Comments on: Slate and the Big Bang Theory http://blogs.discovermagazine.com/badastronomy/2009/02/11/slate-and-the-big-bang-theory/ I am an astronomer, writer, and skeptic. I likes reality the way it is, and I aims to keep it that way. My real name is Phil Plait, and I run the Bad Astronomy blog. Tue, 14 Feb 2012 17:36:28 +0000 hourly 1 http://wordpress.org/?v=3.2.1 By: TBBT Fan http://blogs.discovermagazine.com/badastronomy/2009/02/11/slate-and-the-big-bang-theory/comment-page-1/#comment-245412 TBBT Fan Mon, 08 Feb 2010 12:42:39 +0000 http://blogs.discovermagazine.com/badastronomy/2009/02/11/slate-and-the-big-bang-theory/#comment-245412 And I've lost interest in the fan of The Big Bang Theory. I crashed and burned for about a week I watched every episode and just loved it up. Still it's not entirely my fault, the show just isn't as good as season two or one. And I’ve lost interest in the fan of The Big Bang Theory. I crashed and burned for about a week I watched every episode and just loved it up. Still it’s not entirely my fault, the show just isn’t as good as season two or one.

]]> By: Greg Post http://blogs.discovermagazine.com/badastronomy/2009/02/11/slate-and-the-big-bang-theory/comment-page-1/#comment-160958 Greg Post Sun, 08 Mar 2009 04:46:23 +0000 http://blogs.discovermagazine.com/badastronomy/2009/02/11/slate-and-the-big-bang-theory/#comment-160958 If the big bang theory says that everything is expanding how is it that we have seen the same stars in the same positions for at least the past 2500 years? If the big bang theory says that everything is expanding how is it that we have seen the same stars in the same positions for at least the past 2500 years?

]]> By: Rick http://blogs.discovermagazine.com/badastronomy/2009/02/11/slate-and-the-big-bang-theory/comment-page-1/#comment-157218 Rick Wed, 18 Feb 2009 09:56:17 +0000 http://blogs.discovermagazine.com/badastronomy/2009/02/11/slate-and-the-big-bang-theory/#comment-157218 Love this show. Can't stand the intro! Love this show. Can’t stand the intro!

]]> By: Monkey's Uncle http://blogs.discovermagazine.com/badastronomy/2009/02/11/slate-and-the-big-bang-theory/comment-page-1/#comment-155745 Monkey's Uncle Fri, 13 Feb 2009 11:46:58 +0000 http://blogs.discovermagazine.com/badastronomy/2009/02/11/slate-and-the-big-bang-theory/#comment-155745 Oh, whilst I'm on.... How would you pronounce Penny's real name Kaley Cuoco? (uber hot BTW) Is it cue-o-co, or kwo-co or something else? Just wondering :-) Oh, whilst I’m on….
How would you pronounce Penny’s real name Kaley Cuoco? (uber hot BTW)
Is it cue-o-co, or kwo-co or something else?

Just wondering :-)

]]> By: Monkey's Uncle http://blogs.discovermagazine.com/badastronomy/2009/02/11/slate-and-the-big-bang-theory/comment-page-1/#comment-155744 Monkey's Uncle Fri, 13 Feb 2009 11:42:14 +0000 http://blogs.discovermagazine.com/badastronomy/2009/02/11/slate-and-the-big-bang-theory/#comment-155744 I fell about laughing in the first series when Sheldon points out that they had a BSG dvd to watch, and when pointed out that it had been watched already, he replied ''not with commentary'' ! That is SO like me that my wife said ''I guess you'll be watching the whole series of this then''...I do relate to the characters so much it's scary. I am like Leonard with his collectibles, and I would have KILLED to get the Time Machine and certainly not regretted it afterwards! I missed the start of the second series due something called 'reality' and 'work', but I'll be buying the dvd...and hopefully there will be commentary to listen to! I fell about laughing in the first series when Sheldon points out that they had a BSG dvd to watch, and when pointed out that it had been watched already, he replied ”not with commentary” !

That is SO like me that my wife said ”I guess you’ll be watching the whole series of this then”…I do relate to the characters so much it’s scary. I am like Leonard with his collectibles, and I would have KILLED to get the Time Machine and certainly not regretted it afterwards!

