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Post birth depression and parenthood in today's world, how could you miss that? Howard and Bernadette had to deal with these after Halley's birth. Also Leonard dealing with a toxic mother was something many people could relate to.
You forgot the nicest thing sheldon ever said besides his ending speech "when I lost my own father, I didn't have any friends to get me through it... You do" It's clear that Sheldon understand how it's like to lose a parent that he cares about. And the best part before Sheldon get to prove super asymmetry. He gets inspired by his father again.
Probably my favorite scene of the entire series was when Sheldon comforted Howard. Until Penny made a joke, anyway. Normally I get it, but I wish she would have been quiet at that point.
@@nikki9125 I think it was sheldons wedding when Georgie explained all he had to do for the family after their dad died and how much he did for Sheldon even though Sheldon never thought about it
I can't believe that Stuart's stuff didn't make this list. Depression, loneliness, feelings of being left out of the group, becoming homeless for a while (unless you count living at the comic book store his home), and genuinely feeling unloved and under appreciated--these were all things he had to go through. Constantly. How did none of those make the list?
Maybe they didnt included them because the show didnt really tackle those issues in a serious manner but instead made light of it and all the jokes they could possibly think of. Seriously, until the last season when they gave him a girlfriend, they made Stuart more pathetic per chapter as his running gag. I wouldnt put that on the list.
I think that The Big Bang Theory handled parental abandonment well when Sheldon found a letter from Howard's father. His choice not to read the letter is heartbreaking. The choice to not reveal which story was actually the truth and that Howard wants all of them to be true is an accurate representation of a child's pain.
@@exdee__ And its good they did. All of the letters (minus Sheldon's) said wonderful things. Knowing one of those wonderful letters was from his father gave him some peace and comfort...helped him lose the anger twoards his father he'd been carrying for a very long time
I liked the way Sheldon explained why he had to knock three times at a door. As a child he came home when his Mom was away at a church camp to find his father in bed with another woman. He said he knocks 3 times: one to let the person know he is there and the other two times for everyone to get their pants on.
@@pauldesigncomics2625 I think he died before any break up. But, the ending of Young Sheldon's this season, George Ran into the neighbor who's husband left her. He was feeling imaskilated. I see the affair Sheldon talked about in the BBT.
One that is important is that even the bullied can become bullies without realizing it. When the four of the guys gang up and make fun of Zach for being stupid. He is not smart but he does realize he is being made fun of. And Penny coming in and telling them "shame on you". Its a reminder that no matter who we are we all feel inferior to someone in some way. And just because someone feels they were bullied more prevalently does not mean that their actions are not effecting and even hurting others in the same way.
@@rudyloreni2883 Thing is, Penny, being part of their circle, would know how the guys were bullied a lot; they would know how it feels, so what logical reason do they (Sheldon, Leonard, Raj, and Howard) have for bullying Zack? Yeah, he's the stereotypical Handsome Jock, the kind of student they got bullied by the most, but being bullies themselves was likely something Penny never thought the guys would be.
I feel for the emotional neglect Leonard suffered from his mother. Sure she was present and his basic needs were met, but she was cold and mechanical, causing him to constantly seek out her warmth and approval. Geez, they almost all had family issues!
I love how he reconciles with her in the last season when he forgives her even though he doesn't have to and was the hardest thing for him to say out loud and Beverly accepts the forgiveness and changes to start being a bit more loving. That's one of my favorite parts and really portraying the kind of love that, to me, is the kind of love that Jesus shows us each day. Like I said, that's how I saw it and really appreciate it because sometimes as a child that knows your parent isn't loving you right, it's difficult to forgive them even when they technically or think they haven't done anything wrong. I think it would have been nice if that part was mentioned in the video.
This finally answers a question I had for a long time about who did the voice of Mrs. Wolowitz. I wondered if it was Melissa Rauch since there were those moments where Bernadette would sound almost exactly Howard's mom when she got tough with him.
@@conniethesconnie she’s actually just imitating the mother’s voice. She’s quite talented as her natural speaking voice is about an octave lower than Bernadette’s voice.
Considering they were used for cheap jokes, I doubt it would have made the list. Then again, every other one that was on the list was also used that way, so...
I agree!! The fact that she was not a “baby person” (I am not either) but was still an awesome mom!! I also liked the way they handled her going back to work.
@@AlexSeverinski Not every joke around a serious issue is a "cheap" one. This is a sitcom, they laugh about everything, even serious stuff. Also, Bernadette's fears were given a serious treatment on several occasions, you just weren't attentive enough.
Sheldon's reaction to Professor Protons death brought out his loss of his father and not having a good relationship with other men in his life. He then realized how Leonard is important to him. And to appreciate the relationship.
Howard's Mom passing away really hit me hard. My own mother passed away a few weeks before the episode aired. It helped me recover from my own grief by making me smile when his friends helped him through his grief.
I thought “fear of change” would be on here. Sheldon constantly tried to stick to the same routine. Whether it was halo game night or Chinese takeout, he tried to control everything around him. The minute things changed, he literally ran away.
His extreme fear and discomfort when it comes to change actually comes from his autism. I know the show doesn't explicitly say he has autism, but his behaviors would definitely qualify him with the diagnostic manuel used by doctors and psychologists. Fear of change is addressed with other members on the show too but Sheldon is more of an example of being friends with someone who is "different".
With this past year we learned how much most people struggle with change. Some lives didn't change as drastically others, but not having the freedom to go places had a real impact on people. This whole past year made us realize Sheldon may not be as crazy as he seems.
@@slvrangel22 Sheldon is absolutely not crazy, he is autistic. And as such, things like change, especially major changes, are much more intense and anxiety-inducing for him than neuro typical people. I am also autistic and the extreme anxiety that comes from change can be overwhelming, especially since we often become overwhelmed by the world around us. We tend to fear the big thing that makes us panic and overwhelms us, just like everyone else.
@@Curlyteacher537 Yes I know he is on the spectrum. Since you seem to be a fan of the show you know an ongoing joke throughout the show is calling Sheldon crazy in reference to his behaviors. I was playing off that along with the comment made. And change is really hard for most people. It is why people hold onto items they no longer use, complain about how things used to be, question new ideas... It is a struggle for many not just someone with autism.
I always liked the grace in which the writers/characters handled Sheldon and Amy’s late-in-life virginity. Amy kinda evolved into a horn dog, but their choice was never cheapened and the group was never mean-spirited in any of their comments about the subject, allowing Shamy’s progression to happen in its own time
I think she turned into a horn dog because she always repressed her sexual wants and needs thinking she would never have anyone to satisfy them. Where as Sheldon never thought about sex it's something that just didn't matter to him.
I agree, but the gang did make several jabs at it. At one point Amy even stormed off. They did apologize later though and never joked about it again. Good point though!👏👍
Another cool thing about number 2 was turning it around on a bully becoming self-aware. Penny realized, by making friends with a bunch of people who had been bullied as kids, that the things she did as a kid that were "all in good fun" were actually cruel and harmful to her peers and then tried to make up for it. And my favorite part about number 1 was how, for once, Sheldon completely empathized with Howard in what he was going through. I know all of us were braced for a seriously cringe-worthy and inappropriate statement when he said he wanted to say something when they found out Howard's mom died. Instead, all he said was he had gone through this alone when his father died, but Howard didn't have to. He was saying "we're here for you," which is probably the most compassionate thing Sheldon ever said. And another serious topic I feel the show tackled well was Penny's overarching story line about going into adulthood with big dreams that never come to be, so she eventually had to find a way to be happy and successful in a mundane way. She isn't in love with her job as a pharmaceutical salesman, but she is very good at it and has managed to "grow up," so to speak, because of it.
