Vomiting on TV

I find that the vomiting in dramas is so unreal as to be ridiculous. It would be more dramatic for the camara to ‘cut away’.
And in documentary-type programmes it’s deeply unpleasant to be presented with the sight and probably deeply embarrassing for the person concerned too.

All in all, a dramatic effect that could be better and more tastefully achieved without such graphic filming. Directors please take note.

I don't know what programmes you all watch. But you all have an off button and plenty other channels to watch. No one needs to watch someone vomiting if it makes you feel ill.!!!

I find it vile!

Have you noticed no one ever seems to need a poo - sorry

Missdeke
I’ve also discovered channel 81 on Freeview.
I’ve seen some lovely films recently “Heavens Above”
a comedy with Peter Sellers and Eric Sykes, “Hobson’s Choice” withCharles Laughton and John Mills,
and Summertime starring Kathryn Hepburn and Rozzano
Brazzi filmed in Venice, a lovely romantic film. Bliss.

So unnecessary; it really is such a stomach turner for this viewer! I watched Jo Brand's 'Damned' yesterday and right at the end, during a scene in a pub, an actress was sick all over the raised glasses and hands of the other cast members, and over the table. It was horrible, and this pointless vomiting was never a regular feature of programmes until the last few years.

I do find tv and film a bit too graphic these days, nothing left to the imagination, although the standard of most dramas on tv is extremely high. If I need an entertainment instead of a reality fix I turn to channel 81 on Freeview, Talking Pictures, all sorts of old films including Ealing Comedies, old war films etc etc. The acting can be very hammy, the accents, especially Cockney or Scottish are laughable, but never any need to turn away from graphic sex, loo breaks, vomiting or constant swearing. Not realism, but you can understand every word they say.

I have Emetophobia which started in Primary School and makes me feel ill just thinking about it now. I was lucky with my daughter because she was never sickly and then as she got older she learned that was the one thing she would have to cope with on her own! I work in a school and I’ll deal with snot (though it makes me gag) and spit and broken bones and blood but I have had to physically leave a child before now to get someone else. That sounds awful but I genuinely would either join them or pass out if not. Luckily I predicted David Platt was going to be unwell on Coronation Street on “that” episode or I’d be feeling unwell for days!

I have a phobia about real vomiting - either me or someone else - in fact twice this week I've dreamt about it but seeing it on tv though doesn't bother me really although I do think it's gross when they then don't wash their face or even worse kiss someone !!

In the majority of cases, I think it's horrible and totally unnecessary.

I can see that, dramatically speaking, there are occasions when a person vomitting can convey feelings of horror and repulsion in a particular situation - but there is no need to be so graphic about it.

It's horrible. I wish they wouldn't do it. There must be more subtle ways of letting us know what's going on.

It doesn't affect me as much as some, but I agree it is deeply unpleasant to have to see it in all its glory, close up. Especially now we're likely to have such huge TV screens in our homes . If it's any of the hospital programmes then we really should expect it, but there's no need for it in many other programmes. But almost every series or programme? Really? I seriously don't think so!

I don't like the trend for very close-up shots at all - not just vomiting, but kissing (when they're really making a meal of it), or eating (especially if they're talking at the same time, yuk!)

I am wondering too Cherrytree, why bother if you know it will physically upset you?

Me too Cherrytree.I can't watch any hospital programmes now, including one born which I love, I wish they could give a warning at the beginning, as emetophobia is one of the most common phobias now, and it does seem to be occurring much more nowadays

Totally agree. It is revolting and unnecessary. ?

Makes me feel physically sick
Unfortunately by the time its on TV its too late.
I have 'vomit' Phobia
I'm actually bouking (gagging) at the moment and wondering why I even clicked on the tread!!

I am 'safe enough' with Casualty thank you very much MawBroon. I was merely pointing out how the vomiting on that programme seems to be shown in such graphic detail recently.

I think people can do without the unnecessary comment drawing people's attention to the 'off' button on the tv too.

The "suspect" vomited onto the floor at the end of Shetland but when he collapsed the floor was clean! Are police station carpets extra absorbent?

Not a fan, realise makes it authentic but no thanks

Casualty is one of the chief offenders

Vomiting in A&E, well there’s a surprise!
Blood too no doubt. ??

Try “Gardeners World” or “Esacape to the Country” you should be safe enough there.

Its never very realistic, so doesn't bother me.

I appear to be eating supper when this happens and I hate it. It does not seem to matter what time I dine, this frequently happens. Not pleasant also if I am enjoying a glass of wine.

Yes it's awful isn't it?
Casualty is one of the chief offenders, but I can often anticipate it happening, so I look away quickly and say 'vomit alert' to warn hubby!

It is only acting and if actors can’t do it , they are not actors, (as for it being “not nice” for actors you may think that, I doubt they do. )
And as for every series or programme, I would question that, you may need to check your viewing choices or alternatively try the Off button.

I find it revolting too, just no need.
Watching Damned the other night and they showed an addict's bathroom, I retched and retched. I know it was created for the drama but TMI.