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LeftOfSelf-Centered

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62. I agree...

Tue Feb 14, 2012, 04:27 PM

Feb 2012

I love the show, I just wished they took a more even approach to some of the characters. I have no direct experience with Aspergers, so I don't know how realistic the portrayal is; I just thought it would have been better to make Sheldon's reaction to people be more confusion and befuddlement, because he can't relate and doesn't understand. Instead sometimes it seems like Sheldon is the villain in the show. It's probably in good part due to Jim Parsons' brilliant portrayal that people haven't gotten fed up with the character.

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and Good Times was a spin-off from Maude OriginalGeek Feb 2012 #75

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Absolutely Fabulous and HappyMe Feb 2012 #53

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You bring up some interesting points and truedelphi Feb 2012 #74

Police Squad AngryAmish Feb 2012 #54

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That's a good point. LeftOfSelf-Centered Feb 2012 #57

Change the affliction zipplewrath Feb 2012 #59

I agree... LeftOfSelf-Centered Feb 2012 #62

I agree about Parsons zipplewrath Feb 2012 #63

It will be interesting indeed LeftOfSelf-Centered Feb 2012 #70

Yes, as the show has gone on, truedelphi Feb 2012 #76

The thing I love about Big Bang.... zanana1 Feb 2012 #58

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The very best part? "Soft Kitty" in a round. LeftOfSelf-Centered Feb 2012 #61

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Family Guy. Capt. America Feb 2012 #71

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