I missed the start of the second series due something called ‘reality’ and ‘work’, but I’ll be buying the dvd…and hopefully there will be commentary to listen to!

]]> By: Grinspoon http://blogs.discovermagazine.com/badastronomy/2009/02/11/slate-and-the-big-bang-theory/comment-page-1/#comment-155410 Grinspoon Thu, 12 Feb 2009 09:52:56 +0000 http://blogs.discovermagazine.com/badastronomy/2009/02/11/slate-and-the-big-bang-theory/#comment-155410 This was a show that at first I thought i'd hate, but i quite like it. People should check out The IT Crowd, it's a British show about more just general every day geeks. Not the rocket scientist types. Personally I like it more because the characters are more grounded and real, while being in quite a surreal sitcom at times. Like TBBT it can be off putting initially, but the second and third seasons especially are extremely good. This was a show that at first I thought i’d hate, but i quite like it.

People should check out The IT Crowd, it’s a British show about more just general every day geeks. Not the rocket scientist types. Personally I like it more because the characters are more grounded and real, while being in quite a surreal sitcom at times.
Like TBBT it can be off putting initially, but the second and third seasons especially are extremely good.

]]> By: Davidlpf http://blogs.discovermagazine.com/badastronomy/2009/02/11/slate-and-the-big-bang-theory/comment-page-1/#comment-155343 Davidlpf Thu, 12 Feb 2009 03:00:10 +0000 http://blogs.discovermagazine.com/badastronomy/2009/02/11/slate-and-the-big-bang-theory/#comment-155343 @Larian and The Chemists Warner Brothers will not allow the show to be seen over the internet because the think it will cut into the mini the can make off of the show. Also there are the difference in copyright laws in different parts of the world so that is another reason people outside the US won't see it there. @Shane that will be a geek dream come true. @Larian and The Chemists
Warner Brothers will not allow the show to be seen over the internet because the think it will cut into the mini the can make off of the show. Also there are the difference in copyright laws in different parts of the world so that is another reason people outside the US won’t see it there.

@Shane
that will be a geek dream come true.

]]> By: Shane http://blogs.discovermagazine.com/badastronomy/2009/02/11/slate-and-the-big-bang-theory/comment-page-1/#comment-155340 Shane Thu, 12 Feb 2009 02:37:25 +0000 http://blogs.discovermagazine.com/badastronomy/2009/02/11/slate-and-the-big-bang-theory/#comment-155340 Summer Glau is going to be playing herself on an upcoming episode of TBBT too. Summer Glau is going to be playing herself on an upcoming episode of TBBT too.

]]> By: Larian LeQuella http://blogs.discovermagazine.com/badastronomy/2009/02/11/slate-and-the-big-bang-theory/comment-page-1/#comment-155335 Larian LeQuella Thu, 12 Feb 2009 01:29:48 +0000 http://blogs.discovermagazine.com/badastronomy/2009/02/11/slate-and-the-big-bang-theory/#comment-155335 @The Chemist Well, I am betting most of the big wigs at TV Stations and the like think that the Internet is still a series of tubes. No matter how well we explain it to them, they won't "get it". And that's why places like Pirate Bay are still around. To answer your question: Corporate Stupidity! @The Chemist

Well, I am betting most of the big wigs at TV Stations and the like think that the Internet is still a series of tubes. No matter how well we explain it to them, they won’t “get it”. And that’s why places like Pirate Bay are still around.

To answer your question: Corporate Stupidity!

]]> By: The Chemist http://blogs.discovermagazine.com/badastronomy/2009/02/11/slate-and-the-big-bang-theory/comment-page-1/#comment-155333 The Chemist Thu, 12 Feb 2009 01:03:03 +0000 http://blogs.discovermagazine.com/badastronomy/2009/02/11/slate-and-the-big-bang-theory/#comment-155333 <blockquote>Man, I miss TBBT here in Qatar!</blockquote> My experience is that there's usually a one season delay for new episodes over there. I've been waiting for an explanation for why we can't just access TV channels online. There's so much potential for regionally specific commercials and broad audiences. There is definitely a way to make money off of it all. Hell, you even remove a lot of the incentive to pirate the product. Seriously, anyone know what kind of barriers are in the way of this?

