Things you're tired of seeing in movies

[renaissance_man]

It's more of a Japanese thing than a Chinese thing. And it's exclusively done with ramen.
When it comes to ramen, slurping is actually not so much a habit as it is a part of the etiquette.

I hope one doesn't get reprimanded in Japan for NOT slurping. LOL.

To be clear my post regarding people slurping drinks is not cultural or directed towards anyone in particular it's the average character in a film/TV show who sluprs a drink to telegraph that they are drinking, treating the audience like they are stupid for not being able to recognise the act of drinking a liquid.

 

[dascoyne]

To be clear my post regarding people slurping drinks is not cultural or directed towards anyone in particular it's the average character in a film/TV show who sluprs a drink to telegraph that they are drinking, treating the audience like they are stupid for not being able to recognise the act of drinking a liquid.

JK. I know.

 

[Too Much Garlic]

Unsure whether it's been mentioned, but it is a new pet peeve of mine concerning CGI effects, similar to the one I posted at the early days of this thread. Whenever a CGI creature roars, the neck flaps like crazy. Anyone who has seen any living being can see that when they produce those kinds of sounds, their neck muscles tense up and goes tight to really force the sound out. Any sort of jiggling or flapping would not be able to produce such a sound. It looks stupid. It is unnatural and unrealistic, so animators should STOP animating it on every roaring or screaming CGI creation!

Heck... it might not hurt if they or the director who makes the decision goes out into the real world to see how it actually works.

 

[TazMan2000]

It's more of a Japanese thing than a Chinese thing. And it's exclusively done with ramen.
When it comes to ramen, slurping is actually not so much a habit as it is a part of the etiquette.

I hope one doesn't get reprimanded in Japan for NOT slurping. LOL.

Many years ago when I was working in Taiwan in a town called Miaoli, we were staying in a hotel and having breakfast in the huge foyer which had granite floors. It was quiet except for an oriental gentleman loudly slurping his tea a few seats away from our group. At the time I was a little annoyed at the noise echoing in the hall, but later I found out that is is quite acceptable in their culture to do so, and also found out that the slurping action actually enhances the flavour of the tea by mixing it with air (or so I'm told). Once you know that is the cultural norm, it doesn't seem so annoying since I realized the gentleman wasn't doing it to irritate me. He was just enjoying his breakfast.

The younger folk in Taiwan are more "Americanized" and they are more attune to what is more socially acceptable in other cultures since they travel more.

Mind you if I slurped my drink at the table at home, I would either get a slap, or some really rude looks.

TazMan2000

 

[Riceball]

Many years ago when I was working in Taiwan in a town called Miaoli, we were staying in a hotel and having breakfast in the huge foyer which had granite floors. It was quiet except for an oriental gentleman loudly slurping his tea a few seats away from our group. At the time I was a little annoyed at the noise echoing in the hall, but later I found out that is is quite acceptable in their culture to do so, and also found out that the slurping action actually enhances the flavour of the tea by mixing it with air (or so I'm told). Once you know that is the cultural norm, it doesn't seem so annoying since I realized the gentleman wasn't doing it to irritate me. He was just enjoying his breakfast.

The younger folk in Taiwan are more "Americanized" and they are more attune to what is more socially acceptable in other cultures since they travel more.

Mind you if I slurped my drink at the table at home, I would either get a slap, or some really rude looks.

TazMan2000

FYI, the preferred term is Asian, not Oriental as Oriental describes rugs, not people.

Back on topic. This is pretty nitpicky, but I can't stand it when movies and shows that have a modern submarine, and show bubbles coming from its propellers. This just doesn't happen with modern submarines, possibly even old WWI & II subs. Those little bubbles are the results of what's called cavitation and sub drivers hate that. This is because those little bubbles will pop before too long and the noise from the bubbles popping can be heard on modern passive sonars, and if there's one thing that sub drivers hate more than anything else is noise coming from their boats.

 

[TazMan2000]

FYI, the preferred term is Asian, not Oriental as Oriental describes rugs, not people.

Apologies. No offense was intended.

TazMan2000

 

[Riceball]

Apologies. No offense was intended.