I understood on a theoretical level what it meant to lose a parent but I hadn’t actually lost one while the show was running. Looking back on how they handled it (as well as other episodes where the concept comes up - I.e., a Thanksgiving ep where Bernadette’s dad finds out that Sheldon’s dad died when he was 14 and tries to help him w the loss by sharing his first beer w him) in any case, having now gone thru this loss, I can simply say that I (personally) find it overwhelming & approximately 19 months following the occurrence, I haven’t really found that peace or greatly tempered sadness that others talk about after the fact. I still mistakenly think of calling up my dad to tell him something funny or politically relevant or simply to chat and Sheldon was right - without others to turn to, I wouldn’t have found the last 19 months remotely bearable. Yes, the show was mostly for laughs and I’ll always think Jim Parsons is a God but TBBT did indeed touch upon some serious issues and they dealt with them w grace and dignity. I wish the list had included a more specific type of social anxiety for Sheldon, as he was filled w neuroses that his friends basically just nurtured until Amy slowly helped him with some of the biggest problems. But Penny too was a large part of that. I remember how she got Sheldon to come out for a birthday party and he ultimately realized that they could really be fun (sort of like kissing Amy - what a revelation!) But I guess w only 10 things to discuss, they were pressed for what to include.
I disagree about Penny, while she never thought of being a salesperson, I think she does like it especially after Bernadette gave Penny her own team, but you're right about finding satisfaction in your life even if you didn't reach your dreams and in Penny's case at least she can say she tried
I wish they would have had Penny explored what 'thing' she could get excited about more, though. As she sees her friends have hobbies and interests they're passionate about and it would be an understandable arc for her. Personally, I would have LOVED if they explored her natural talents as a gamer more (I'm a serious gamer myself. Always have been.). It would have been a good way for Penny to get an arc that gives her agency, as well as tackle some themes and issues related to gaming like the rampant sexism within the hobby. On top of that games as a whole would have gotten a lot more representation on the show. Also, I can't help but think Penny would enjoy TTRPGs considering most of them encourage _players playing their role aka acting_.
i liked the christmas episode when they were playing a game of dungeons and dragons and sheldon talked about how he didn’t like christmas because when he was younger his grandad died and he asked a mall santa to bring him back but he never did
You forgot when Leonard realized that his mother was never going to love him the way he hoped. That one hit me hard. She was abusive and neglectful and they played it first laughs until that moment.
Cultural taboo with Pria and Leonard dating. Penny not wanting to have children. My favorite thing about this show is how two people, Penny and Sheldon, were extreme opposites ended up having a very close friendship.
Penny not wanting to have children isn't really tackled though. It's a point of contention, and it's resolved, but it could have been much more fleshed out. And her being a role model as a strong independent woman gets terribly cheapened by the fact that she does become pregnant in the end, imho.
Penny’s pregnancy was really a let down. Her and Leonard not having children would have been a good way to show that it is perfectly acceptable for women to not want to have children.
@@happyhorse1028 yeah and that it's okay for couples to be childless ... Not everyone wants to have children. I was really happy with Penny's view on having kids because I saw myself in her...but then she got pregnant and I was kind of disappointed
And something a lot of us have suffered with, and cost us dearly. When a parent exhibits conditional love or views them as an obligation instead of a wanted part of their life, it causes irreparable damage to the child that impacts every aspect of their life. I wish more people would think before having children.
@@Trix897 This is so shockingly true. An unloved child will never learn to love itself. No matter how much they are provided with, be it food, clothing, education etc, the lack of genuine love and understanding will always have an empty space in their minds.
It's an interesting perspective though. We see a mother that doesn't seem to love her child in the traditional sense. Despite all her accomplishments with understanding parenting she completely misses the nurturing ingredient. But due to the parallel we see between her and Sheldon, it makes me wonder if she was on the spectrum. So her neglect may have been out of her control. Unintentional. Not excusing it. Simply understanding it. We see women all of the time having babies for selfish or careless reasons. Intentionally not being nurturing. I think this was a little different
@@slvrangel22 It wasn't different. It was relatable with many. But, never have been addressed before. Everybody thinks that mothers are always on the angelic side. They will love their children no matter what. They have known just few cases straying from that universal fact as such of plainly physically abusive and moms with mental health issues. Other than that all moms are automatically loving. But, Leonard's family changed that and showed that there are moms who can't simply love their children without being abusive and still providing their children with everything facilities. The irony is choosing a psychiatrist who cannot understand her own child. That's where TBBT stands out.
@@raizahasmath5580 We know that she wasn't that comfortable with touch. She wasn't that in tune with emotions and also thought in a literal context. Mothers come in all form. But not all mothers are moms and mommy's. They simply birth the child and that is the end of their part in the process. Some still provide the basics but lack the nurturing gene or in some cases are more concerned about their own personal needs and therefore neglect what their child needs. I do think his mother was selfish and although aspergers is less likely to occur to in females, if she did have it, then that nurturing emotional piece was not entirely in her control. We see Sheldon make an effort to better understand it, but even for him that is a struggle because it is a part of his brain that doesn't function like the rest of ours. Can we hold someone accountable if their brain isn't processing that piece correctly?
@@dimidrugg9592 It could not ruin moments that are meant to be serious by going for a cheap laugh. I don't think it's too much to ask for, but it might have been too much for then to accomplish.
@@AlexSeverinski I just went through the entire comment section and saw that you probably spent your whole day dissing a show you dislike. If you feel proud of doing that, then I'm sorry for you.
@@dimidrugg9592 I feel more proud about the fact that you don't seem to have a counterpoint to my arguments, almost as if you know you can't refute them, and are instead choosing to attack me on a more personal level.
The show gets way too much hate. The last few seasons weren’t always that funny anymore, but imo it’s still a great sitcom that also knew how to handle serious topics respectfully and realistically.
My gripe about the later episodes is that Sheldon became a contemptable bastard. Before, he was just a doofus who didn't get it. He got really hateful toward the end.
@@AlexSeverinski Neither did Friends - if you mix all the Friends personalities into one person, then you probably get a definition of "human being". We''re all a bit Phoebe, Rachel, Ross, Monica, Joey and Chandler.
ok wait, Im really surprised Leonard's Mother isnt on this list. That always bugged me, and the emotional abuse/ lack of love from a parent was so devastating and hard to watch.
Leonard's final moment with his mom was BRILLIANT!! Definitely number 1 to me. The way he finally released her hold on him by forgiving her when she wasn't sorry... 😭😭😭😭👏👏👏 it was beautiful, enriching, encouraging, inspiring!!!
There's the itchy brain simulation episode where Sheldon tells Leonard that he feels like his brain is itchy when things are unresolved. Sheldon tells him to wear an itchy sweater until he resolves a situation Sheldon would freak out about. I'm ADHD and Sheldon is clearly in the autism spectrum, but I related hard to the "itchy brain" thing and it's an episode that tackles empathy to people with neurodivergence in a fun way. But yes, Leonard's panic with the sweater is 100% how I feel when I have to go to the bank and deal with all the bureaucracy or sit through a boring lecture: a very annoying itch nothing on the planet can scratch.
How the group dealt with Sheldon was the biggest "tough topic" I think this show covered. He was difficult and many times seemed unreasonable, but his friends understood his mind just worked differently. The fact that they kept him involved and got him more social is the best arch in the whole show. His relationship with Penny was my favorite to watch. They loved him, protected him, and called him out when needed. Even calling his mother on several occasions (and the fact they all had her phone number) showed they really did care for him, not just put up with him. Sheldon gave every really everyone that is deemed "out of the norm" a chance to see that all you need to do is find your people.