Man, I miss TBBT here in Qatar!

My experience is that there’s usually a one season delay for new episodes over there.

I’ve been waiting for an explanation for why we can’t just access TV channels online. There’s so much potential for regionally specific commercials and broad audiences. There is definitely a way to make money off of it all. Hell, you even remove a lot of the incentive to pirate the product.

Seriously, anyone know what kind of barriers are in the way of this?

]]> By: Old Muley http://blogs.discovermagazine.com/badastronomy/2009/02/11/slate-and-the-big-bang-theory/comment-page-1/#comment-155331 Old Muley Thu, 12 Feb 2009 00:58:58 +0000 http://blogs.discovermagazine.com/badastronomy/2009/02/11/slate-and-the-big-bang-theory/#comment-155331 Called it!!! I was at an Autism/Asperger's conference a year ago, and the keynote speaker kept showing clips from the show to illustrate points she was making. Called it!!! I was at an Autism/Asperger’s conference a year ago, and the keynote speaker kept showing clips from the show to illustrate points she was making.

]]> By: Janiece http://blogs.discovermagazine.com/badastronomy/2009/02/11/slate-and-the-big-bang-theory/comment-page-1/#comment-155329 Janiece Thu, 12 Feb 2009 00:23:57 +0000 http://blogs.discovermagazine.com/badastronomy/2009/02/11/slate-and-the-big-bang-theory/#comment-155329 You were also mentioned on Slate's podcast. Ah, fame! You were also mentioned on Slate’s podcast. Ah, fame!

]]> By: Larian LeQuella http://blogs.discovermagazine.com/badastronomy/2009/02/11/slate-and-the-big-bang-theory/comment-page-1/#comment-155328 Larian LeQuella Thu, 12 Feb 2009 00:21:41 +0000 http://blogs.discovermagazine.com/badastronomy/2009/02/11/slate-and-the-big-bang-theory/#comment-155328 Man, I miss TBBT here in Qatar! :( I hope that my wife remembers to DVR them all for me while I am gone! Wish I could make TAM7 too. Just have to see what the job market does for me, eh? Man, I miss TBBT here in Qatar! :( I hope that my wife remembers to DVR them all for me while I am gone!

Wish I could make TAM7 too. Just have to see what the job market does for me, eh?

]]> By: The Chemist http://blogs.discovermagazine.com/badastronomy/2009/02/11/slate-and-the-big-bang-theory/comment-page-1/#comment-155325 The Chemist Thu, 12 Feb 2009 00:08:23 +0000 http://blogs.discovermagazine.com/badastronomy/2009/02/11/slate-and-the-big-bang-theory/#comment-155325 Ah, I missed it, I'll see if I can catch up on hulu. Nope, not available. I can however, watch episodes of Medium. *Blech* Ah, I missed it, I’ll see if I can catch up on hulu.

Nope, not available. I can however, watch episodes of Medium. *Blech*

]]> By: James http://blogs.discovermagazine.com/badastronomy/2009/02/11/slate-and-the-big-bang-theory/comment-page-1/#comment-155316 James Wed, 11 Feb 2009 22:53:14 +0000 http://blogs.discovermagazine.com/badastronomy/2009/02/11/slate-and-the-big-bang-theory/#comment-155316 Great show, and Christine Baranski as Leonards mom the other night was classic. Soon to come: Leonard and Sheldon's mothers meet. Matter and anti matter, should be good to watch. Great show, and Christine Baranski as Leonards mom the other night was classic. Soon to come: Leonard and Sheldon’s mothers meet. Matter and anti matter, should be good to watch.

]]> By: Davidlpf http://blogs.discovermagazine.com/badastronomy/2009/02/11/slate-and-the-big-bang-theory/comment-page-1/#comment-155312 Davidlpf Wed, 11 Feb 2009 22:20:36 +0000 http://blogs.discovermagazine.com/badastronomy/2009/02/11/slate-and-the-big-bang-theory/#comment-155312 The characters do remind me of myself and others, maybe a little too much. The characters do remind me of myself and others, maybe a little too much.

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