to help me in situations despite risking their jobs sending me confidential paperwork or evidence on film.

[Lonestarr]

Being a sleazy, manipulative bachelor that changes women every week and never has to worry about health problems, money or commitment.

I tell you, I was struggling with a cliche to put here, but this one is just perfect.

[Elven Moon]

-Hardly working yet managing to live in a spacious and stylish house/apartment
-Running into my soulmate via a series of bumping-intos and misunderstandings, until finally I realize he's the one

[Master Toon]

Being a sleazy, manipulative bachelor that changes women every week and never has to worry about health problems, money or commitment.

I tell you, I was struggling with a cliche to put here, but this one is just perfect.

In other words you guys want to be K-Fed?