TazMan2000

No problem, none taken.

 

[ScourgiousJinx]

Is it necessary to do a flourish with a sword every time one is handed to someone else?

 

[batguy]

Is it necessary to do a flourish with a sword every time one is handed to someone else?

Yes.

IIRC it's been in the U.S. constitution since 1830s. It's of those early amendments that nobody remembers.

 

[joberg]

Is it necessary to do a flourish with a sword every time one is handed to someone else?

Some people do that to gage the weight of the sword/saber. How well/ not well, it can be handled, or am I gonna break my wrist .

 

[Riceball]

Some people do that to gage the weight of the sword/saber. How well/ not well, it can be handled, or am I gonna break my wrist .

Not just the weight, but the balance as well. Is the sword weighted more towards the hilt, or is it more tip heavy? This is important because depending on the type of sword and whether its supposed to be more cut centric or thrust centric will determine where the point of balance should be. Something meant to be a cutter or chopper (like most sabers) you want the point of balance a few inches or so forward of the hilt and feel more tip heavy. Something more thrust centric like a rapier would need to be balanced much closer to the hilt so that the tip feels lighter and more agile.

 

[Sluis Van Shipyards]

Is it necessary to do a flourish with a sword every time one is handed to someone else?

It's like if you don't click the tongs before you grill, pull the trigger on your drill before using it, "test" the studfinder, etc. They don't work right and kill the entire operation if you don't do those things.

 

[greenmachines]

FYI, the preferred term is Asian, not Oriental as Oriental describes rugs, not people.

Back on topic. This is pretty nitpicky, but I can't stand it when movies and shows that have a modern submarine, and show bubbles coming from its propellers. This just doesn't happen with modern submarines, possibly even old WWI & II subs. Those little bubbles are the results of what's called cavitation and sub drivers hate that. This is because those little bubbles will pop before too long and the noise from the bubbles popping can be heard on modern passive sonars, and if there's one thing that sub drivers hate more than anything else is noise coming from their boats.

Ya, no. My Chinese friend went off once, tirade about how he is Chinese, not asian as Asia is a continent. It honestly never stops. Some people can get pissed about anything.

 

[Master Boda]

Ya, no. My Chinese friend went off once, tirade about how he is Chinese, not asian as Asia is a continent. It honestly never stops. Some people can get pissed about anything.

Lol I have some Filipino friends who sound similar,we are Pacific Islanders not asian.

 

[Master Boda]

This might have been mentioned but opening credits,start the movie already.

 

[greenmachines]

Lol I have some Filipino friends who sound similar,we are Pacific Islanders not asian.

My buddy from another stint at that same office says "I'm not Phillipino. I'm American. My mom is Phillipino." So he just skipped right over the Pacific Islander and went straight for birthplace. I do my best to listen and remember but dang, give me some slack. I don't even remember birthdays.

 

[Master Boda]

My buddy from another stint at that same office says "I'm not Phillipino. I'm American. My mom is Phillipino." So he just skipped right over the Pacific Islander and went straight for birthplace. I do my best to listen and remember but dang, give me some slack. I don't even remember birthdays.

When I went to the Philippines to meet family they all have nicknames,so I tried to learn two names.Oh and the family was huge,needless to say my nose bled.

 

[jkno]

This might have been mentioned but opening credits,start the movie already.

That is not my issue, my issue is with all those producing companies and their logos that take up so much time at the beginning of a movie. Years ago you had max 2-3 companies involved, now I've seen dozens, each with its animated logo. Annoying as hell

 

[Iskelderon]

That is not my issue, my issue is with all those producing companies and their logos that take up so much time at the beginning of a movie. Years ago you had max 2-3 companies involved, now I've seen dozens, each with its animated logo. Annoying as hell

Same way Star Trek Discovery's opening could've just been a quick title card if they didn't have to list their 35623456347 producers for some weird reason (as though the average viewer gives a damn about producers).

 

[mattycsi]

That is not my issue, my issue is with all those producing companies and their logos that take up so much time at the beginning of a movie. Years ago you had max 2-3 companies involved, now I've seen dozens, each with its animated logo. Annoying as hell