And as his father deals with a bully and an abuser to a young girl freind of the family. When he knocks him out on the porch then tells Sheldon's Mom to call someone to come take the trash away.😊
The toast Leonard gives to Howard's mom still makes me tear up. I've had many people come into my life that were surrogate parents in different situations and I will always be grateful for them. I try to be that way to the young people around me now that I'm older. You never know what kid may need that loving hug or kind word from an adult.
My all time favorite Sheldon moment was when he wanted to hear a message from himself but instead he heard it from his Dad, to which he says "Thanks Dad... We'll give 'em hell."
Leonard forgiving his mother without her apologizing should be on the list. Especially when he witnesses her being caring and motherly to Sheldon. It’s not like she’s misunderstood or he has a skewed view of how his siblings are treated vs him. It’s in his face that she’s capable but just doesnt feel it for HIM 💔
I have lived with almost every one of these issues. From hoarding, weight image, divorce, loss of my mother, gaming addiction, not given a raise after my male counterpart did after him being there 2 months, and me 5 years. I guess I'm messed up. Still suffering from some of these at 67. I guess I'm a mess lol.
@@beats2476 This reminds me of a scene in Bojack horseman where holly asks Bojack if the voice that tells you are worthless whether it disappears. Sorry about everything
She leeched off her neighbors for food, money and wifi. And since one of them was head over heels in love with her and the other was portrayed as a clueless moron, she got away with it.
There's a theory that suggests that Penny is actually a spy sent to keep an eye on Leonard and Sheldon. The reason behind it is that in one episode we find out why the elevator is broken and how Leonard was going to show Joyce Kim who turned out to be a Korean spy some experimental rocket fuel. When he tried remaking it for a model rocket he messed up, and was going to toss it. Sheldon saved him from exploding and that's why the elevator is broken. But evidently the CIA or some other American spy organization got word and sent Penny to spy on them. She just plays dumb. But it's just a theory
I think some of the other characters added alot to the show as well....Kripke's speech impediment, Stuart's shop burning down, Lucy, Anu and the Shamy breakup. The fact that broken dreams don't destroy you (Penny), balancing motherhood and careers. Really...the whole 11 or so seasons were priceless. Bravo
i could be wrong but the actress playing Bernadette did do some of the voice over for his mother either right after she died or whenever the actress who played his mother couldn't provide her voice. like i said i could be wrong though.
I think one of the issues this series discovers one thing: emotional neglect Leonard always looked for approval and comfort from his mother which are fundamental things that a child shouldn’t be looking for. It does hit home.
The one that I will always remember is the Christmas special where Penny gives Sheldon a napkin with Leonard Nimoy’s autograph on it. Sheldon was so moved he hugged Penny.
I always liked how shes super religious but actually manages to be a loving mother and a, for s deep south Fundamentalist, a pretty good person in general. Plenty of awkward lines but she manages to be very kind.
@@ParanormalEncyclopedia also very realistic. She's just your average imperfect human, with lots of characteristics from the southern states, but incredibly relatable even for people who don't share her attributes.
I lost my dad after a long drawn out ending of suffering and machines that lasted for about 8 months. Not to negate his illness for two years prior, but the ending was inhumane, IMO. However, I wasn’t his health proxy and his wishes were to fight til to the end. W my mother now diagnosed w Alzheimer’s, I see the only pathway left and TBBT handled this issue with the grace and dignity it deserved. However, at the time it aired, I didn’t realize how very hard, how impossibly hard it is to watch your parents fade away. 😢
I think being friends with someone who is "different" like Sheldon who has specific, often strict needs that don't necessarily make sense to others or are not as big of a deal for others in order to make him feel comfortable. Things like needing to eat the same type of foods on certain days of the week, extreme aversion to change, getting easily overwhelmed, not understanding social cues or standard social etiquette, etc. are often hard for many people to handle so they are deemed "weird" and have few friends. This show does a great job of showing how people can adapt to the needs of those friends and still treat them like people.
I'd also say the psychological abuse of Leonards mum. She's cold, distant and puts him down, even using him as examples in her books. It's finally confronted in later seasons when he says he forgives her, which was damn big of him.
@@hectorrico8661 Howard burned it up in the kitchen sink. He didn’t want to know. While he can’t actually read it he could someday know which one of his friends told the truth of what it really said.
Oh man, the way Sheldon turns the second he hears Howard say his mom died, and the immediate concern on his face. Those little acting moments always get me
In real life, Jim Parsons lost his dad when he was fifteen, & I'm quite sure he was drawing from his own personal experience during this scene. He's that kind of actor, & we benefit greatly from it.
I know this is a sitcom and we're suppose to laugh but I have cried several time while watching all seasons. I really love Big Bang Theory and was sad when it ended. 😞😞
At least Sheldon's and Howard's moms were affectionate, unlike Leonard's and Raj's. This could imply that people coming from tough family environments have trouble communicating later in their lives.
Video suggestion: Top 10 times My Hero Academia dealt with serious issues (there's actually quite a lot such as child abuse, domestic violence, insecurities, pressure and responsibilities, losing parents etc)
To me, the best part in the Mrs Wolowitz death news was the way Sheldon comforted Howard. "When my father died, I didn't have friends...you do". It was a great reminder to Howard that his friends are there for him. That line really struck home with me because I know exactly how Sheldon felt. When my younger sister died, I didn't have anyone to support me personally. Yes, many people came but they were mostly there to support my family or pay respect to my younger sister. I did not have any friends there. Luckily for me, I had my duties in the funeral to keep my mind sort of occupied.
At the end of the show there was a scene where they showed a picture of the woman playing the voice of Howard`s mom sticked to the fridge for remembrance. It was so touching... Also through the most of the show you can see some elements like pictures from Howard and Bernadette`s wedding, toys and other stuff which have took place at some point of the show. It`s nice, that makes me feel like the series are more connected to the real life
My personal favorite (most memorable or most important in my opinion) moment at can be technically applied to as a issue is Sheldon having childhood trauma from open the door to seeing his father cheating. Ether way after that Sheldon says it's the only reason he knocks 3 times before opening a door or waiting for someone, kinda dark but I think it tackles the issue as it brings light to why Sheldon is Sheldon and even more so with the show Young Sheldon.
I love how the series handled the letter from Howard's father. At the end of the episode his friends gave him 6 different versions of what the letter said and they let Howard and the audience decide which was the true one.
I never understand why so many people hate on this show. It addressed a lot of important issues and was a big advocate of stuff like Women in Science. That's more than many other supposedly superior shows ever managed to do
The show also highlighted the problem of toxic parenting. Leonard’s mom never showed any affection towards him and used him for her experiments. When Leonard stood up to his mother and forgave her and himself many people could relate to him.
One of the most touching moments is when Leonard angrily tells his mother that all things aside, he forgives her for the way she mistreated him most of his life and then she finally feels relief that her son loves her and they actually have a meaningful embrace
I can very much relate to confronting two of my past bullies. I had so much to say and all I could say when I saw them again was "I forgive you" because they apologized before I had the chance to let them have it. I wanted to give them a piece of my mind and they gave me peace of mind.
I found it really sweet when Howard said his mom died, Sheldon told him that he didn’t have friends to be there for him when his grandfather died, but Howard did.
