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		brentr on March 18, 2008 \| parent \| context \| favorite \| on: Why Is There No New "Einstein"? Scene from the Big Bang Theory: PENNY What's new in physics? LEONARD Really nothing, except for string theory. But only then I can say, "My theory has certain mathematical consistencies"

BrandonM on March 19, 2008 [–]

The Big Bang Theory has surprised me in that it actually has truly intellectual jokes. I thought it would just be another stereotype-promoting, nerd-meets-hottie sitcom, but this one actually has some intelligent humor.

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