#21: That losing signal on a radio meant the villain was near
TV shows dramatize the moment when a radio signal cuts out, suggesting that danger lurks nearby. This creates tension and excitement, making viewers anticipate the villain’s entrance. We accepted this as a rule, associating static with impending doom.
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In reality, losing signal can happen for various benign reasons, from weather to distance, not just because something sinister is approaching.