In the movies, a case of mistaken identity is oftentimes wacky and whimsical. In real life however, it’s usually far less so. In fact, in many cases it’s downright tragic. Here are ten examples of what really happens when we think one person is somebody completely different.
Over in the UK in late 2011 the police were a little confused about how…
If truth is stranger than fiction, then documentaries have an innate power that fiction films…
Donald “Lofty” Large, despite being the owner of a nickname so non-threatening whispering into the…
Movies can feature some ridiculous crimes, featuring the most over-the-top, elaborately planned executions imaginable. And yet so often real life comes along and trumps it, with crimes so weird and off-the-wall that even Hollywood couldn’t think of them.
The only way the words “bull fighter” could be manlier is if you somehow managed…
Sometimes a simple script isn’t enough to properly convey a character, so it’s up to the actor to make them come alive. On some occasions, this involves being their own writer, and improvising all their dialogue on the spot. Here are ten of the best examples.
Superman is one of the worlds most famous and enduring Superheroes, and why wouldn’t he…
We may take days off to celebrate this or that, but history does not. Here are ten times the world changed, for better or for worse, on major holidays such as Christmas and Valentine’s Day.
It’s probably safe to say that for anyone reading this there was a persistent rumour…
Some movies tease us with awesome songs from kick-ass musicals that, for some ungodly reason, don’t exist in our world. This needs to change. Someone with Broadway connections should make these fictional plays real, so we can spend gobs of money on tickets for the best seats.
The emo fringe is the hairstyle equivalent of wearing a Nazi uniform to a costume…
Everyone’s seen a bat before. They’re basically the slightly less feathery and way more furry…
The Titanic is an iconic, unforgettable part of pop-culture, even though like 20% of kids…
Sometimes, recording a song once just isn’t enough. Maybe a verse needed tweaking. Maybe the chorus could’ve used more guitar. Maybe you just need to make some extra money fast. These bands have covered themselves for all those reasons, and more.
Men being funnier than women is a joke so common and overused it doubles as…
As personal injury lawyer, it’s my job to help people as best as we can…
Throughout the Simpsons several decade long run, one factor has always remained constant, they’re supposed…
Ancient Celtic culture has produced some of the greatest, most beautiful artifacts in human history. The fact that they still survive to this day is proof of their durability and of he expert craftsmanship that went into making them. here are ten of the most awesome.
Music is subjective, however, money is the easiest measure of success, you can write the…
Unlike what some still think, scientific and religious beliefs can exist within the same person. In fact, you can be deeply religious and still appreciate the value of scientific discovery and research. These ten God-fearing scientists are perfect examples.
There are but a few rules when it comes to making fun of people, never…
Sadly, racism is still a thing in our world. For the most part however, people tend to keep their racist thoughts to themselves (or anonymously spew them all over the Internet; that works too.) Some people however, prefer to expose their bigotry very publicly, and very loudly. Spoiler alert: it never turns out well.
My Name is Earl is a TV show in which an ex-skateboarder (yeah, the guy…