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[BigEvilTurtle]

I think is hilarious that the people who always react so negatively about this show react exactly like Sheldon would.

Maybe it's a secret, organized joke between most of GAF. It could all be a self-referential ruse.

BAZZOPLE

 

[Percy]

Every character on this show is just the worst imo. They all deserve each other.

 

[Fancy Clown]

It's because most people aren't discerning about the media they consume so a lot of absolute garbage that caters to the lowest common denominator becomes really popular.

 

[Davey Cakes]

Relationships ruined the show. I like TBBT in the first few seasons when all the guys were single and hopeless. The one episode where Howard and Raj went to the gothic club and gets shot down by some goth girls for having fake tattoos was funny.

I'm glad we can agree on this, and that we're not alone.

 

[Arthr2ShdsJcksn]

Relationships ruined the show. I like TBBT in the first few seasons when all the guys were single and hopeless. The one episode where Howard and Raj went to the gothic club and gets shot down by some goth girls for having fake tattoos was funny.

Yeah, I guess they wanted to have some character growth, but all they did was water down what they had, and turned the show into a weaker version of Friends, but for nerds.

 

[Dark_castle]

Sheldon would be okay if he was more "like able" more often. For example, when Howard's mom died, he was a true friend. When he did that one-on-one love test with Penny, he was honest and relatable. Because he's so off putting so much of he time, these moments have meaning and hit harder. It's just that you only get them once or twice a season.

Raj is the real asshole of the show.

I was so dumbfounded by the writer for making Sheldon run away from the tunnel abruptly, leaving Raj alone with the rats after he shown some actual personality and humane traits and having heartfelt conversation between the two, just for comedy sake.

 

[Shuggananas]

Yeah, I guess they wanted to have some character growth, but all they did was water down what they had, and turned the show into a weaker version of Friends, but for nerds.

But TBBT is definitely not made for nerds though

 

[Timeaisis]

So why exactly has Sheldon Cooper grown to become such a universally adored pop culture phenomenon? I just don't get it! I mean, people hated Joffrey, didn't they?

People love assholes in comedy and hate them in drama. It's like a rule or something.

 

[SmarmySmurf]

Howard is the only male character in the show that actually had an arc and developed better over time. I mean he went from a poorly written asshole pervert to a human being with fears,faults but having a good heart to do the right thing.

Scratch that, he is the only character who had an arc period.

No, Howard's still all of those things, and Sheldon has developed far more while never having been as knowingly asshole from the start. Fuck Howard.

 

[Black_Red]

But TBBT is definitely not made for nerds though

I'd say the first seasons were made for nerds, lots of jokes about (basic) physics that were not explained and some obscure references.

But the show went to shit really fast (you can notice how as the show became popular they started explaining every "nerd joke"), and it died to me with the inclusion of Bernadette and Amy.

(Maybe I just liked this and HIMYM for being the first two american sitcoms I watched when I started college)

 

[El Daniel]

Is he adored though? I see nothing but hate for this guy and the show in general on reddit and Gaf.

 

[Quixzlizx]

I think Sheldon is funnier when he isn't talking. Occasionally even he figures out that he has been defeated in a battle of wits, and his eye starts bulging and he starts twitching. That's more of an acknowledgement of defeat than you'll get on Facebook.

 

[Morrigan Stark]

It's because most people aren't discerning about the media they consume so a lot of absolute garbage that caters to the lowest common denominator becomes really popular.

Good thing you are far superior to these *spits* "people", and know better, though!

 

[SpaceWolf]

Is he adored though? I see nothing but hate for this guy and the show in general on reddit and Gaf.

You see nothing but hate for most things on reddit and Gaf.

 

[Fularu]

yes i'm talking about the "i'm such a nerd" thing just because they like something.

they probably like him because "he's such a nerd"

I'm not sure people are using it in the proper context.

I'm prety sure the girl is mocking whoever is playin games as "beeing a nerd". The dude (probably trying to hit on her) misunderstands her (and believes she'S a nerd playing games) and gets creamed.

 

[internetwolf]

never liked the guy or the show

 

[BeatnikGunsoo]

Cool, I'm gonna make a show that's not for black people, but about black people. Got any advice?

Even if someone could pull that off without being horribly offensive, wouldn't it be completely pointless? Pretty sure it would just fall back on stereotypes and uninsightful rehashing of tropes, just like BBT.

Check out Mr. Robinson a show about a black guy [starring Craig Robinson] but it wasn't for black people. Which is why it was cancelled after 6 episodes and also it was really bad

 

[Fancy Clown]

Good thing you are far superior to these *spits* "people", and know better, though!

Damn straight

 

[llien]

Sheldons acts like a child and is judged as such.

Comparing him to sadistic monstrosity like Joffrey is beyond ridiculous.

 

[Dadasch]

That first page...there is too much hate on Seinfeld.

 

[HStallion]

Sheldons acts like a child and is judged as such.

Comparing him to sadistic monstrosity like Joffrey is beyond ridiculous.

Yeah Joffrey was well written and entertaining to watch

 

[ZackieChan]

Topical bump, bro

Spoiler

Bazinga

 

[cLOUDo]

This, if Joffrey had a laugh track he'd be adored.

Joffrey: "I'm not Tired!!!"
**Laugh Track**

 

[shaneo632]

Is Sheldon supposed to be likeable? I haven't seen the show since season 1 so I can't really remember.

I mean, the Seinfeld comparison breaks down for me if so because the characters on Seinfeld are clearly supposed to be self-centered assholes who even get their own comeuppance in the final episode.

 

[Chuckie]

Lol why was this necro-ed?

 

[N° 2048]

I imagine he bumped it because he saw this yesterday http://www.neogaf.com/forum/showthread.php?t=1426715

Lol why was this necro-ed?