The Big Bang Theory

Big Bang Theory rocks! I believe that I mentioned in a previous post that it is my favorite current TV show, nothing rivals Star Trek. This video is the full length theme song, created by the Barenaked Ladies. The lyrics can be found here. When I first heard it (the 16 second version) I knew I would love this show!

The show is absolutely hilarious! For those of you who haven't seen it yet, I'll explain. But first, I must say, "SHAME ON YOU!" OK, chastisement over, time for education. The show is all about how these geniuses (physics post-docs at 20ish) get along with their next door neighbor, Penny. Penny is a waitress, who has aspirations of being an actress.

To those of you who have seen it, and don't think that it correctly portrays real life, let me assure you. It does! There isn't a single neurosis shown that I haven't seen displayed, many of which I struggle with to this day. There hasn't been a single situation depicted that I haven't seen in real life; most of them I have been in. (Odd, they don't seem that funny when you're in the middle of them.) If you have ever wondered how scientists function in the 'real' world, this is it. A little hyperbolized, but then most good comedies are.

This brings me to my dilemma, and my newest neurosis. I can't decide if I find this show funny because it so aptly describes the behavior of scientists in general, or my behavior specifically. Also, I have started to lie awake at night wondering why Nick is laughing. Is he laughing because of the utter craziness shown, because I am laughing, or because he can so clearly picture me in that situation. I really hope it is a combination of the first two; if it's the last one I really don't want to know.