Making a Big Bang on the small screen

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• 1 Ender Jan 6, 2010 5:24 PM

  I only watched that series once, and absolutely disliked it because it spreads the stereotype that scientists, and particularly physicists are unfits and nerds; a conception I definitely reject. The fact that science attracts a few people like these doesn't mean they should characterise it. The problem with this isn’t so much with those of us in the profession; we couldn’t possibly care less, since we know better. The problem is that it puts off a few brilliant students, who will rather choose other careers, rather than science. Among the many colleagues I've me throughout my career I've found some extraordinary people from a wide range of backgrounds and with a wide range or interests.

  I guess the success of the show isn't so much the science they try to project (does people really understand the medical facts and fantasies behind House?), but because of the comical elation geeks produce.
  

• 2 Clothcap Jan 9, 2010 12:21 PM

  I think the programme has excellent scripts that are constantly funny. Rare, almost unique in the repetitive humour of most US exported comedies. The mix of players and their own personalities only add to the proggy's entertainment value.

  I suspect the general public know most professional scientists are not characterised by the BBT, back to the future, James Lovelock nor the pretender Al Gore. Mind you, Sheldon seems to have swallowed the ACO2 bull so perhaps he is an exception?.