Comments on: Why does The Big Bang Theory hate nerds?

By: Abe Dufresne

Abe Dufresne — Sun, 14 Apr 2013 11:28:55 +0000

Yes, Sheldon Cooper of the sitcom Big Bang Theory. Lots of us know about this character played by Jim Parsons. You could say that Sheldon is a classic example of a weird friend. Initially, I thought Sheldon was an alien from outer space. The way he behaves, his figurative mode of speech was unusual and seriously discrete. If you take a character analysis of Sheldon ways of living, mannerism, it could sometimes flabbergast you. Why? Because you have a person like his friends Leonard, Howard, and Rajesh have an extensive collection of superhero toys in which Flash is his favorite. Man! You will split into laughter, when you see in an episode where he dresses up as the Flash after drinking five cups of coffee. He gets so energized and intoxicated that he just speeds out of the apartment into the street in the Flash costume. `

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By: Martin Tran

Martin Tran — Wed, 27 Feb 2013 07:13:36 +0000

“Degraded” is of course entirely subjective and it’s an opinion you’re perfectly entitled to. However, just because a particular blog stopped pointing out and explaining the science within the sitcom does not make the actual science portrayed in the show any less true. And please note that quite a few scientists have publicly stated their enjoyment of the sitcom well into 2013.

https://lightyears.blogs.cnn.com/2013/01/03/bee-species-named-after-big-bang-theory-catchphrase/

https://scienceblogs.com/principles/2013/02/12/the-big-bang-theory-and-social-science/

Bear in mind that in the second link, the author, a Associate Professor in the Department of Physics, is not even a huge fan. But on a whole I agree with one of his initial statement: this show has a net positive to science to the general population. Which is a good thing in my mind.

By: Jeremy Fogelman

Jeremy Fogelman — Tue, 26 Feb 2013 02:09:58 +0000

I don’t think it’s a coincidence that the blog hasn’t been updated since 2011. And my point is that the show has degraded over time, especially since then. I don’t consider this a nerdy show anymore, just a sitcom. That’s the biggest indictment I can throw at it.

By: Martin Tran

Martin Tran — Mon, 25 Feb 2013 08:48:12 +0000

Not just “famous geeks in media” but Nobel laureates as well because the show utilizes real, actual science in its jokes (look up professor Kostya Novoselov and this link https://thebigblogtheory.wordpress.com/2011/02/03/s04e14-the-thesbian-catalyst/) I be surprised if any of the critics the Big Bang Theory show has even heard of this guy but oh well.

There has never been a single sitcom that has this many celebrated academic intellectuals on it. Ever. And please also note that one of its cast main cast members is even a published scientist. Her field of study is exactly the same as her characters’… except with less animal testing maybe.

If you don’t enjoy the show, that’s fine. Comedy is entirely subjective. If you want to know why some fans such as Neil de Grasse Tyson, George Smoot, Brian Greene and Mike Massimino watch it, you’ll need to ask them. I personally love the show because I’m a Trekkie and I love the science jokes.

By: Otto66

Otto66 — Fri, 18 Jan 2013 12:05:10 +0000

Best not to overuse guest stars, its what makes their appearance special. Why we haven’t seen Sheldon’s sister again is a mystery and what about Leonard’s Dad or siblings. As the show continues these things may
come to pass.

By: Otto66

Otto66 — Fri, 18 Jan 2013 11:30:20 +0000

Its a sit-com, on a TV broadcast network.Gonna be safe and full of
TV tropes to attract a broad audience.
That said, I find it funny and admire the actors and the writing on the show.
What was true once is still true. Don’t like a show? Change the channel.

By: Jeremy Fogelman

Jeremy Fogelman — Thu, 17 Jan 2013 23:11:53 +0000

In fairness, Wil Wheaton had a pretty good set of episodes. But he hasn’t been back in a while. Hmm.

By: Katie Schenkel

Katie Schenkel — Thu, 17 Jan 2013 23:04:49 +0000

There is something very disappointing in using the whole “Girls?? In a nerdy place?? THIS HAS NEVER HAPPENED BEFORE!” trope being used over and over and over. Jeremy touched on how insulting this is to nerdy guys (and it is), but it’s just as hard for girls when we just want to be treated like any other fan and yet somehow we’re still “the other” when it comes to nerdy places and events. And shows like this just perpetuate those old stereotypes.

By: Ivey West

Ivey West — Thu, 17 Jan 2013 15:47:26 +0000

From my biased perspective, none of these things bother me. That doesn’t mean I find BBT universally funny, but I do watch each week and enjoy.

By: Do

Do — Thu, 17 Jan 2013 07:42:36 +0000

ScottH writes: “the show was laughing WITH the characters, not at them.”
This. The reason I like the shpw less and less is exactly this.

But even a better BBT would still be a sitcom that pokes fun at things. No clichees anymore would mean being plain boring. Penny reads Thor because he’s hot? That’s just in character. It was in-character statement from season one episode one.
If this show would become just another show to educate the audience with today en vogue mainstream politically correct pseudo-anti-stereotypes it really wouldn’t help it. It’s got enough of this already…