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Originally Posted by 4691mls
I don't think I've ever been offered a meal consisting of tomato soup and a grilled cheese sandwich, but people in books seem to eat this combination a lot. Maybe this is regional?
What's up with all the people in books pinching the bridge of their nose when under stress? I've never noticed anyone in real life doing this.
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The tomato soup comment is funny. We do eat that here and it's one of my favorite comfort meals. I can't think of any time in a book I've seen it, though.
I know what you mean on pinching the nose in stress. That happened with a book I read last night. I've seen it rarely with people in real life, but it's not as common as books act like it is.
An unrealistic romantic trope or urban fantasy trope is the partner always worried the person isn't eating enough and trying to get them to eat when they're worried about them. The book last night had them doing that in front of people, all who were trying to push food at the person. This is a common fiction trope i read, but I've never seen that happen in real life. If you had a health condition, perhaps, but for the most part no one has cared if I haven't eaten enough, especially romantic partners, if I've been busy. They don't seem to think of it or see it as that important.
I'm sure I can think of more, that was the first one I thought of. Fun topic.