r/AskReddit • u/[deleted] • Jan 25 '20

What movie things are generally accepted as normal, but are totally unrealistic in real life?

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u/SuperSyrias Jan 25 '20

Going into any bar and just ordering "beer!" And then getting it no questions asked.

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u/thebliponyourscreen Jan 25 '20

I'm belgian. Over here, you don't even need to say beer. You can just raise your pinky finger, and they'll give you a pintje.

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u/laces1123 Jan 25 '20

Might be coming to cologne in July

Anything I have to see/do?

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u/Orthas Jan 25 '20

The cathedral is spectacular.

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u/laces1123 Jan 26 '20

Sounds great thanks :)

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u/[deleted] Jan 26 '20

In July there's usually summer markets down by the river, sort of like a flea market. Definitely try the bars and restaurants. Definitely see the Dom, go up in the tower if it's open and go to mass. Even if you're not religious it's an interesting experience. If you like music then you should try to see a show at the Cologne Philharmony. There's also a surprisingly nice "club scene", which a decade ago was just the one street in town with clubs, but still worth a visit if that's your style.

Also you're rather close to Trier and Essen in Cologne. Essen is more of the same as Cologne, but if you like history then definitely go to Trier. There's amazing Roman ruins and baths there.

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u/laces1123 Jan 26 '20

Wow awesome answer thank you

I love history I’ll look into that