At first glance, CBS’s “The Big Bang Theory,” doesn’t seem like it would be addictive. Nope. I mean, a show about a bunch of nerds who have problems socializing amongst the rest of the world? Actually, its brilliant.
The Wall Street Journal wrote an article about the show which is a traditional sitcom, not the single camera comedies that have been popular on network TV as of late. (Think “The Office”) This means a studio audience, timed jokes, and a laugh track. But the thing is…this show works. How? Well, the cast is pretty hilarious, the writing is spot-on, and the concept of the show about these genius physicists who can solve just about anything related to quantum physics but when it comes to practical life issues, they’re clueless.
As a geek myself, I grew up being awkward and not fitting in, so maybe that’s why I have a soft spot for these characters especially Sheldon. He’s the ubersmart physicist with Obsessive Compulsive Disorder and a hilarious disposition that causes him to over-analyze things like how to calculate a tip when eating at a restaurant.
Here is one particular exchange he had with Penny, their pretty neighbor, on a recent episode.
Penny: How many Superman movies are there?
Sheldon: You’re kidding, right?
Penny: I remember when Lois Lane was falling out of a helicopter and Superman swooshes down and catches her…
Sheldon: You realize that scene was rife with scientific inaccuracies.
Penny turns and walks back into her apartment.
Priceless scene, and it helps you understand why this show is so funny and just grows on you. It’s about outsiders who are trying to fit in, and who can’t relate to that?
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