There has been some good chances like in season 12 when Leonard finds out that Sheldon and Amy’s theory was proven false. At that point Sheldon has a meltdown but the laugh track makes it seem like it is supposed to be a joke. In reality it is a great representation of what exactly happens when your work that you are so passionate about does not work out.
My favourite episode will forever be S7 EP8, "The Itchy Brain Simulation". Amy suggests multiple times throughout the series that the reasoning for Sheldon's anxieties around knocking and hoarding etc stem from Obsessive Compulsive Disorder. The way Sheldon describes it to be like an itch in his brain when something is not resolved, and the simulation Leonard underwent with the itchy sweater was honestly the best way I have ever seen someone explain the real fear and discomfort that comes with obsessive-compulsive behaviour. I have said to people that sometimes I just feel like there's so much going on in my brain I have the urge to claw at it, like there's an actual weird placebo-like pressure at my temple that I need to satisfy but can't. It was actually very comforting to see how that can be acknowledged and understood by a simple explanation. I can see the way the itchy brain simulation can help people with different mental health issues or disabilities feel understood, this was the way I related to it and I loved how well it was written.
Kaley Cuoco was on two shows where one of the actors passed away while filming and they wrote in the character's death that the actor played into the show. John Ritter's death, or Paul Hennessey on 8 Simple Rules, was especially heartbreaking.
For me the finest attribute of this show is that it is a seamless blend of humour and pathos. The writers know that there is usually a funny edge to anything. You could fill half a list of ten with Sheldon's issues. Bernadette's motherhood fears was an oversight. And then there was Stuart...
TBBT is the greatest comedy show from America EVER! Brilliant cast, and incredible dialogue, including real science and, of course, great observational humour! I miss it so much. Would be great to see them all middle aged and jaded, there's so much comedy in that LOL.
@@ZippoIII So you're attacking me for my preference for TV shows... apparently forgetting that the characters in this show also like that show. Hm. I guess you are a fan of Big Bang Theory, because you're exactly the kind of person this show was meant for: someone who hates nerd culture and likes to laugh at it.
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Times The Big Bang Theory Tackled Serious Issues BUT ALSO PLAY IT FOR LAUGH WHICH HIS NOT THAT SERIOUS IN THE FIRST PLACE
Post birth depression and parenthood in today's world, how could you miss that? Howard and Bernadette had to deal with these after Halley's birth.
Also Leonard dealing with a toxic mother was something many people could relate to.
You forgot the nicest thing sheldon ever said besides his ending speech
"when I lost my own father, I didn't have any friends to get me through it... You do"
It's clear that Sheldon understand how it's like to lose a parent that he cares about. And the best part before Sheldon get to prove super asymmetry. He gets inspired by his father again.
Probably my favorite scene of the entire series was when Sheldon comforted Howard. Until Penny made a joke, anyway. Normally I get it, but I wish she would have been quiet at that point.
@@clintdeangelis5082 I agree with you 100% that is also my favorite scene of any season And if Penny doesn’t make that joke it would’ve been perfect
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What about Tam?
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Georgie and missy's affection to sheldon even though he is being the difficult sibling to deal with is well portrayed too.
When did Georgie show Sheldon any affection?
@@nikki9125 I think it was sheldons wedding when Georgie explained all he had to do for the family after their dad died and how much he did for Sheldon even though Sheldon never thought about it
@@nikki9125 when he has to go over and invite georgie to his wedding.
Yes yes! That was a touching episode.
@@nikki9125 watch Young Sheldon
I can't believe that Stuart's stuff didn't make this list. Depression, loneliness, feelings of being left out of the group, becoming homeless for a while (unless you count living at the comic book store his home), and genuinely feeling unloved and under appreciated--these were all things he had to go through. Constantly. How did none of those make the list?
Don't forget Stuart's good luck towards the end. He's terrified of the other shoe dropping.
Maybe they intend to give Stuart his own list?
Stuart's struggles are included in another similar list
Maybe they didnt included them because the show didnt really tackle those issues in a serious manner but instead made light of it and all the jokes they could possibly think of. Seriously, until the last season when they gave him a girlfriend, they made Stuart more pathetic per chapter as his running gag. I wouldnt put that on the list.
Probably because the show unfortunately uses it as the brut of the joke rather than a serious conversation
I think that The Big Bang Theory handled parental abandonment well when Sheldon found a letter from Howard's father. His choice not to read the letter is heartbreaking.
The choice to not reveal which story was actually the truth and that Howard wants all of them to be true is an accurate representation of a child's pain.
I think penny's version was probably the correct one, given that the later confirmation that howard had a half-brother.
@@Mr3DLC I think all of them are true (besides Sheldon) so that way which ever Howard chose, he was technically correct
@@MECHFILMS_ that’s what I was thought so also
Also showed disrespect towards Howard though,his entire friend group prying into his business
@@exdee__ And its good they did. All of the letters (minus Sheldon's) said wonderful things. Knowing one of those wonderful letters was from his father gave him some peace and comfort...helped him lose the anger twoards his father he'd been carrying for a very long time
I liked the way Sheldon explained why he had to knock three times at a door. As a child he came home when his Mom was away at a church camp to find his father in bed with another woman. He said he knocks 3 times: one to let the person know he is there and the other two times for everyone to get their pants on.
I believe this season’s Young Sheldon is starting to show how the parents split up.
😂😂😂😂
@@pauldesigncomics2625 I think he died before any break up. But, the ending of Young Sheldon's this season, George Ran into the neighbor who's husband left her. He was feeling imaskilated. I see the affair Sheldon talked about in the BBT.
@@nans969 *emasculated. ✌🏾
Loved that part
One that is important is that even the bullied can become bullies without realizing it. When the four of the guys gang up and make fun of Zach for being stupid. He is not smart but he does realize he is being made fun of. And Penny coming in and telling them "shame on you". Its a reminder that no matter who we are we all feel inferior to someone in some way. And just because someone feels they were bullied more prevalently does not mean that their actions are not effecting and even hurting others in the same way.
I don' t know why penny was the one saying this when she literally committed a felony on a girl
The show also points out that while Zack is still a Good Looking Jock, he also actually likes them and wants to be their friend.
Right, good point!
Almost all bullies are bullies because they have been bullied themselves.
@@rudyloreni2883 Thing is, Penny, being part of their circle, would know how the guys were bullied a lot; they would know how it feels, so what logical reason do they (Sheldon, Leonard, Raj, and Howard) have for bullying Zack? Yeah, he's the stereotypical Handsome Jock, the kind of student they got bullied by the most, but being bullies themselves was likely something Penny never thought the guys would be.
I feel for the emotional neglect Leonard suffered from his mother. Sure she was present and his basic needs were met, but she was cold and mechanical, causing him to constantly seek out her warmth and approval. Geez, they almost all had family issues!
It's almost like the show uses these types of issues for cheap comedy laughs or something...
That's where the majority of the comedy is from in this show. And why some like me stopped watching it..
I love how he reconciles with her in the last season when he forgives her even though he doesn't have to and was the hardest thing for him to say out loud and Beverly accepts the forgiveness and changes to start being a bit more loving. That's one of my favorite parts and really portraying the kind of love that, to me, is the kind of love that Jesus shows us each day. Like I said, that's how I saw it and really appreciate it because sometimes as a child that knows your parent isn't loving you right, it's difficult to forgive them even when they technically or think they haven't done anything wrong. I think it would have been nice if that part was mentioned in the video.
@@ByakuyaKB it's a beautiful scene
@@amandaredd3057 It really isn't.
Leonard’s toast to Mrs. Wolowitz was actually to her actress Carol Anne Susi, as she was basically the casts “mom” on set.
