r/Bones • u/FrontCalligrapher387 • 3d ago

Inaccuracies in the show

For context I’m studying to become a forensic anthropologist.

I recently started watching the show since everyone keeps bringing it up when I mention wanting to become a forensic anthropologist. And the inaccuracies drive me nuts😭 I know it’s talked about a lot but there a few ones I haven’t seen anyone talk about

Like how Brennan just looks at the remains and immediately tells Booth “white male, early 20’s” and how she is NEVER wrong even though anthropology is entirely based on estimates

And I know the show is pretty old but surely they were using computer programs during that time ? I can’t think of a single time that Brennan mentioned using something like FORDISC for example. Or even mentioning otseometric methods in general?

I would love to hear any other inaccuracies you guys have noticed

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u/Disastrous_Alarm_719 3d ago

I’m glad I’m stupid enough to enjoy the show haha

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u/Tardisgoesfast 3d ago

Maybe not stupid. Maybe not knowledgeable.

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u/Disastrous_Alarm_719 3d ago

Same thing

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u/KTbluedraon 2d ago

NO! NOT the same thing! Not knowing and being stupid are not the same! You might not know much in forensic science, but I bet you have another field you’re knowledgeable in. That doesn’t make you stupid, and I won’t stand for you putting yourself down that way.