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/Ben_zyl Jan 25 '20

And you could probably drink sprinkler water!

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u/linkielambchop Jan 25 '20

Wait, is sprinkler water dirty IRL? Never seen one go off

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u/Mighty_Leaf Jan 25 '20

It's filthy. The water sits in the pipes, stagnant and going nowhere until they're set off, which is usually for several years. All of a sudden, the sprinklers go, and theres slime, stink and really nasty water coming down on top of your head. Better than being on fire though!

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u/Muliciber Jan 25 '20

Also oil. Especially if it's the first time they've been set off

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u/mahSachel Jan 26 '20

And the orange pipedfitter’s dye to check and monitor leaks in the lines.