The Big Bang Theory. I don’t get it. It just looks so awful, I can’t even watch the commercials. And yet, it’s one of the most popular shows on television. Is it hypnotism? Mass hysteria? It feels like I can’t even get through a day without someone telling me how much I need to watch it.
Timeout to go watch some clips on youtube.
Okay, I get it, the guys on the show are nerdy, and I’m nerdy. But the humor is so over the top and stupid, like they’re just beating you over the head with it. I hate shows like that! Shouldn’t nerdy people like shows that are clever and smart, not traditional, laugh-track sitcoms? And it’s not funny every time someone says something that sounds smart (and usually isn’t, by the way…using big words doesn’t make you smart). From what I’ve seen, the formula seems to be:
- Person A says something sort of nerdy, usually using big words
- Person B, sighs, shrugs or roll their eyes at how nerdy Person A is
- Person A continues with their nerdery as if they are completely unaware of Person B’s reaction
- Person B says some sort of quip or hilarious zinger at Person A’s expense
- Laugh track erupts
How can anyone stand to watch that, episode after episode??
You know, the whole thing reminds me of Two and a Half Men. Somehow it continued to be the most popular show in the world, and yet, I couldn’t imagine a worse show in the universe. Now The Big Bang Theory seems to have taken over the crown.
There’s only one explanation: some kind of pod-person-replacing-mass-hypnosis. Therefore, I can never, ever, watch the show. It will obviously replace me with some sort of Big Bang Theory zombie who must convert as many other people as possible, by forcing them to watch this god-awful show.
Shane Halbach 
Thank you! I thought I was the only one who hated that show. This sums it up:
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I mean, (hopefully I am not insulting you to say) if the two of us don’t like it, who exactly is their target audience?? 🙂
(btw, I put your image in for you)
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I like the show. However, now I have this guilty feeling that is similar to when I openly admit to people that I actually like eating SPAM.
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Wow, I can’t believe you came to that harsh of a conclusion after watching a few episodes on YouTube. Maybe you should sit down and actually watch it from the beginning and then you might get it. I think maybe you had decided to not like it even before you actually watched it. Shows don’t always have to have deep messages and be life changing. Sometimes they are just meant to be funny and entertain us. My whole family watches this and I am sure that when my kids read your post there will be plenty of discussion about you around here.
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Ha! Lisa, I thought of you when I wrote this post. 🙂 Sara and I have been waiting for your comment.
Well, I’ll openly admit that I went into the show predisposed to dislike it, so yeah, I definitely didn’t start with an open mind. My question is, why wouldn’t everybody start from that point of view, given how awful the commercials and clips are?? Anyway, your kids already hate me for my opinion about various movies and tv shows (can you say Sherlock Holmes?), so I guess I had nothing to lose. And you guys can take solace in the fact that the ENTIRE REST OF THE UNIVERSE seems to be on your side, not mine.
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Oh Shane, nobody hates you!! In fact you are liked very much. Now that’s not saying that we always agree with your thoughts and opinions, but that’s what makes it fun! A little friendly bickering never hurts anyone. So keep it coming Shane! We will gladly keep playing this game!!
(And just so you know, even Champika loved the Big Bang Theory and wishes she could watch it in Sri Lanka!)
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Oh no, you created a Big Bang Theory Zombie and set her loose in Sri Lanka? This is how the infection spreads!
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Kaycee says to watch this years Halloween episode! If you don’t think that’s funny then there is probably no hope for you!!
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Oh, like I’m going to fall for that trick! I watch the episode, the mass hypnosis gets to me, and the next thing you know I’m a a Big Bang Theory pod person who goes around trying to conscript other zombies to my cause.
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Oh, she says you are just afraid that you will actually like the show and then all of your rants and raves will be for naught! I don’t even think you will try….
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You already know I am a Big Bang Theory zombie, so I’m not going to get into it… But, no comment on the awesome theme song by the Barenaked Ladies?
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I’m glad I’m not the only person that can’t understand this show. I just… don’t get it. Stereotypes, unfunny jokes, laugh tracks, reference after reference. I’d rather eat a flaming pile of zombie goo.
My BEST friend, who is as much of a geek as I am, just loves it. It’s her dirty little secret and I can’t stand it. I’ve tried watching it with her, but I found myself playing with my phone or spending an extra long time in the bathroom. It’s also funny that you said it reminds you of, “Two and a Half Men”. One of the creators, Chuck Lorre, is responsible for that pile of doodoo, as well as Roseanne, which is where you might recognize Leonard (Johnny Galecki), as he played Darlene’s boyfriend/husband. (and eventually Leonard’s female counterpart). Barf.
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Big Bang Theory makes me want to vomit blood. Thick, coagulated blood.
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Watching that show feels like all life stopping instantaneously and every molecule in my body exploding at the speed of light.
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