I loved the Big Bang Theory but sometimes I feel like it was a double edged sword because that was when, at least in my memory, “nerd stuff” started being cool and mainstream. I always laugh at how people proudly call themselves nerds since it’s trendy or as a lifelong comic book reader someone who watches some MCU movies and thinks they are an expert in comic books.
I honestly miss the days when reading comic books, sci fi, or being a fan of Star Wars/Star Trek was something you got made fun of for.
Anyone think these hobbies will ever be niche again?
Edit: the more I think about the show, I’m reminded of someone who said that Big Bang Theory was a minstrel show for nerd culture.
FFS why?
It wasn't "funny", it was just a sitcom of nerd culture references. Friends, but with Star Wars. Like, if you enjoyed that, you were just looking for validation. And if you think about it enough, you realize how fucking sad that is.
"(Sigh) Hardly worth it."
"AL!"
Oh, yeah, that makes a lot more sense. Though they did play up Peggy's grosser habits from time to time (in the early days she DID cook, but not very well, very reluctantly, and would smoke while doing so.) But then there were the times when the show ended on a Bundys Triumphant note, and they'd happily run upstairs.
MuchMusic still runs it, amazingly enough.
Validation for what? My main point was that was when I first noticed how cool stuff was that used to get you made fun of.
I like what I like. I never needed validation
I got the shit kicked out of me repeatedly by farm kid footballers.
Big Bang Theory played for laughs to that crowd.
Fuck them.
You know the more I think about it as time has passed that show didn’t do us any favors
It was blackface for nerds.
But I get you. Revisiting some of my old favorites has made me realize that all of this insanity has been going on a lot longer than I thought, and a part of me wishes I could return to ignorance. I can't even watch Star Trek TNG anymore because Patrick Stewart is just a total fucking retard IRL. I loved that show.
and the people who made fun of you for it are now telling you to be inclusive...to them.
Were you there when Bazinga was on /v/.
This show was the beginning of the end of internet culture. Not even 4Cuck could stop it.