Thanks, Captain Obvious.
Thanks for pointing out something already stated in the video
This finally answers a question I had for a long time about who did the voice of Mrs. Wolowitz. I wondered if it was Melissa Rauch since there were those moments where Bernadette would sound almost exactly Howard's mom when she got tough with him.
@@conniethesconnie she’s actually just imitating the mother’s voice. She’s quite talented as her natural speaking voice is about an octave lower than Bernadette’s voice.
@@conniethesconnie Melissa is very talented at imitating voices. She did a spot on imitation of Carol, but she did not do the voice.
You forgot Bernadette's fears of Motherhood.
Considering they were used for cheap jokes, I doubt it would have made the list. Then again, every other one that was on the list was also used that way, so...
And we saw these same fears in Penny.
I agree!! The fact that she was not a “baby person” (I am not either) but was still an awesome mom!!
I also liked the way they handled her going back to work.
@@AlexSeverinski Not every joke around a serious issue is a "cheap" one. This is a sitcom, they laugh about everything, even serious stuff. Also, Bernadette's fears were given a serious treatment on several occasions, you just weren't attentive enough.
@@mks9469 Right!
Sheldon's reaction to Professor Protons death brought out his loss of his father and not having a good relationship with other men in his life. He then realized how Leonard is important to him. And to appreciate the relationship.
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10-4 good buddy remember keep on trucking and keep the rubber side truck driver
Sheldon (to Howard): "When I lost my own father, I didn't have any friends to help me through it. You do." Love that moment.
Me to
He sweet when it he want to be
Aaaaaaaand then the scene is ruined with Penny saying “I thought he was going to say “let it go” and I was so mad….
Howard's Mom passing away really hit me hard. My own mother passed away a few weeks before the episode aired. It helped me recover from my own grief by making me smile when his friends helped him through his grief.
May your mother Rest In Peace 🙏🏽
I’m sorry! 😢
@@tam9856 Thank you. ❤
@@z3n_z Thank you. ❤
I'm so sorry, I hope you are doing okay ❤
I thought “fear of change” would be on here. Sheldon constantly tried to stick to the same routine. Whether it was halo game night or Chinese takeout, he tried to control everything around him. The minute things changed, he literally ran away.
His extreme fear and discomfort when it comes to change actually comes from his autism. I know the show doesn't explicitly say he has autism, but his behaviors would definitely qualify him with the diagnostic manuel used by doctors and psychologists. Fear of change is addressed with other members on the show too but Sheldon is more of an example of being friends with someone who is "different".
With this past year we learned how much most people struggle with change. Some lives didn't change as drastically others, but not having the freedom to go places had a real impact on people.
This whole past year made us realize Sheldon may not be as crazy as he seems.
@@slvrangel22 Sheldon is absolutely not crazy, he is autistic. And as such, things like change, especially major changes, are much more intense and anxiety-inducing for him than neuro typical people. I am also autistic and the extreme anxiety that comes from change can be overwhelming, especially since we often become overwhelmed by the world around us.
We tend to fear the big thing that makes us panic and overwhelms us, just like everyone else.
@@Curlyteacher537 Yes I know he is on the spectrum.
Since you seem to be a fan of the show you know an ongoing joke throughout the show is calling Sheldon crazy in reference to his behaviors. I was playing off that along with the comment made.
And change is really hard for most people. It is why people hold onto items they no longer use, complain about how things used to be, question new ideas...
It is a struggle for many not just someone with autism.
@@Curlyteacher537 I found the most inspiring line from Sheldon to be the one from the Nobel; "in my way; I love you all"
Sheldon's condolences to Howard when his dad died was one of the best parts of the show.
Mom*
Considering they literally mentioned Howard's mom died, not sure how you got it was his father.
@@TheMrCC21 I’m sure they ment to say dad
His mom died
I always liked the grace in which the writers/characters handled Sheldon and Amy’s late-in-life virginity. Amy kinda evolved into a horn dog, but their choice was never cheapened and the group was never mean-spirited in any of their comments about the subject, allowing Shamy’s progression to happen in its own time
I think she turned into a horn dog because she always repressed her sexual wants and needs thinking she would never have anyone to satisfy them. Where as Sheldon never thought about sex it's something that just didn't matter to him.
@@donkeyshow7235 He'd be a case of if Amy wants it then who is he to deny her. He doesn't care for sex but he knows Amy does.
I agree, but the gang did make several jabs at it. At one point Amy even stormed off. They did apologize later though and never joked about it again. Good point though!👏👍
O no
Another cool thing about number 2 was turning it around on a bully becoming self-aware. Penny realized, by making friends with a bunch of people who had been bullied as kids, that the things she did as a kid that were "all in good fun" were actually cruel and harmful to her peers and then tried to make up for it.
And my favorite part about number 1 was how, for once, Sheldon completely empathized with Howard in what he was going through. I know all of us were braced for a seriously cringe-worthy and inappropriate statement when he said he wanted to say something when they found out Howard's mom died. Instead, all he said was he had gone through this alone when his father died, but Howard didn't have to. He was saying "we're here for you," which is probably the most compassionate thing Sheldon ever said.
And another serious topic I feel the show tackled well was Penny's overarching story line about going into adulthood with big dreams that never come to be, so she eventually had to find a way to be happy and successful in a mundane way. She isn't in love with her job as a pharmaceutical salesman, but she is very good at it and has managed to "grow up," so to speak, because of it.
I understood on a theoretical level what it meant to lose a parent but I hadn’t actually lost one while the show was running. Looking back on how they handled it (as well as other episodes where the concept comes up - I.e., a Thanksgiving ep where Bernadette’s dad finds out that Sheldon’s dad died when he was 14 and tries to help him w the loss by sharing his first beer w him) in any case, having now gone thru this loss, I can simply say that I (personally) find it overwhelming & approximately 19 months following the occurrence, I haven’t really found that peace or greatly tempered sadness that others talk about after the fact. I still mistakenly think of calling up my dad to tell him something funny or politically relevant or simply to chat and Sheldon was right - without others to turn to, I wouldn’t have found the last 19 months remotely bearable.
Yes, the show was mostly for laughs and I’ll always think Jim Parsons is a God but TBBT did indeed touch upon some serious issues and they dealt with them w grace and dignity. I wish the list had included a more specific type of social anxiety for Sheldon, as he was filled w neuroses that his friends basically just nurtured until Amy slowly helped him with some of the biggest problems. But Penny too was a large part of that. I remember how she got Sheldon to come out for a birthday party and he ultimately realized that they could really be fun (sort of like kissing Amy - what a revelation!) But I guess w only 10 things to discuss, they were pressed for what to include.
I disagree about Penny, while she never thought of being a salesperson, I think she does like it especially after Bernadette gave Penny her own team, but you're right about finding satisfaction in your life even if you didn't reach your dreams and in Penny's case at least she can say she tried
I wish they would have had Penny explored what 'thing' she could get excited about more, though. As she sees her friends have hobbies and interests they're passionate about and it would be an understandable arc for her. Personally, I would have LOVED if they explored her natural talents as a gamer more (I'm a serious gamer myself. Always have been.). It would have been a good way for Penny to get an arc that gives her agency, as well as tackle some themes and issues related to gaming like the rampant sexism within the hobby. On top of that games as a whole would have gotten a lot more representation on the show. Also, I can't help but think Penny would enjoy TTRPGs considering most of them encourage _players playing their role aka acting_.
i liked the christmas episode when they were playing a game of dungeons and dragons and sheldon talked about how he didn’t like christmas because when he was younger his grandad died and he asked a mall santa to bring him back but he never did
The actor who played Lenard's bully ended up playing Sheldon's dad. 😂
I came on to see if anyone else recognized that!!
