The Sexy Science of The Big Bang Theory

Download or read book The Sexy Science of The Big Bang Theory written by Nadine Farghaly and published by McFarland. This book was released on 2015-06-23 with total page 204 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The Big Bang Theory’s mix of humor, nerdy protagonists, sexy female leads and quirky characters have made the series one of CBS’s most successful shows and have brought it international acclaim. Like Friends before it, The Big Bang Theory is touted as the show for the new millennium, bringing together aspects of classic humor applied to modern predicaments, usually sexual in nature. This collection of new essays explores sexual themes in The Big Bang Theory, interpreted through various critical lenses. Focusing on gender issues, the contributors explore how the series deals with sexuality and the ideals of masculinity, femininity and heterosexuality.