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By now, Im sure you’ve scrolled past countless re-runs of this Bang Bang Theory show. You know the show that features that stupid hot blonde chick from 10 Rules for Dating my teenage daughter (anyone? crickets..), that tall awkward genius guy Sheldon and their group of friends who are basically the scientist equivalent of Friends in Cali. Now this show is definitely not for everyone. If you hate physics you’ll hate every episode. If you hate nerds, don’t bother. If you hate nerds trying really hard to impress chicks, you might blow your brains out watching these guys commit dating atrocities every season. If you can get passed all the intricate algorithms, next level nerdiness, and palpable awkward tension I can assure you that they didn’t win all these Emmys, Golden Globes, SAG and People’s Choice Awards for no reason (the cast and show has racked up over 100 nominations).
SO the pedigree is there.. and I’ve converted quite a few homies who once hated on the show. The reason that most people start to enjoy the show is because people actually start to listen to the characters interact with each other, which is where the comedic gold lies in this Chuck Lorre production. Watching Penny fuck with Sheldon’s OCD need to knock on doors and say the occupants name three times straight is undeniably hilarious because you know he’s gonna knock three times and who wouldn’t play with someones emotions given how annoying it must be dealing with that on the daily? The jokes in the show s…
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Ja-Quan Greene
Ja-Quan is a NYC teacher and artist holding a B.A. in Sociology and History from SUNY New Paltz. On his journey to become Hokage, the Lord of The Speed Force and Protector of the Recaps…
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