2006-09-29 13:06:55 · 10 answers · asked by santon 1 in Entertainment & Music ➔ Movies
Because the director can use the shot to add drama to the scene.
Besides, you see an electric kettle in the background then it's just another prop, where as if you see a kettle above a lit gas flame then you know they're boiling water!
2006-09-29 13:09:28 · answer #1 · answered by United_Until_I_Die 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I know an American friend of mine was dumbfounded when I plugged the kettle in to make some tea - she had never seen one before!
2006-09-29 13:09:39 · answer #2 · answered by RM 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
In the States, we don't really use them. My mom always used a glass kettle on the hob of the stove. I've never seen one until I moved to England.
2006-09-29 23:57:04 · answer #3 · answered by snowfoxx71 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Its all about perception of the audience....simple.
But...your right, and electric-is useless as far as drama...better a whistling kettle......than..... a cut-out-switch!!
adds to suspense..drama, you name it...
2006-09-29 13:16:22 · answer #4 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
these r movies before the invention of the microwave and Starbucks take out....who want to wait for coils to heat up
2006-09-29 13:12:14 · answer #5 · answered by STORMY K 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Because they like to be able to make coffee during power cuts.
2006-09-29 13:13:42 · answer #6 · answered by Gone 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
They simply aren't that popular here.
2006-09-29 15:01:36 · answer #7 · answered by Venus__27 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
they don't drink tea hot they like it cold
2006-10-03 10:31:40 · answer #8 · answered by MICHAEL N 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
because gas is less expensive,.
2006-09-29 13:09:50 · answer #9 · answered by lokalangel 3 · 0⤊ 1⤋
they are not as advanced as us, haha
2006-09-29 13:10:05 · answer #10 · answered by Dawny 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