Blog #3: TV and America? Who knew?

Television show: The Big Bang Theory

The Big Bang Theory is a television show that exemplifies the life of incredibly intelligent "geeks" who have a neighbor who is extremely attractive and is contrary to their "nerdy" persona. The conflict between male, intelligent, nerd-based logic versus female intuition and loving nature is what gives the show its humor.

Achievement and success is displayed through the occupations of the nerds' occupations; contrary to the successes, the failures of the love escapades of the one character of Leonard liking the attractive Penny also are enhanced in the program. One of the main characters, Sheldon, values his scientific work as an important asset to his performance and lifestyle. All of the "nerds" exemplify a sense of practicality and effeciency when dealing with every matter in the show, especially as shown in "Halo Night." Leonard is trying to break away from nerd stereotype and create Progress in his life and send it in a new direction. Though material comfort is not always obvious, it is important to note that material comfort in this show is represented through purchases of items such as a replica time machine from a movie. Despite being nerds, the four men have accepted that fact and promote individualism through embracing it fully. Unlike in a restrictive, governmental country, the men are able to pursue whatever scientific achievement they want and have the freedom to do so fully. Without a doubt, the men adhere to the conformity of nerds--the succinct ways of living so precisely as a nerd. Leonard will show his humanitarianism to Penny in her every need as he seems almost desperate of her attention. Despite the attempted maturity of scientists, the men demonstrate their youthfulness through Halo nights and one character, Howard Wallowitz, still lives with his mother.

The show demonstrates to audiences that, though superior intelligence is one to be mocked and can potentially be hilarious, intelligence is one to be celebrated despite the struggles of social awkwardness. That same struggle is one of freedom and individualism in that society does not have to adhere to social norms acceptable only through the uneducated but also through those of the educated [and highly educated.]