Mainstream movies and TV have a funny habit of showing what they think life is like in different parts of the world. You know the drill. Mexico always gets that dusty yellow filter, British characters always seem to have a cup of tea nearby, and if a scene is set in Italy, chances are there’s pasta somewhere in the background.
If you grew up in any of these places, some of these scenes can be hilarious because they are so far removed from real life. We found stories from people who have seen their homes and traditions on screen in ways that had them rolling their eyes and thinking, “Come on, now.” Grab a coffee and scroll down to see which movie clichés you might have believed were actually true.
