SEEING IS UNBELIEVING

I don’t know about you

But being a writer, I’m always in editing mode

And not only for what I'm writing or reading

But also when I’m watching TV or a movie, or a series.

I don’t want to see things that break my reality

Especially in period pieces that try to be authentic

But then I see actresses wearing  modern-day eye make-up 

Or have dark roots showing in their dyed hair

Or nail polish...

Yes, okay....it’s clear nail polish, but still

Or their boobs have implants

Or teeth that are so white I have to put on sunglasses

OK, yes, back then the average person might have had white teeth but definitely not DayGlow white or straight like piano keys teeth..

And especially a lot of the elite in Europe didn't have white teeth.

Take Queen Elizabeth I for example             

She was known to have gray/black teeth 

      

Due to indulging in too much sugar.

And believe it or not

That was a status symbol for the wealthy back then.

EUUWW!!

I never delve deeper than what my eyes can detect while watching something

Because I know there could be a lot of discrepancies in every movie, etc.

So, as long as my viewing pleasure isn't interrupted...I'm okay. 

And?

What about you?

Is your “editor” mode always on?

What breaks your reality?

Or bugs you? 

Always,

Em-musing

P.S. Confession: I often fact-check many details in movies, etc....but only afterward I've enjoyed the show.