Lol
Me too! I was wondering if anyone noticed.
The moment I noticed that, I immediately went to the comments.
Yeah I noticed when I watched that episode because I watched young Sheldon first
You forgot when Leonard realized that his mother was never going to love him the way he hoped. That one hit me hard. She was abusive and neglectful and they played it first laughs until that moment.
I love how even Sheldon’s hoarding is perfectly organized...
I mean well it is sheldon
Actually, OCD and hoarding are on the same disorder spectrum. It’s the same compulsive behavior that causes it
Well, He is Autistic.
@@mwills24 Accurate
Me too. I think it's fine
Cultural taboo with Pria and Leonard dating. Penny not wanting to have children. My favorite thing about this show is how two people, Penny and Sheldon, were extreme opposites ended up having a very close friendship.
Penny not wanting to have children isn't really tackled though. It's a point of contention, and it's resolved, but it could have been much more fleshed out. And her being a role model as a strong independent woman gets terribly cheapened by the fact that she does become pregnant in the end, imho.
Penny’s pregnancy was really a let down. Her and Leonard not having children would have been a good way to show that it is perfectly acceptable for women to not want to have children.
@@happyhorse1028 I think you're missing a not there in the last sentence.
@@mandolo100 thank you
@@happyhorse1028 yeah and that it's okay for couples to be childless ... Not everyone wants to have children.
I was really happy with Penny's view on having kids because I saw myself in her...but then she got pregnant and I was kind of disappointed
The Unloved Child Problem of Leonard - the most overlooked problem of our times
And something a lot of us have suffered with, and cost us dearly.
When a parent exhibits conditional love or views them as an obligation instead of a wanted part of their life, it causes irreparable damage to the child that impacts every aspect of their life.
I wish more people would think before having children.
@@Trix897 This is so shockingly true. An unloved child will never learn to love itself. No matter how much they are provided with, be it food, clothing, education etc, the lack of genuine love and understanding will always have an empty space in their minds.
It's an interesting perspective though.
We see a mother that doesn't seem to love her child in the traditional sense. Despite all her accomplishments with understanding parenting she completely misses the nurturing ingredient.
But due to the parallel we see between her and Sheldon, it makes me wonder if she was on the spectrum.
So her neglect may have been out of her control. Unintentional.
Not excusing it. Simply understanding it.
We see women all of the time having babies for selfish or careless reasons. Intentionally not being nurturing.
I think this was a little different
@@slvrangel22 It wasn't different. It was relatable with many. But, never have been addressed before. Everybody thinks that mothers are always on the angelic side. They will love their children no matter what. They have known just few cases straying from that universal fact as such of plainly physically abusive and moms with mental health issues. Other than that all moms are automatically loving.
But, Leonard's family changed that and showed that there are moms who can't simply love their children without being abusive and still providing their children with everything facilities. The irony is choosing a psychiatrist who cannot understand her own child. That's where TBBT stands out.
@@raizahasmath5580 We know that she wasn't that comfortable with touch. She wasn't that in tune with emotions and also thought in a literal context.
Mothers come in all form. But not all mothers are moms and mommy's. They simply birth the child and that is the end of their part in the process. Some still provide the basics but lack the nurturing gene or in some cases are more concerned about their own personal needs and therefore neglect what their child needs.
I do think his mother was selfish and although aspergers is less likely to occur to in females, if she did have it, then that nurturing emotional piece was not entirely in her control. We see Sheldon make an effort to better understand it, but even for him that is a struggle because it is a part of his brain that doesn't function like the rest of ours.
Can we hold someone accountable if their brain isn't processing that piece correctly?
I lost it when Amy and Bernie started talking about science while being all dressed up xD
The Big Bang Theory did a good job of knowing when to take itself seriously.
And then ruining the moment by going for the cheap laugh.
@@AlexSeverinski It is a comedy show more than anything else. Viewers shouldn't expect things to stay serious for too long.
@@dimidrugg9592 It could not ruin moments that are meant to be serious by going for a cheap laugh. I don't think it's too much to ask for, but it might have been too much for then to accomplish.
@@AlexSeverinski I just went through the entire comment section and saw that you probably spent your whole day dissing a show you dislike. If you feel proud of doing that, then I'm sorry for you.
@@dimidrugg9592 I feel more proud about the fact that you don't seem to have a counterpoint to my arguments, almost as if you know you can't refute them, and are instead choosing to attack me on a more personal level.
The show gets way too much hate. The last few seasons weren’t always that funny anymore, but imo it’s still a great sitcom that also knew how to handle serious topics respectfully and realistically.
This show does nothing respectfully or realistically.
@@AlexSeverinski Word.
My gripe about the later episodes is that Sheldon became a contemptable bastard. Before, he was just a doofus who didn't get it. He got really hateful toward the end.
@@AlexSeverinski Well, no. It's a show.
@@AlexSeverinski Neither did Friends - if you mix all the Friends personalities into one person, then you probably get a definition of "human being". We''re all a bit Phoebe, Rachel, Ross, Monica, Joey and Chandler.
ok wait, Im really surprised Leonard's Mother isnt on this list. That always bugged me, and the emotional abuse/ lack of love from a parent was so devastating and hard to watch.
Leonard's final moment with his mom was BRILLIANT!! Definitely number 1 to me. The way he finally released her hold on him by forgiving her when she wasn't sorry... 😭😭😭😭👏👏👏 it was beautiful, enriching, encouraging, inspiring!!!
There's the itchy brain simulation episode where Sheldon tells Leonard that he feels like his brain is itchy when things are unresolved.
Sheldon tells him to wear an itchy sweater until he resolves a situation Sheldon would freak out about. I'm ADHD and Sheldon is clearly in the autism spectrum, but I related hard to the "itchy brain" thing and it's an episode that tackles empathy to people with neurodivergence in a fun way. But yes, Leonard's panic with the sweater is 100% how I feel when I have to go to the bank and deal with all the bureaucracy or sit through a boring lecture: a very annoying itch nothing on the planet can scratch.
How the group dealt with Sheldon was the biggest "tough topic" I think this show covered. He was difficult and many times seemed unreasonable, but his friends understood his mind just worked differently. The fact that they kept him involved and got him more social is the best arch in the whole show. His relationship with Penny was my favorite to watch. They loved him, protected him, and called him out when needed. Even calling his mother on several occasions (and the fact they all had her phone number) showed they really did care for him, not just put up with him. Sheldon gave every really everyone that is deemed "out of the norm" a chance to see that all you need to do is find your people.
I loved when penny told off amys mom at the wedding, she really grew during that show
Sheldon has autism. He’s not purposefully being difficult or unreasonable, that’s just his brain
Leonards bully later plays Sheldon's father on young Sheldon!!!
Holy shit you're right!
Yeah, so now the timeline is confusing 😂😂😂
And as his father deals with a bully and an abuser to a young girl freind of the family. When he knocks him out on the porch then tells Sheldon's Mom to call someone to come take the trash away.😊
Not later as he's just an actor playing different roles
Yeah, I thought that was him!
The toast Leonard gives to Howard's mom still makes me tear up. I've had many people come into my life that were surrogate parents in different situations and I will always be grateful for them. I try to be that way to the young people around me now that I'm older. You never know what kid may need that loving hug or kind word from an adult.
My all time favorite Sheldon moment was when he wanted to hear a message from himself but instead he heard it from his Dad, to which he says "Thanks Dad... We'll give 'em hell."
