“real people don’t talk like that” can be a valid criticism of a piece of media but it can also be one of the highest praises i can bestow. there’s nuance.
characters who articulate themselves like online self-help tutorials written by an AI generated command prompt or someone who has never spoken to a real life person in crisis: real people don’t talk like that (derogatory)
characters who talk like on some level they understand they’re participating in a performance and the limitations of language itself are a burden on their ability to express themselves and be understood: real people don’t talk like that (thrilled, delighted, jumping for joy)
ALT