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Big bang theory

Robert124

I've been watching the first six seasons on DVD.  And it's very enjoyable and funny.

Does anyone here identify with the autistic traits displayed by the star, Sheldon Cooper?

And has this series created a good or bad impression of autism with the general public?

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  • I like the show and have watched most episodes (but not all as I don't tend to 'follow' shows, just watch them when they happen to be on). The Sheldon Cooper character is my favourite and I agree that his many Asperger's traits are played for comic effect but I've never thought it was done in poor taste. Sometimes exaggerated but not much (going by my own experience). 

    The episodes vary a lot from showing how funny some of his quirky social skills are to showing at other times when they cause him genuine difficulties. I've been able to relate to both equally, long before I knew I had autism. Now that I do know, I still haven't found the Sheldon Cooper character or the way it's portrayed to be offensive in any way. It's good to see the funny side of Asperger's and I mean that as much about myself as I do about the character. I think if we can't laugh at ourselves now and then, we're in trouble! 

    I can't see how showing the lighter side of what Asperger's is like can be a bad thing. In fact, thinking of all of the (not many) portrayals I've seen of Asperger's in the media, I'd rather be associated with Sheldon than any others.  

    The actor is even more Sheldon-like in the movie 'Home', have you seen it? I watched it with my daughter and we loved it. I actually related to 'Sheldon' more as an alien than as a Theoretical Physicist.      

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  • I like the show and have watched most episodes (but not all as I don't tend to 'follow' shows, just watch them when they happen to be on). The Sheldon Cooper character is my favourite and I agree that his many Asperger's traits are played for comic effect but I've never thought it was done in poor taste. Sometimes exaggerated but not much (going by my own experience). 

    The episodes vary a lot from showing how funny some of his quirky social skills are to showing at other times when they cause him genuine difficulties. I've been able to relate to both equally, long before I knew I had autism. Now that I do know, I still haven't found the Sheldon Cooper character or the way it's portrayed to be offensive in any way. It's good to see the funny side of Asperger's and I mean that as much about myself as I do about the character. I think if we can't laugh at ourselves now and then, we're in trouble! 

    I can't see how showing the lighter side of what Asperger's is like can be a bad thing. In fact, thinking of all of the (not many) portrayals I've seen of Asperger's in the media, I'd rather be associated with Sheldon than any others.  

    The actor is even more Sheldon-like in the movie 'Home', have you seen it? I watched it with my daughter and we loved it. I actually related to 'Sheldon' more as an alien than as a Theoretical Physicist.      

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