The Big Bang Theory: Penny is actually pretty cool

The Big Bang Theory is a newish sitcom from Chuck Lorre, best known for Two and a Half Men(cue chorus of groans and growls). Like that show, it has plenty to object to, notably the two lead characters, both white male physicists. Leonard (Johnny Galecki) is the audience surrogate for the Nice Guys in the audience, with all that entails. Sheldon (Jim Parsons) clearly has Aspereger’s and Obsessive-Compulsive Disorder, and we are encouraged to laugh at him for this. Their … READ MORE

July 8, 2008   13 Comments