Movies, television, books – all kinds of entertainment are full of cliches. It’s because they’re easy, sure, but it’s also because they’re something most people inherently understand, which allows the writers to shortcut some explanation.
Just because they have a purpose doesn’t mean it’s not funny (and sometimes insulting), though, and Twitter recently had a ball “introducing” themselves as a Hollywood cliche with the “I am a…” thread.
If you’re a movie fan, you’re going to love these 11 funny tweets that hit a whole bunch of nails on the head.
11. I have never seen one of those glass boards in real life.
It’s true I also don’t spend much time doing math equations, either.
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10. That’s the price of taking a cab, I guess.
Do they think most people don’t understand cabs?
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9. I mean, I think we all know the reason why.
No need to say it out loud.
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8. That’s not how it works?
No chemist who likes her hair is wearing it down.
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7. This is where conspiracies about big brother come from.
I’m not saying they’re not true, but…
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6. Every single one of them.
It’s like magic.
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5. I would not still be making breakfast.
I tell you what.
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4. Hospitals are confusing.
They probably figure we’ll never know the difference.
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3. My water has never spontaneously broken.
And yet I have birthed two children. True story.
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2. It seems as if that would be a sticking point.
And the first thing I would do.
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1. Ok but this really sucks, though.
Black women should also be leading ladies!
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I mean, Hollywood could update a few ideas here, don’t you think?
What’s your favorite movie trope? Let’s talk about it in the comments!
