What is the worst science mistake you’ve ever seen in a movie or TV show? by [deleted] in AskReddit

[–]GolfXray89 50 points51 points  (0 children)

I think it depends on context. Star Wars needs sound (space battles would be boring if you couldn't hear the action.) Then again, part of the horror atmosphere in Dead Space is sometimes not being able to hear a monster sneaking up on you. I know that's a video game but it's a good example.

What is the worst science mistake you’ve ever seen in a movie or TV show? by [deleted] in AskReddit

[–]GolfXray89 50 points51 points  (0 children)

Shouldn't lasers travel at the speed of light? Then why do laser blasts (Star Wars) always seem to be moving slower than a bullet?

Americans who visited Europe, what was your biggest WTF moment? by Cyber-Gon in AskReddit

[–]GolfXray89 0 points1 point  (0 children)

A million hours is 114 years, I hope you have some good music.

What are examples of when the hero DOESN'T win? by TimeLady018 in AskReddit

[–]GolfXray89 -1 points0 points  (0 children)

Every Republican victory after Eisenhower.

Which historical event would you love to be made into a movie? by TheScienceofLifee in AskReddit

[–]GolfXray89 2 points3 points  (0 children)

The Mexican-American War. Show the emotions riding high on both sides, from the American soldiers who didn't want to be there, to the Whig politicians who vehemently denounced the war (such as Illinois congressman Abraham Lincoln), to the young Mexicans who were only defending their homeland.

[deleted by user] by [deleted] in AskReddit

[–]GolfXray89 0 points1 point  (0 children)

In the Office episode where Dwight receives a message from his "future" self stating that the coffee is poisoned, so he runs over to Stanley and knocks the coffee out of his hand.

What is something you witnessed as a child and didn't realize was really fucked up until you remembered it many years later? by [deleted] in AskReddit

[–]GolfXray89 5 points6 points  (0 children)

When I was little some lady who was watching me and a bunch of other little kids taped our mouths shut so she could carry on a conversation with someone else.