Big Bang Theory
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Recommended by Danny (aka ahdui) from HeadphoneHaven, I started watching a couple of episodes of the US sitcom, The Big Bang Theory and was positively intrigued by the show's ability to amuse with its exaggeratedly geeky characters. The show is packed with factual tidbits usually delivered by the Physics genius (and also a child prodigy), Sheldon Cooper, portrayed by Jim Parsons.
I must say Jim Parsons really does a good job portraying Sheldon. The series is full of sophisticated humour that sets it apart from IT Crowd, a British sitcom also portraying nerd/geeks. Unfortunately IT Crowd focuses on more slapstick humour and the nerd/geek-types are unimaginably socially inept to the extent you wonder how they managed to grow up and be in the circumstances they are in. Big Bang Theory offers characters who are just plain super intelligent and more plausible real-world situation for nerd/geek-types. It cast doubts on the advantages of being intellectually superior over most people.
While it makes sophisticated jokes that sometimes might be closer to heart for undergraduates in the various fields of sciences (especially Physics), the series is made for the general audience and most ordinary people would appreciate the humour enough to have a great laugh for each episode. I think it's a great sitcom though I haven't really decided if it is better than 'Friends'. I must say it is way smarter though.