I know I haven't featured any videos from Big Bang Theory, but I figured all you geeks would've known about this show already. If not, then I'll give you a little background info about the show. Here's a description according to wikipedia:
Set in Pasadena, California, the show is centered on five characters: two roommate Caltech geniuses, experimental physicist Leonard Hofstadter and theoretical physicist Sheldon Cooper; their neighbor across the hall Penny, an attractive blonde waitress and aspiring actress; and Leonard's and Sheldon's equally geeky and socially awkward co-workers and friends Howard Wolowitz, an Aerospace engineer and a non-PhD from JPL, and Rajesh Koothrappali, a particle astrophysicist postdoc also working at Caltech. The geekiness and intellect of the four guys are contrasted for comic effect with Penny's social skills and common sense.
The show has had its fair share of cameos including Steve Wozniak (Co-Founder of Apple), George Takei (Star Trek: TOS), Wil Wheaton (Star Trek: TNG) Katee Sackhoff (Battlestar Galactica), Stan Lee (Marvel Comics Creator), and Summer Glau (Firefly, Terminator: Sarah Connor Chronicles). As impressive as this list may be, it leaves a lot to be desired.
1. Leonard Nimoy
Sheldon is a huge Spock fan, and that couldn't have been more obvious on the Christmas episode. Penny gives Sheldon a napkin autographed by Leonard Nimoy, Sheldon is beyond ecstatic. But when he finds out Nimoy actually used the napkin, Sheldon goes apeshit. The show quoted Spock's famous "The needs of the many outweigh the needs of the one" in one of their earlier episodes.
2. Patrick Stewart
He's both Professor X and Captain Jean Luc Picard. According to Sheldon, he's the actor who holds the most People's Magazine "Sexiest Man of the Year" award. Which is the wrong answer.
3. William Shatner
Why not the Shatner? He's Captain Kirk for chrissakes. Also, Leonard thought the Shatner was the actor with the most Sexiest Man of the Year awards. Which is also the wrong answer.
4. Harrison Ford
He's Han Solo, Indiana Jones, Rick Deckard, James Ryan, and Dr. Richard Kimble. Also he was probably the most badasses of Presidents in Air Force One. The show recently did a tribute to Indiana Jones.
5. John de Lancie
Sheldon is really at his best when he has a villain. Will Wheaton proves that. I think John de Lancie as Q from Star Trek would be a great villain for Sheldon. Q is an ominiprescent being who thinks it knows everything, and Sheldon is a human who thinks he knows everything. They would totally clash heads.
A new episode comes on tonight on CBS.
Sheldon's Greatest Christmas Ever scene can be found here [link]
It has a it's moments, but overall I'm not a fan of the show.
ReplyDeleteAlthough I would watch it if Harrison Ford went on there.
I love TBBT, the more that I'm studying IT. Do you know IT Crowd? It's awesome too.
ReplyDeleteHarrison Ford is awesomeee. Also, I used to live in Pasadena, California :P
ReplyDeleteHarrison Ford would be the best, Ive never been a Trekkie though so the others Im not really bothered by.
ReplyDeleteHarrison Ford is a cool guy. Nice post man.
ReplyDelete@Murz90 yeah I mentioned IT Crowd in one of my previous posts.
ReplyDeleteThis show needs more props, <3 so awesome
ReplyDeleteI like sitcoms, even a "smart" one like this. Any comedy that needs a studio audience only serves to pander to the lowest common denominator.
ReplyDeleteJust started watching Big Bang Theory a few weeks ago. Seems like a good list.
ReplyDeleteI just can't get into this show...
ReplyDeleteHarrison Ford would instantly make this show worth watching.
ReplyDeletei havent seen it and i havent heard anything that makes me want to see it
ReplyDeleteSounds like a pretty interesting show. I'll be sure to check it out.
ReplyDeleteThanks for the recommendation man I'll check it.
ReplyDeleteIve never really liked the show, good post nonetheless.
ReplyDeleteIf I am wrong correct me , last year actor of Sheldon got a big movie award about comedy
ReplyDeleteGreat stuff :)
ReplyDeletei love this show but i havent watched it in a long time for some reason.
ReplyDeleteUsed to watch all the reruns of this show haha.
ReplyDeleteNot a fan of the show, I kinda dislike it. But the cameos would be interesting.
ReplyDeleteThe big bang theory is wonderful, It's one of the only programs I actually watch the day it comes out.
ReplyDeleteyeah Harrison Ford would make this an instant win
ReplyDeleteDude, I would watch ANYTHING with Patrick Stewart as a guest.
ReplyDeletei thing things would pretty much blow up if any of those makes a appearance, because of their iconic history
ReplyDeleteQ for the absolute win, I am watching a Star trek episode with him in it right now actually lol
ReplyDeleteharrison ford all the way
ReplyDeleteI would love to see John Noble (from Fringe) on the Big Bang Theory, he's an amazing actor
ReplyDeleteNice!!
ReplyDeleteScore one for Levar Burton!
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