Okay. So I
guess in order to write a post like this, one must have a certain love for
"The Big Bang Theory" LOL.
So a series of unfortunate events
has led me to believe that there's a bit of Sheldon Lee Cooper in everyone of us.
Yes, I said it. If we are honest with ourselves, there's a bit of that obnoxious, awkward nerd with friends. I dare say, what we often dislike in
others is often a reflection of what lies within us. Come on, have you ever
stopped to think how on earth does Sheldon have friends? Like seriously?
Perhaps, we are bit like that and either deny it or are unaware. Here are some
examples.
- "Nobody touch my stuff"
For some of us we hold a certain value for our belongings that others may not necessarily share. Albeit, we might get a little hostile and defensive but hey, if you're like me, you have had enough broken toys in your past (broken by other people) to warrant this rule.
Perhaps, you're not a germaphobe like Shelly or Monk but there's a certain value attached to your stuff like your food and other belongings that should just remain off limits.
- Nobody enter my room
Boldy go where no man has gone before must be how
it feels to enter
Shelly's room lol. I am not too sure what's so special about Sheldon's room, but I guess it has something to do with him being uncomfortable with displays of human affection and invasion of personal space- sorry Amy. This sacred zone for many teenagers is that place (in their parents' homes) that is off-limits!
It's the only place that screams
"me" and stores everything that's important to us from personal items to personal journals and diaries.
For adults, "stay out of my room" is a must or that favourite scarf, blouse, watch or skirt turns up missing and would mean employing the services of the K9
unit to locate it. Face it, our room is our 'no through zone' and for good
reason. So maybe Sheldon is on to something.
Are you convinced yet? No? Ok.
- Awkward relations with the opposite sex
Any avid watcher of TBBT is still
trying to wrap their minds around Sheldon having friends or a roomate for that
matter, much less a romantic partner- poor Rajesh. Sheldon and Amy (Shamy) are a phenomenon in and of
itself. But, there's somebody out there in a relationship like this that
other people are trying to figure out. It's interesting to see Amy show Sheldon
a self-proclaimed superior specie how to be human. I am not sure if Amy is around because she doesn't think she
can do
better or...well there really is no or in this matter. It just makes for good
television. So here's to the awkward couples making it
work!
- Oblivious to social conventions and sarcasm
I know that not everyone is a
'social animal'. Believe it or not even the advancement of the internet there
are some people who do not know what is sarcasm lol. Conversely, many people are more confident talking to a
screen than an actual human. It's funny seeing Sheldon navigate the waters of human interaction. From racist statements to sexist remarks, this is some interesting tv.
- Know-it-alls
If my friend you cannot identify the know-it-all in your circle of friends, it's probably you. I feel for Wolowitz who is often the butt of Sheldon's jokes because he doesn't have a PhD like his other friends and his wife. If you're not one with a high self-esteem this can hit you
where it hurts. Although, I am not sure if Sheldon is unaware how hurtful his
statements are or just doesn't care. If it's on his mind, he says it... which
brings me to my final point.
- Word vomiters
Oh these people just say what is on
their mind or what everybody is thinking but wouldn't say. Appropriate or not Sheldon
really doesn't care. In TV land it makes for good comedy but not out here in
the real world.
Of course there are other character traits of Sheldon that can only describe him,, but I still posit, that there’s a bit of Sheldon in all of us.
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