11 Lies "Sex And The City" Told Us
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11 Lies "Sex And The City" Told Us

Because it isn't an accurate look at sex, or the city.

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11 Lies "Sex And The City" Told Us
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So, are you a Samantha, a Charlotte, a Miranda or a Carrie? If you're a woman between the ages of 16 and 50 you probably know the answer. Regardless of which woman you're most like, there are a few things we need to set straight about the world of "Sex and the City."

1. You can have a gorgeous apartment, constant cab rides, and a seemingly endless disposable income for clubs and restaurants and still have extra money for shopping, all from writing one column a week.

Someone explain to me how Carrie had enough money to pay for rent, have regular dinners at Balthazar, and her wardrobe working on one column a week?

2. New York is populated solely by single white women, their gay BFFS, power lesbians and men to hook up with.


New York is one of the most diverse cities in the world. Why was everyone on this show white, middle-class 30-somethings?

3. The only ways to get around the city are by taxi or bus.


How come we never see any of these women on the subway? In the only episode where we see Carrie dealing with some semblance of reality involving her finances, she opts to take the bus instead of her usual cab. The subway is undoubtedly the fastest and easiest way to get around New York. Why don’t we ever see Samantha on the A train? Also, why are these women never stuck in traffic?

4. All women sleep in their bras.

This was mainly Carrie, and can probably be attributed to the fact that Sarah Jessica Parker had a no-nudity clause in her contract, but it still seems a little fishy.

5. Carrie is a talented writer.

In every episode, her column sounds exactly the same. She asks a few rhetorical questions, brings up a few clichés, and ultimately decides that she has no opinion on whichever issue she’s talking about that week, not exactly worth all of the acclaim she seems to merit in the show.

6. All talented writers work for Vogue.

Because all of Vogue’s freelance authors are sex columnists turned authors?

7. It’s totally reasonable to spend $500 a week on shoes.

8. You won’t ruin your $500 shoes meandering through New York.


I’ve had to go to the cobbler more times than I can count, for my nice shoes. Granted I’ve never spent more than $200 on a pair of shoes, but I’m guessing the heels still give way after a while.

9. STDs aren’t something you should be worried about.


For a show that took place throughout the '90s, there was an alarming lack of concern about HIV. Yes, Samantha has a scare once, but the women really should have gotten tested regularly to be on the safe side.

10. You should do anything for someone if there’s a chance they’re the one.


Even if they break up with you three times, marry someone else, have an affair and leave you at the altar, if there’s a chance they’re the one, you should always keep forgiving them

11. You’ll only be happy if you’re in a relationship.

At one point towards the end of the series, Carrie gleefully reports that all of her friends are in relationships. For a show that’s supposed to be about four sexually empowered single women making their way in New York City, "Sex and the City" certainly places a lot of emphasis on women entering committed relationships, even when those women tend to prefer the single life (cough, Samantha, cough).

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