Why do actors fake type when they're typing in a movie?

United States
October 6, 2008 10:14pm CST
I could understand skits on MadTV or SNL where people fake type but in a movie? Is it really that difficult to type when you're acting? Shouldn't we believe that you're also really using the computer or typewriter (depending on when the movie came out) along with whatever emotion you're trying to convey? It's always made me laugh. I just wasn't sure why they fake type. It's not like they're being tested for accuracy or speed. So why not type out a couple of words instead of just stroking random keys every so often? I think people are more aware of the fake typing because of the internet. You type so much at work or when you're browsing the internet that typing is a part of you. It's not a big deal. I'm just wondering if anyone else has noticed this.
2 responses
• Philippines
7 Oct 08
hi! i notice this too. ehehe. but am more particular when someone is writing. say, while writing the letter, the actor/actress is saying what's on the letter. i noticed that they write so fast. also, when the sentence end, they pretend to put or write a period no matter how long the sentence is. ehehe.
• United States
7 Oct 08
Well. Huh. I hadn't actually noticed that but thanks a lot now I'm going to obsess over it haha.