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23 Movie And TV Shows Mistakes That Only Die-Hard Fans Noticed
Storytelling is at the heart of every great movie and TV show, weaving a detailed set of characters and narratives that captivate audiences. However, even the biggest Hollywood projects can slip one or two mistakes in the final cut, which is not entirely a bad thing, as these charming human errors can create memorable moments that resonate deeply with fans.
These "mistakes" are also not easy to notice, meaning that likely a super fan spent hours analyzing every frame of their respective piece of media to share the information among the fanbase. These blunders can significantly enrich the cinematic experience, often becoming unexpected talking points among fans. A prominent example is the infamous Starbucks cup in Game of Thrones, which broke the illusion of a medieval world, sparking thousands of memes and discussions on social media.
Historical inaccuracies can also create memorable moments; like in 2021 "House of Gucci," an LED light bulb is spotted in a 1970s setting. Such mistakes may seem like flaws, but they create engaging conversations among fans who love to dissect these moments. Let's delve into a selection of memorable movie and TV Show mistakes that celebrate the delightful imperfections of filmmaking. Spoilers ahead!
In the SpongeBob SquarePants episode "Bubblestand," a hand holding a clapperboard pops up for a frame.
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In Prisoners, Grace takes a benzodiazepine called "bromazepam", which is actually not sold in the USA, where the movie is based on
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Kia Soul in the background of Better Call Saul, except BCS took place in 2002-2006 and Kia Souls were not made until 2008
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In Creepshow 2 (1987) you can see a crew member in the back windshield when Lois Chiles looks back.
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Harry switch sides
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In a 1945 scene in Oppenheimer people are waving 50-star flags, despite the US flag having 48 stars until 1959 when Hawaii and Alaska were added.
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In "Citizen Kane" (1941) Orson Welles forgot to take off a bracelet a lover gifted him.
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Blunder: In BlackBerry (2023), an employee incorrectly holds a soldering iron by the hot end.
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This "New York City"-set street in 2022 "Uncharted" is the Oranienstraße in Berlin, Germany. They didn't even cover up the German lottery sign.
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In The Ministry of Ungentlemanly Warfare promotional photo, a coffee cup has been left in the shot!
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In the 1993 movie Surf Ninjas, a man is kicked down a long set of stairs. The first angle shows the stairs end not far below but the next wide shot shows the stairs going on much further & much steeper
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