Getting Geekier:Big Bang Theory

[Swede]

It's one of my favorite shows.




Oh, and Bonus Points because TBBT has UCLA particle physicist David Saltzberg on board as a science consultant. He takes care of things like making sure appropriately complex-appearing equations show up in the background, and he writes a little about some of the science in each episode at his own The Big Blog Theory.

Yes, the easy jokes still come around from time to time. And being a sitcom, TBBT is still prone to circumstantial exaggerations that stretch credibility. And yes, its writers will take a hit or two in some quarters for perpetuating stereotypes of brilliant social misfits.

But you know what? It’s clear now that they get us.



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[Don Caballero]

1. Not a big fan but

nice to see Johnny Galecki doing well. Loved him on Roseanne and am glad to see he turned out alright.

[fishwax]

2. I'm a fan too

I don't usually watch the show when it airs, but I've seen the first three seasons on DVD and look forward to the next season being out :)

[truebrit71]

10. They haven't completed season 3 yet...

..

[Hoopla Phil]

3. Great show! Do you know the inside joke regarding the names

Lenard and Sheldon?

[Swede]

5. No. Fill me in.

Ya nerd! :hi:

[Hoopla Phil]

7. Not so much of a joke as it is an omage.

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Sheldon_Leonard

Sheldon Leonard (February 22, 1907 – January 10, 1997) was a pioneering American film and television producer, director, writer, and actor.

In 2007 he was given a posthumous "tip of the hat" in the situation comedy, The Big Bang Theory in which the lead characters are named Sheldon and Leonard.<3>

[eShirl]

4. ba-zinga.

[HysteryDiagnosis]

6. Big Bang.... rofl... as if... in the beginning there was nuttin'... n/t

[Hoopla Phil]

8. "Lighten up Frances", it's just a TV sitcom.

And IMO, a very funny TV sitcom.

[Iggo]

9. Sounds better than The Big Electromagnetic Circuit/Not Circuit "Theory". (n/t)

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