The Big Bang Theory: 12 Recurring Things That Need To Die
8. Racist Jokes
Dont Indians eat funny food? Dont they have silly sounding names? Dont their parents always give them a hard time? Oh look, Raj doesnt even know the American holidays. Really? Part of the joy of the Big Bang Theory was that it was a clever show with clever jokes and well thought out story lines. To a large extent it has keep that but it is becoming more dumbed down and jokes dont come any dumber than racist ones. There are levels of well thought out satire that can draw a guilty laugh and make you question why you did, the comedy that changes attitudes. Then theres Mcfleeny Mcfloonelou And who can forget this little gem from when Penny thought she had slept with Raj: Amy: Do you know the story of Catherine the Great? Penny: No Amy: She ruled Russia in the 1700s and one night when she was feeling particularly randy she used an intricate system of pulleys to have intimate relations with a horse. Penny: Im sorry, what does this have to do with me? Amy: She engaged in inter-species hanky panky and people still call her great. Im sure your reputation can survive you shagging a little Indian boy. So being with an Indian guy is marginally less embarrassing than bestiality? Again, its just a joke right? Family Guy do it. But this isnt Family Guy. When we watch The Big Bang Theory were looking for intelligent humor, not racist jokes. So give it a rest.
I.T. Consultant, technophile and Doctor Who fan. I like to talk about tech, take films apart and make excuses for Doctor Who's continuity errors. No other show has the power to make me feel like a big kid.
