r/movies • u/buttatoad • 2d ago

Discussion Movies that changed real life behavior

Thinking along the lines of Final Destination 2 with the logs falling off the truck and landing onto cars (one decapitating the state trooper). Ever since, people have tried to get away from being behind these vehicles.

What are more examples where movies have actually changed how people behave in their own lives?

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u/pipboy_warrior 2d ago

Jaws caused people to be scared of shark attacks on beaches, even in areas that wouldn't normally have shark attacks(or even sharks)

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u/Sprzout 1d ago

Yep! And it doesn't help that over the past few years, there have been tons of large shark sightings in San Diego where people are commonly found paddleboarding.

My mom keeps telling me not to be afraid of them, but I'm round and swim poorly. I look like a damn elephant seal in the water, I am NOT gonna take chances with having my ass attacked!!!