Unrealistic things in movies and tv shows that drive you crazy

[Anonymous]

What’s your biggest pet peeve?

Here’s mine: When two characters from the same foreign country speak to each other in broken, heavily accented English rather than their mother tongue. That never EVER happens in real life. It’s baffling to me why directors always do this. I mean, directors: If you can’t find two American actors who speak fluent German, then just hire a couple of German actors and use subtitles for their scenes. It will make the movie feel more authentic and the audience will appreciate that you respect their intelligence.

[Anonymous]

The people from Friends always being able to get those prime seats in the coffee shop.

[Anonymous]

How people on sitcoms just barge into other people’s houses without even knocking

[Anonymous]

Cher’s flawless hair and makeup the morning after a wild romp with Nicholas Cage in Moonstruck. She looks fresh during her early morning walk of shame.

[Anonymous]

Leaving your children with no childcare

[Anonymous]

Zero chance Jay lands a wife like Gloria IRL.

[Anonymous]

Forced diversity in recent shows/movies. They always have to have that one character that is gay or trans and it’s too obvious and on the nose. (Example: Bros)

I miss 20 years ago when a gay character just existed and wasn’t heavily stereotyped and over the top.

[Anonymous]

Families that have elaborate breakfasts on school days in sun lit kitchens, discussing their days as though they have all the time in the world. Is anyone’s morning with school aged kids like this? Try: still dark out, everyone eating cereal and some fruit at different times, rushing out the door.

People with kids who spend a lot of time hanging out with friends. Especially if they have babies, very young kids. Most parents of infants are not hanging out at bars and coffee shops with friends regularly, and if they go, they’re like “omg this is amazing I never do this, also I have to leave by 9pm sharp to feed/pump/relieve sitter.” It’s just not a carefree time of life with lots of easy socializing.

When everyone in a family’s life knows each other. Neighbors, friends, extended family, coworkers. They all get together and are friends. Whose life is like this? I’ve never met like 90% of my DH’s coworkers. My friends don’t know my family well at all. My neighbors only know a couple of my friends. And so on. When we host big parties a lot of the guests must be introduced to each other.

People with lifestyles that don’t match their careers at all. In a lot of shows everyone lives like a BigLaw partner even if they are, like, teachers and therapists and journalists.

[Anonymous]

In movies, people underwater can see with their open eyes. I swam for years and can only see underwater with googles.

They also hold their breath for an unreasonable length of time.

[Anonymous]

Emily in Paris.

(I win the thread, I think).

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:Forced diversity in recent shows/movies. They always have to have that one character that is gay or trans and it’s too obvious and on the nose. (Example: Bros)

I miss 20 years ago when a gay character just existed and wasn’t heavily stereotyped and over the top.

I agree with this, the token trans person trope feels forced. The worst is when multiple shows cast the same trans actor for these roles. Like if the goal is more diversity snd representation, this seems especially silly.

[Anonymous]

Literally everything about the Netflix series Sex Life was completely unrealistic.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:Forced diversity in recent shows/movies. They always have to have that one character that is gay or trans and it’s too obvious and on the nose. (Example: Bros)

I miss 20 years ago when a gay character just existed and wasn’t heavily stereotyped and over the top.

Genuinely curious what show/movie you are thinking of when you say this. I can't think of any examples.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:Emily in Paris.

(I win the thread, I think).

I find that show such a delightfully unrealistic diversion though. It’s definitely not trying to portray reality— it’s all supposed to be that “white girl finds love in Paris” trope and they just lean in really, really hard.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:Forced diversity in recent shows/movies. They always have to have that one character that is gay or trans and it’s too obvious and on the nose. (Example: Bros)

I miss 20 years ago when a gay character just existed and wasn’t heavily stereotyped and over the top.

Genuinely curious what show/movie you are thinking of when you say this. I can't think of any examples.

NP the Lieutenant on “Bosch” was a lesbian, no fuss.

The A-Team (although that is 40 years ago). Mr. T just was who he was.

Leverage.