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Michiru · 01/01/2025 20:17

All the characters are adorable in their own right. All have flaws. None of the men are appealing in the least, though.

Sheldon is too controlling.
Raj turns into an arse when drunk.
Howard has big mummy issues and is spoiled.
Leonard is a cheat.
Stuart is too needy.
Kripke actually comes out best of the lot, and that is even with his tendency for self-absorbed BS 😆
Actually, Penny's on-off boyfriend for a while was a decent character despite his lacking intellect.

What makes TBBT so good is that none of the characters are perfect, and all of them develop in some way to grow on you.

EmeraldRoulette · 01/01/2025 20:13

SevenOnTheClock · 01/01/2025 19:00

Following on from the thread about Dave Coaches, I was wondering if anyone had a soft spot for any of the cast of The Big Bang Theory.
I’m too old to admit this in real
life but I think Raj is so cute and lovely 🤪

the actor playing Sheldon said his first thought when they met was "what a beautiful man".

my favourite character is Penny but I was also annoyed they wrote in a baby for her

i should like Bernadette more but why did she decide to do that awful squeaky voice (it was her decision it seems).

Clearinguptheclutter · 01/01/2025 20:10

Leonard any day
My eldest DS is quite Sheldon-y

Emptyandsad · 01/01/2025 20:06

tilypu · 01/01/2025 19:23

Leonard would be my top one - but Stuart is also on the list...

Ah, so there's hope for us all...

Cynic17 · 01/01/2025 20:04

Zae134 · 01/01/2025 19:56

I hate the way Raj's character is tied up at the end. Everyone else finds a partner, has big success in their career and really grows as a person, but Raj meets a celeb on a plane?? It's like the writers just gave up!
I also felt a bit disappointed that Penny was pregnant. She'd always said she didn't want kids, Bernadette did the whole "yeah but you do" speech and it really narked me. Like the producers called the script team and said "this won't sell well to middle America, she needs a baby"

Yep. I love this show but I'm still furious that they made Penny pregnant. So lazy. They were a wonderful childfree couple.

poetryandwine · 01/01/2025 20:04

Huge soft spot for the show and most of the characters. Suspension of disbelief is a necessity!

42isthemeaning · 01/01/2025 20:01

Defo Leonard

Yourinmyspot · 01/01/2025 20:00

We all love Big Bang in our house and often watch it. Very funny and love all the characters.

Gumbo · 01/01/2025 20:00

Sheldon's brother Georgie - he's awesome!

Also, Penny's dad.

Game0fCrones · 01/01/2025 20:00

I thought this was going to be an interesting discussion on the creation of the universe. Ah well.

GertrudePerkinsPaperyThing · 01/01/2025 19:59

I do quite fancy Sheldon for some reason!

youngoldthing · 01/01/2025 19:58

Big Bang Theory is a huge hit in our house. We’ve watched it since the start and it’s our go to programme if there’s nothing else on.

in fact as im typing this my DH and DS have started singing the theme song in the next room 😂

I love Leonard.

Yourinmyspot · 01/01/2025 19:58

SecondStarOnTheRight · 01/01/2025 19:25

Bert

I love Bert, especially when he’s singing in the band 🤣

Zae134 · 01/01/2025 19:56

I hate the way Raj's character is tied up at the end. Everyone else finds a partner, has big success in their career and really grows as a person, but Raj meets a celeb on a plane?? It's like the writers just gave up!
I also felt a bit disappointed that Penny was pregnant. She'd always said she didn't want kids, Bernadette did the whole "yeah but you do" speech and it really narked me. Like the producers called the script team and said "this won't sell well to middle America, she needs a baby"

mushypeasontoast · 01/01/2025 19:54

Zak.

DisforDarkChocolate · 01/01/2025 19:53

Raj, as long as Cinnamon was no longer in the picture.

Another2Cats · 01/01/2025 19:52

You are definitely NOT being unreasonable. I don't necessarily agree with you, but it's certainly not an unreasonable opinion.

I think he did come across better in a later show called "Criminal:United Kingdom" Season 2 Episode 4 on Netflix

https://www.netflix.com/watch/81238301

and it was interesting listening to this conversation with him:

Watch Criminal: UK | Netflix Official Site

Within the walls of an interrogation room, London investigators question suspects accused of grievous crimes until the truth comes to light.

https://www.netflix.com/watch/81238301

SprinkleOfSunak · 01/01/2025 19:52

Ooh definitely Raj!

username299 · 01/01/2025 19:50

BusySittingDown · 01/01/2025 19:48

Aw, love Raj. Sheldon is the favourite in this house although I had a soft spot for Howard by the end. I wasn't keen on him at first.

I thought Howard was the most talented. But he was an awful creep.

echt · 01/01/2025 19:50

I like them all but have a soft spot for Barry Kripke - his outrageous chutzpah, and unflappable self-confidence, also the way Stuart Bloom's character was allowed to develop.

BusySittingDown · 01/01/2025 19:48

Aw, love Raj. Sheldon is the favourite in this house although I had a soft spot for Howard by the end. I wasn't keen on him at first.

MissAmbrosia · 01/01/2025 19:48

I love Sheldon, in a maternal way only. Whilst I loved the series - and cried with laughter at times, it could be very problematic re. racism and sexism. Leonard was probably the least worst.

CarolVessey · 01/01/2025 19:40

Leonard - only in the earlier seasons though.

Youngheartsalittletogetherness · 01/01/2025 19:40

PullTheBricksDown · 01/01/2025 19:38

Have a wonderful wedding day you two!

Love the show. I do feel the women put up with a lot. Will be aiming to be more Bernadette in the coming year.

Show quote history

Love when she goes full on voice and walowitz says does she sound sexy
She sounded like his ma.😂

PullTheBricksDown · 01/01/2025 19:38

CommanderMariettaHay · 01/01/2025 19:30

I am literally marrying my Leonard tomorrow (registry office). Followed by a full wedding ceremony with friends on Tuesday. I am most like Amy (due to my Autism).

Have a wonderful wedding day you two!

Love the show. I do feel the women put up with a lot. Will be aiming to be more Bernadette in the coming year.