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I am tempted to defend Big Bang Theory, which I think does have more elements than the summary suggests, but I can't argue with "Adorkable Misogyny" as a major problem of the show. Instead I'll note that it's interesting to read this the same day as Noah Berlatsky's post on Spock's sex appeal: https://www.everythingishorrible.net/p/spock-the-manliest-trek

It comes from the other direction, asking what makes the character who is presented as a contrast to the beefcake lead appealing, but is also examining the way that he expresses masculine tropes.

I'd also note that I was genuinely surprised by how good the show Chuck Lorre did after BBT, Mom, was (and, interestingly, a couple of seasons in it gets rid of almost all of the male characters who were part of the show at the beginning).

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I did sort of trash it, didn't I? I don't know--when it first was broadcast I actually watched it and celebrated a show that centered around nerds. But it didn't take long for it to grate on my nerves, and I wasn't sure why. The Pop Culture Detective explained what I was already feeling, pretty clearly.

I'll read the Berlatsky piece, thanks! Do you think (does he mention?) that Data's later sex appeal was for similar reasons as Spock's?

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The post is only about Spock, but much of it would apply to Data as well.

I have continued to enjoy re-watching BBT episodes, but I would absolutely agree that repeatedly falls back on dumb humor, often dumb sex jokes, which are a drag and make it harder to enjoy.

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