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MovieScent Will Release Smells That Sync To What You’re Watching

Author Dave & Chuck the Freak and Cort Freeman
MovieScent Will Release Smells That Sync To What You're Watching (Photo Illustration by Peter Macdiarmid/Getty Images)

MovieScent is a new technology that will release smells that sync to what you’re watching. If you’ve ever wanted to smell what you’re watching this is for you!

Will this be the next big thing in entertainment or will it fall flat? In a way, it’s like bringing Smell-O-Rama into 2024. Instead of scratch and sniff snickers to correlate with what you’re watching, this device will release the scents on its own! However, not everyone is pumped about it.

MovieScent Will Release Smells That Sync To What You’re Watching

Adding the sense of smell to entertainment, is far from a new attempt. many attempts were made over the decades but rarely had much success. Smell-O-Vision was disappointing back in the 1960s and was even included on a list of the Top 100 Worst Ideas Of The 20th Century, per Time.

Recently, according to SlashFilm, filmmakers like John Waters and Robert Rodriguez have gotten behind the idea of incorporating smell into the movie watching experience and have given out scratch-and-sniff cards to audiences in the theatre. Regals 4DX system even utilizes a smell component, per SlashFilm. Now, for the first time ever, Elevated Perceptions is looking to bring the idea into your home with MovieScent.

According to SlashFilm, MovieScent “releases real-time scents based on events and environments withing movies, TV shows, televised sporting events and streams.” Some of the scents will include fresh cut grass, ocean, restaurant, forest, and storm. So, it sounds like they aren’t getting too micro with it instead of sticking with more generic scents, although they are familiar and I can see them lending some assistance to helping you feel as if you’re in the movie and a part of what you’re watching.

The product will begin shipping next month for $179.99 but if you buy it before September 30th, you can score a discounted price of $149.99. More scents are expected to become available soon like fire, jungle, zombie, new car, and blood. SlashFilm reports that 40 additional scents are set to come out over the next few months. Do you think this would be a cool addition that would enhance your viewing experience? I feel like it would depend on how strong and accurate the scent is. If it’s too generic I don’t see it working, as much as I would want it to. At least until there’s a scene at a garbage dump, or something. You can watch a YouTube video about MovieScent below.

Cort Freeman was born and raised in Metro Detroit. He was named Clarkston High School 2009 Class Clown 13 years after graduating. Totally normal thing to happen. That’s thanks to his time spent as an Intern at Comedy Central and Social Media Correspondent for The Colbert Report. Cort has done comedy across the country, both standing up and sitting down. When he’s not trying to make you laugh on-air and online, he’s probably at home enjoying his favorite shows like Seinfeld, South Park, and The Office. He’s also totally uncomfortable writing about himself in the third person. Cort enjoys writing about comedy, food, sports, and entertainment. So, basically anything and everything.

5 Fictional Foods From Movies And TV That Look Delicious

Have you ever seen fictional foods from movies and TV that actually end up looking delicious? Chances are you have encountered this at some point!

You expect food on shows like Diners, Drive-Ins, and Dives and Beat Bobby Flay on The Food Network to be mouth watering. They are actual dishes made by professional chefs and attract a real-life crowd. However, you don’t expect to find delicious looking food in cartoons or comedy movies. Have you ever seen fictional foods from movies and TV that you really wish you could try?

Fictional Foods From Movies And TV That Look Good

It can’t be explained but there’s something about some food in movies and TV shows that leave you end up wanting to try it. Maybe it’s the fact that it’s hyped up on the show or movie and you get some FOMO (Fear Of Missing Out). Another possibility is how we always want what we can’t have. These foods only exist within that specific worth in the show or movie. We can’t go out and order it from DoorDash or pick it up from a local drive-thru. In the real world, we’ll never be able to try these foods. Could that be what makes them look so tasty?

This can happen in live action movies or even in cartoons and animated content. In fact, some of the best examples that will be featured below on the list of the best fictional foods from movies and TV are from animations. It might sound strange, but you’ll be able to relate once you see it. It could be nostalgia but you’ll be left wanting to try these delicious treats.

For this list we wanted to focus on food you can’t find out there in the real world. Even though we wish we could! Maybe next time we can get a list going of the best fictional beverages. A glass of Star Wars Blue Milk, anyone? Check out the list of 5 fictional foods from movie and TV shows that look like they’d be good below! Are we missing any? Let us know!

  • Krabby Patty from "Spongebob"

    When I think about animated food that looks delicious the Krabby Patty is one of the first things to come to mind. It’s simple but there’s something about it. I see one and I turn into Plankton with my desire to obtain a delicious Krabby Patty. I’m surprised they haven’t opened Krusty Krab locations in real life. You could have the Krabby Patty, the Krusty Krab Pizza, there are so many possibilities! Let’s get it going!

  • Pizza from "A Goofy Movie"

    If you remember this movie, you remember that pizza. It was so cheesy it looked so good! The way it melted and pulls from the base–it’s truly mouthwatering. Few examples look better than that pizza. There’s something about that movie where even the Cheese Whiz looks good. Or is there just something about the timing of when I watch that movie? It always looks so good.

  • Ratatouille from "Ratatouille"

    Sure, it’s animated. However, nearly every dish featured in the movie looks tasty. The animation department really did their job. It’s set in Paris so there’s already pressure for the food to look like the best in the world–and they delivered. Even though most of the food featured in the movie looks good, none look better than the Ratatouille. Mmm.

  • Ed's Special Sauce from "Good Burger"

    What is in the sauce? What’s the secret? I always assumed it was just like Mac Sauce from McDonald’s. Maybe it’s more like Animal Sauce from In N Out? We know it has ketchup and lemon juice and tastes like lemonade and BBQ sauce because Ed says so in the movie, per Mama Plus One. However, we don’t know much more than that! I suppose that description would mean it is not like Mac Sauce so now I’m at a loss. It looked dangerously good in the movie from the reactions it got and I want some!

  • Scooby Snacks from "Scooby Doo"

    Are Scooby Snacks actually dog food? Does it matter? You can’t say part of you didn’t want to try them to see what all the fuss was about. Don’t act like you never tried dog biscuits just to see what they tasted like. They look really good in the shows and movies based on the reaction. Are they “special” treats? They could be! Okay, if you don’t want to try the Scooby Snacks then you can’t deny you want one of those mega sandwiches Shaggy and Scoob are always eating.

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