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rubyvroom:

Compare and contrast:

The Big Bang Theory uses its so-called “geek” characters as the butt of jokes, has only a superficial understanding of their personalities, and has a really, really limited range of pop culture reference points for the things they do and like….

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I hate The Big Bang Theory. It’s the most obnoxious, one-dimensional portrayal of ‘geek culture’ I’ve ever seen.

“Star Trek reference #136365! Get it!? They’re nerds!!”

Reblogged 3 months ago from ponywithafez (Originally from rubyvroom)
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    I had to stop watching TBBT because I didn’t feel like it was geeky enough. I was fooled with its appearance, because of...
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  6. dorkward reblogged this from ponywithafez and added:
    I keep trying to explain why I hate The Big Bang Theory but it always sounds as if I’m saying I’m the only authority on...
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    ^ I hate The Big Bang Theory. It’s the most obnoxious, one-dimensional portrayal of ‘geek culture’ I’ve ever seen. “Star...
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    AGREEMENT. Troy and Abed are AWESOME. they get on the group’s nerves sometimes, but they are having fun. Also, they have...
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    Sheldon is honestly the only character I can stand, but yeah, Community > Big Bang Theory for sure.
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  27. cherrycolouredx reblogged this from whimsicalcircles and added:
    TBBT (though I really want to punch Howard in the face so fucking holy shit), but yeah, it’s not really what geek...
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    YESSSSSSSSSSSSSSSS. This post is magnificent.
  31. bat-a-tat-tat reblogged this from work-to-do and added:
    And Community passes the Bechdel test. How long did it take for TBBT to get female characters other than Penny?