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Stupid mistake

posted 9 years ago by RickyTheFish
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I just started watching episode S07E03 "Cops vs. Zombies," and in the first few minutes I already encountered something that was so asinine it made me question what the heck the writers were thinking. Around 2:30 into the episode, Angela walks into Maura's house where Maura and Jane are talking. Angela has one of those rolling suitcases with an extendable handle in tow, and Jane asks her "What's that?" to which Angela replies "Nothing." Jane walks into Angela's path and repeats "What's that?" and Angela replies "A backpack."

Really? It's clearly a freaking suitcase, or at the very least it should be called luggage. A backpack is a pack that's worn on the back... it's not something that has wheels and a handle to allow it to roll along the ground. I know this shouldn't bother me so much, but it's like these people aren't even trying anymore. A freaking backpack... give me a break. How are you gonna wear that on your back, Angela?

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[–] SarahKSeraSera 9 years ago

I think it had something to do with her studying for her GED. It had her books in it & Jane kept pressuring her to what was in it. Obviously it was a rolling suitcase, but Jane was looking for the less literal answer

[–] NewBeginnings16 9 years ago

I see them all the time down here in FL - it IS a backpack but it's on wheels. I don't know if the wheels are detachable so the owner could carry it in the traditional manner.

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[–] cosmic_surveyor 9 years ago

I have a backpack that has nondetachable wheels. The wheelbase is wide enough to not cause discomfort. Most of the mobile times, it will be on my back. On occasions when the contents' weight is too much to support, I leave it on the ground and use the included retractable handle.

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[–] kjperes13 9 years ago

http://www.walmart.com/c/kp/rolling-backpacks

[–] RickyTheFish 9 years ago

A backpack needs to be able to be worn on the back... the thing Angela is using clearly has no straps, and thus could not be worn. It is luggage.

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[–] cosmic_surveyor 9 years ago

The straps have to be tucked away lest they snag or get destroyed. Experienced both.

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[–] SarahKSeraSera 9 years ago

Its a rolling backpack & while weird & awkward, I have one myself with the straps. I'd have to re-watch the show as I wasn't paying attention, but unless the straps are really long, I've had no problem with it.

[–] film_flam_man 9 years ago

Have you considered the possibility that Angela was being sarcastic? Especially since she'd just been asked that question and given a non-responsive reply?

[–] miche43 9 years ago

They have backpacks with wheels and handles now. They had to be banned at my kids' school.
There is a flap in the back that covers the back straps and velcros so they don't get caught in the wheels when it's being pulled.

They are great for kids to use when flying or traveling. They are a terrible idea in school hallways with tons of kids rushing around between classes – major tripping hazard.