(August 9, 2017 at 10:10 am)paulpablo Wrote: I know this is a fan thread but the show is terrible.
The jokes are nearly 100% based on predictable stereotypical characters, gimmicks and catchphrases.
Sheldon has misread some social interaction leading to hilarious consequences for the 1000th time, the Indian has trouble talking to girls, the Jew has a loud annoying mother who has various nagging things to say to him, Penny is good looking and not as smart as the geeks.
They are all very smart but Sheldon is the smartest.
It's not the most horrible thing I've seen on TV but it's definitely over hyped in my opinion.
My theory is that it's very wisely marketed as a comedy for smart people. And the masses replied "I'm a smart people! You like Big Bang because you is a smart people too!?" "Yes, I too like Big Bang, as I is a smart people. Science!"
Not that this is some universal thing. Everybody has their own sense of humor, and I'm sure it'd have an audience to some degree at any time. But adding the connotations of "You is a smart people for watching" is why I think it's having so much success.
