Big Bang Theory

I love Big Bang Theory. Probably one of my favorite shows on TV right now.

Please tell me, specifically, how the show is written that is so offensive. Because from what you've posted in this thread, I don't believe you've ever sat through an entire episode.

Stand back, ma'am. She's a scientist!

There's no need to be patronising. It doesn't look good on grown ups.

The show treats nerd culture with little to no respect. It will make a reference to the main characters for example, playing D&D- and treats us as though we should laugh at that. It isn't a joke about tabletop gaming. It's a joke about the people who participate in it.

The male characters are shown to be completely incapable of handling themselves around females. They become mute or act ridiculous. The female characters are shown as aimless and ditsy or if they are shown as being intelligent they are also portrayed as being sexless or socially dysfunctional.

It's not a show that wants the audience to laugh about being PART of the culture. It wants us to laugh AT it

The only thing that bothers me is that Penny has been getting gradually dumber and dumber as the series goes on. She started at average intelligence and kid of started rolling backwards.

I noticed that, too, and I don't like it.

The first few seasons, she didn't know the science stuff, but she was street smart. Now she's turning into just a dumb blond.

That's interesting! We always seem to see things differently. I was thinking that since she has been hanging with the guys, she has learned quite a bit. However, in considering the episode where she did the history paper on slavery, I have to admit you have a valid point, RML.

The only thing that bothers me is that Penny has been getting gradually dumber and dumber as the series goes on. She started at average intelligence and kid of started rolling backwards.

I noticed that, too, and I don't like it.

The first few seasons, she didn't know the science stuff, but she was street smart. Now she's turning into just a dumb blond.

That's interesting! We always seem to see things differently. I was thinking that since she has been hanging with the guys, she has learned quite a bit. However, in considering the episode where she did the history paper on slavery, I have to admit you have a valid point, RML.

Also the one with Bob Newhart. She came off so ridiculously dumb in that one, even when he explained things really well. Yet she understood things Sheldon taught her when she was trying to learn some physics when she first dated Leonard.

And we don't ALWAYS see things differently!

Please tell me, specifically, how the show is written that is so offensive. Because from what you've posted in this thread, I don't believe you've ever sat through an entire episode.

Stand back, ma'am. She's a scientist!

There's no need to be patronising. It doesn't look good on grown ups.

The show treats nerd culture with little to no respect. It will make a reference to the main characters for example, playing D&D- and treats us as though we should laugh at that. It isn't a joke about tabletop gaming. It's a joke about the people who participate in it.

The male characters are shown to be completely incapable of handling themselves around females. They become mute or act ridiculous. The female characters are shown as aimless and ditsy or if they are shown as being intelligent they are also portrayed as being sexless or socially dysfunctional.

It's not a show that wants the audience to laugh about being PART of the culture. It wants us to laugh AT it

I think I see the problem. That was a LOUDLY telegraphed joke, drawing on a cultural reference. I wasn't patronising you, and I'm a bit surprised you'd think I was.

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(And yups, you haven't watched the programme much at all, either.)

I still miss Leslie Winkle

I'm also not a big fan. I have gone to school and worked with people like that for 15 years. I'm not offended by it, it's just not funny. Sheldon is a little funny but he's mainly annoying, seriously if you knew him in real life you'd be annoyed and I have known versions of him in real life. The other 3 are just normal to me.

The male characters are shown to be completely incapable of handling themselves around females. They become mute or act ridiculous. The female characters are shown as aimless and ditsy or if they are shown as being intelligent they are also portrayed as being sexless or socially dysfunctional.

Leonard is very smart and caring most of the time, but has a selfish side and started as being inexperienced at relationships. He's grown quite a bit better at them.

Sheldon is awkward around men and women equally.

Howard has grown to become a loving husband and is willing to stand up for himself.

Raj has completely overcome his inability to speak to women and is the most sensitive and sweet character on TV.

Penny has learned that she has her own self worth and doesn't need to dumb herself down for the guys she used to like.

Amy has learned what it takes to be a good friend and is much less awkward than she used to be. She would be a lot more sexual if she could get Sheldon to cooperate.

Bernadette has let go of a lot of her controlling tendencies and can compromise with Howard now (playing games excluded). She's plenty sexual.

Seriously, have you watched the show since halfway through season 1?

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