11:38 Leonard’s bully is the same guy who play’s Sheldon’s dad in ‘Young Sheldon’
Leonard forgiving his mother without her apologizing should be on the list. Especially when he witnesses her being caring and motherly to Sheldon. It’s not like she’s misunderstood or he has a skewed view of how his siblings are treated vs him.
It’s in his face that she’s capable but just doesnt feel it for HIM 💔
Damn yo. Damn. 😢.
I have lived with almost every one of these issues. From hoarding, weight image, divorce, loss of my mother, gaming addiction, not given a raise after my male counterpart did after him being there 2 months, and me 5 years. I guess I'm messed up. Still suffering from some of these at 67. I guess I'm a mess lol.
Shit i thought these things disappeared with age.
@@mosesmbure7548 wELCOME TO OUR WORLD. lol
@@beats2476 This reminds me of a scene in Bojack horseman where holly asks Bojack if the voice that tells you are worthless whether it disappears. Sorry about everything
I used to watch this everyday for like 6 years
I miss those days
Same
You can rebringe it
Same
@The Zoom is that any good?
The Zoom Thank you, The Zoom. Very cool!
Penny is amazing ofc but I never understood how she was paying rent living alone in an apartment in LA with a waitress job for like 8-10 seasons ?? 😂
She leeched off her neighbors for food, money and wifi. And since one of them was head over heels in love with her and the other was portrayed as a clueless moron, she got away with it.
There's a theory that suggests that Penny is actually a spy sent to keep an eye on Leonard and Sheldon.
The reason behind it is that in one episode we find out why the elevator is broken and how Leonard was going to show Joyce Kim who turned out to be a Korean spy some experimental rocket fuel. When he tried remaking it for a model rocket he messed up, and was going to toss it. Sheldon saved him from exploding and that's why the elevator is broken.
But evidently the CIA or some other American spy organization got word and sent Penny to spy on them.
She just plays dumb.
But it's just a theory
@@applefai6021 I suppose you could call that theory, 'The Big Bang Theory'.
I'll show myself out the door.
@@KRS2000 the Big Bang theory theory makes more sense since there’s an actual Big Bang theory. 😋
@@KRS2000 😂😂😂😂😂
I think some of the other characters added alot to the show as well....Kripke's speech impediment, Stuart's shop burning down, Lucy, Anu and the Shamy breakup. The fact that broken dreams don't destroy you (Penny), balancing motherhood and careers. Really...the whole 11 or so seasons were priceless. Bravo
Howard's mom never being replaced was an awesome decision. Although umm..wellll...Bernadette did a mean impression lol
Must be taxing on the throat/vocals though?
i could be wrong but the actress playing Bernadette did do some of the voice over for his mother either right after she died or whenever the actress who played his mother couldn't provide her voice. like i said i could be wrong though.
I think one of the issues this series discovers one thing: emotional neglect
Leonard always looked for approval and comfort from his mother which are fundamental things that a child shouldn’t be looking for. It does hit home.
I just commented the same thing. I was actually baffled it wasnt mentioned and beat out some of these ones mentioned.
Yeah...
@@WalkerWrites7 It's in another similar list though
Which make him a people pleaser which is, imo, why he could stand living with Sheldon. He's, in his own words, a beta.. Or omega.
The one that I will always remember is the Christmas special where Penny gives Sheldon a napkin with Leonard Nimoy’s autograph on it. Sheldon was so moved he hugged Penny.
Sheldon’s mother is another great aspect of the show.
I always liked how shes super religious but actually manages to be a loving mother and a, for s deep south Fundamentalist, a pretty good person in general. Plenty of awkward lines but she manages to be very kind.
@@ParanormalEncyclopedia True
@@ParanormalEncyclopedia also very realistic. She's just your average imperfect human, with lots of characteristics from the southern states, but incredibly relatable even for people who don't share her attributes.
@@mandolo100 That's a good point actually.
as someone who lost both their parents, the last one hits the hardest
I lost my dad after a long drawn out ending of suffering and machines that lasted for about 8 months. Not to negate his illness for two years prior, but the ending was inhumane, IMO. However, I wasn’t his health proxy and his wishes were to fight til to the end. W my mother now diagnosed w Alzheimer’s, I see the only pathway left and TBBT handled this issue with the grace and dignity it deserved. However, at the time it aired, I didn’t realize how very hard, how impossibly hard it is to watch your parents fade away. 😢
I love this show so much and the way it covered so much in a way the more unorthodox people can relate to
Sheldon and Leonard's hug was so cute
I think being friends with someone who is "different" like Sheldon who has specific, often strict needs that don't necessarily make sense to others or are not as big of a deal for others in order to make him feel comfortable. Things like needing to eat the same type of foods on certain days of the week, extreme aversion to change, getting easily overwhelmed, not understanding social cues or standard social etiquette, etc. are often hard for many people to handle so they are deemed "weird" and have few friends. This show does a great job of showing how people can adapt to the needs of those friends and still treat them like people.
I'd also say the psychological abuse of Leonards mum. She's cold, distant and puts him down, even using him as examples in her books. It's finally confronted in later seasons when he says he forgives her, which was damn big of him.
I love how penny stands up for these guys. She has great heart and empathy.
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I am still waiting on Howard to read his Dads letter that he got rid of
I thought someone burnt it or threw it away.
@@hectorrico8661 Howard burned it up in the kitchen sink. He didn’t want to know. While he can’t actually read it he could someday know which one of his friends told the truth of what it really said.
.... How can you read something you got rid of?
@@Roadent1241 Sheldon’s eidetic memory
@@daisysanchez8555 Oh yeah, fair enough.
That's the reason why the show is so good.
Watchmojo idea:
Top 10 Times Young Sheldon dealt with serious issues.
sheldo
Too soon for that one, the biggest thing still has yet to happen.
That show IS a serious issue
@The Zoom good to know only one thing: how does this relate to young sheldon in any way? lol
I loved the episode where Howard gets the letter from his dad. I literally sobbed when they all "wrote letters" too him.
Yes, that was a great moment especially when Howard says he wishes all of those versions were true. What is your thought on which was the true one?
“Full of eggs and only appealing for a short time” 😂😂😂 omg I die every time I hear that line 😂😂😂
When they mentioned Sheldon's hoarding, they didn't mention when he became an animal hoarder and filled the apartment with cats.
Yep! Because he missed Amy. LOL!
“ And this is Zazzles….because he’s so zazzy”
The Zazzy Substitution and The Bath Item Gift Hypothesis are 2 of my favorite episodes lol
And the fact that pets in ban in roommate agreement with the exception of service animals... Sheldon was definitely smitten by Amy 😁
Oh man, the way Sheldon turns the second he hears Howard say his mom died, and the immediate concern on his face. Those little acting moments always get me
In real life, Jim Parsons lost his dad when he was fifteen, & I'm quite sure he was drawing from his own personal experience during this scene. He's that kind of actor, & we benefit greatly from it.
I know this is a sitcom and we're suppose to laugh but I have cried several time while watching all seasons. I really love Big Bang Theory and was sad when it ended. 😞😞
No mention of Leonard's toxic relationship with his mother or the tense confrontation they had at the end of the series? His mother was a nightmare.
None of the males in TBBT have two married parents
Howard: Deadbeat Dad and Dead Mom
Sheldon: Dead Dad
Leonard and Raj: Divorced Parents
At least Sheldon's and Howard's moms were affectionate, unlike Leonard's and Raj's. This could imply that people coming from tough family environments have trouble communicating later in their lives.
