7 movie tricks that can get you killed

The cinema is a dream factory. Therefore, like most dreams, it should not be taken too seriously. Especially if you're showing some very clever survival technique.

Some of the examples below are quite remote, but they exemplify how you can lose your own life if you imitate your big-screen hero. Check out 7 examples of what should NOT be done in an emergency situation - unless you want to die, of course.

1. Punch a shark

If you happen to be diving and run into a shark, what is your reaction? You can even incarnate the Lara Croft in you and punch the creature, but that won't save you from a quick death - deep down, you'll only annoy the pet even more.

2. Go under a viaduct

In "Man of Steel, " one of the characters shouts to the others hiding from a tornado under a viaduct. Bad idea! It may work in fiction, but the US climate service explains that doing so is worse than being in an open field.

3. Make a tourniquet

Have you broken your leg and need an immediate repair? What do you think about improvising a tourniquet like Jeff Goldblum's character did in Jurassic Park? If you have love for life, never do it! This kind of dressing completely blocks circulation and can cause you to lose your limb - and even lead to death!

4. Lift your head

He got punched in the nose and started bleeding? Cinema teaches you how to lift your head, doesn't it? Only it teaches you wrong! This can make your body go into shock! Ideally, sit down, let the blood drain and press your nostrils.

5. Let the air in

Not! Don't let the wind come in your window during a hurricane! Some movies explain that this is a tactic to equalize internal and external pressure, but it can cause your roof to be torn off! Or maybe your whole house goes flying around, like Dorothy's in "The Wizard of Oz."

6. Force Vomiting

When James Bond was poisoned, he tried to force the vomiting to get better. Unless this is an express order from a doctor, never try to repeat at home: the poison is toxic (duh!) And will do more damage to your mouth and esophagus than to your stomach.

7. Drink urine

Are you alone in a boat in the middle of the ocean and getting very thirsty? Don't even think about drinking your urine, like the protagonist of “Waterworld”! Pee is eliminated from our body with a huge amount of impurities, especially salts. Taking this liquid will make you even more dehydrated.

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Did you take it all well to never repeat these cinematic nonsense? If you remember any more valuable movie tips that are of no use, comment below!

* Posted on 30/09/2015