@@dimidrugg9592 How does Leonard have trouble communicating?
@@dittobhadra5845 Well, it's not just that. Leonard has low self confidence because of his mother looking down on him since he was a child.
Amy's parents were still married. Her mother was overbearing and abusive. Her father was meek and, I hate this phrase but it fits, P*ssy whipped.
@@nans969 He said the MALES on the show…
Video suggestion: Top 10 times My Hero Academia dealt with serious issues (there's actually quite a lot such as child abuse, domestic violence, insecurities, pressure and responsibilities, losing parents etc)
To me, the best part in the Mrs Wolowitz death news was the way Sheldon comforted Howard. "When my father died, I didn't have friends...you do". It was a great reminder to Howard that his friends are there for him. That line really struck home with me because I know exactly how Sheldon felt. When my younger sister died, I didn't have anyone to support me personally. Yes, many people came but they were mostly there to support my family or pay respect to my younger sister. I did not have any friends there. Luckily for me, I had my duties in the funeral to keep my mind sort of occupied.
11:38 I guess a lot of fans probably know this but Leonard’s bully ended up playing Sheldon’s father on Young Sheldon.
"although the ending is played for laughs" is a great summary of the Big Bang Theory
It's almost as if it's a sitcom or something.
@@darsonia22 Lo😁👍👏
Alexander It's a SITCOM genius! It's what they do...
I always break down in tears when they talk to Howard about the content of his father's letter
I love how Sheldon was the one to step up and comfort Howard on his mother's passing since he could relate after having lost his father
At the end of the show there was a scene where they showed a picture of the woman playing the voice of Howard`s mom sticked to the fridge for remembrance. It was so touching... Also through the most of the show you can see some elements like pictures from Howard and Bernadette`s wedding, toys and other stuff which have took place at some point of the show. It`s nice, that makes me feel like the series are more connected to the real life
Former Leonard's bully is the Sheldon's father omg
I just realized that as well. Was looking to see if anyone else commented about it.
I caught that as well.
what
Miss's Wolowitz's death is one of the most shocking episodes ever. Change my mind.
@Christopher Bingham Your right.
Yeh this was the most moving part of the show. I’m glad they honoured her and didn’t just have her leave
My personal favorite (most memorable or most important in my opinion) moment at can be technically applied to as a issue is Sheldon having childhood trauma from open the door to seeing his father cheating. Ether way after that Sheldon says it's the only reason he knocks 3 times before opening a door or waiting for someone, kinda dark but I think it tackles the issue as it brings light to why Sheldon is Sheldon and even more so with the show Young Sheldon.
I love how the series handled the letter from Howard's father. At the end of the episode his friends gave him 6 different versions of what the letter said and they let Howard and the audience decide which was the true one.
Okay, but I didn't remember that the father in Young Sheldon was on this as the bully against Leonard. Nice Easter Egg.
I never understand why so many people hate on this show.
It addressed a lot of important issues and was a big advocate of stuff like Women in Science. That's more than many other supposedly superior shows ever managed to do
Chuck Lorre is pretty much a douche
@J Wilson maybe because they've often been told or felt like science isn't for women and girls and they aren't encouraged enough
People have nothing better to do then hate on shows they don’t like it’s sad
It was a big advocate for women in science yet it is a very sexist show.
@@thisnerdycorner4982 at the start yes
The show also highlighted the problem of toxic parenting. Leonard’s mom never showed any affection towards him and used him for her experiments. When Leonard stood up to his mother and forgave her and himself many people could relate to him.
The episode when they all make up their version of the letter from Howard's dad is one of the sweetest things ever
I love how they handled everything but with just the right amount of serious and comedy.
I think the list should be Top Ten Big Bang Theory's Very Special Episodes.
One of the most touching moments is when Leonard angrily tells his mother that all things aside, he forgives her for the way she mistreated him most of his life and then she finally feels relief that her son loves her and they actually have a meaningful embrace
Howard's mom dying always makes me 😭
I can very much relate to confronting two of my past bullies. I had so much to say and all I could say when I saw them again was "I forgive you" because they apologized before I had the chance to let them have it. I wanted to give them a piece of my mind and they gave me peace of mind.
Can we get the same list for “It’s Always Sunny in Philadelphia” ???
The DENNIS system is a serious issue 😊
Should've spoke about depression (Stuart) and bad parenting/childhood trauma (Leonard).
I always tear up when I see Sheldon hug Leonard
As someone who was severe bullied in school I realte way too much with this show... I admit in many of these episodes I cried
Miss you , Sheldon Cooper ❤
Why was Sheldon's dad bullying Leonard LOL
I found it really sweet when Howard said his mom died, Sheldon told him that he didn’t have friends to be there for him when his grandfather died, but Howard did.
The Big Bang Theory is one of the most relatable shows ever. I'm so grateful you uploaded. ❤
There has been some good chances like in season 12 when Leonard finds out that Sheldon and Amy’s theory was proven false. At that point Sheldon has a meltdown but the laugh track makes it seem like it is supposed to be a joke. In reality it is a great representation of what exactly happens when your work that you are so passionate about does not work out.
My favourite episode will forever be S7 EP8, "The Itchy Brain Simulation". Amy suggests multiple times throughout the series that the reasoning for Sheldon's anxieties around knocking and hoarding etc stem from Obsessive Compulsive Disorder. The way Sheldon describes it to be like an itch in his brain when something is not resolved, and the simulation Leonard underwent with the itchy sweater was honestly the best way I have ever seen someone explain the real fear and discomfort that comes with obsessive-compulsive behaviour. I have said to people that sometimes I just feel like there's so much going on in my brain I have the urge to claw at it, like there's an actual weird placebo-like pressure at my temple that I need to satisfy but can't. It was actually very comforting to see how that can be acknowledged and understood by a simple explanation. I can see the way the itchy brain simulation can help people with different mental health issues or disabilities feel understood, this was the way I related to it and I loved how well it was written.
helping Amie with her body image issues is possibly the nicest thing Raj has ever done.
I can’t believe Sheldon’s dad had enough spare time to bully Leonard
Kaley Cuoco was on two shows where one of the actors passed away while filming and they wrote in the character's death that the actor played into the show. John Ritter's death, or Paul Hennessey on 8 Simple Rules, was especially heartbreaking.
After watching the entire show a third time I can definitely say: TBBT will grow old amazingly well.
I never realized Jimmy Speckerman and George Cooper Sr were the same actor...More you know. 😆
Love this show.
For me the finest attribute of this show is that it is a seamless blend of humour and pathos. The writers know that there is usually a funny edge to anything. You could fill half a list of ten with Sheldon's issues. Bernadette's motherhood fears was an oversight. And then there was Stuart...
TBBT is the greatest comedy show from America EVER! Brilliant cast, and incredible dialogue, including real science and, of course, great observational humour! I miss it so much. Would be great to see them all middle aged and jaded, there's so much comedy in that LOL.
I love this show still.....the fact that they could use comedy to bring up serious situations and still be realistic is awesome
Legendary show right here
Legendarily awful.
@@AlexSeverinski coming from a guy who likes doctor who, you have no taste
@@ZippoIII I've got taste. That's why I know this show is awful.
@@AlexSeverinski looking at your youtube channel, you clearly don't
@@ZippoIII So you're attacking me for my preference for TV shows... apparently forgetting that the characters in this show also like that show.
Hm. I guess you are a fan of Big Bang Theory, because you're exactly the kind of person this show was meant for: someone who hates nerd culture and likes to laugh at it.