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Discussion Overview

The discussion revolves around participants sharing their personal identification with characters from the television show "The Big Bang Theory." The focus is on which character they relate to most closely, exploring personality traits and character dynamics.

Discussion Character

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Main Points Raised

  • Some participants identify closely with Leonard, citing shared traits and personality similarities.
  • Others mention having traits of Sheldon but do not consider themselves as eccentric or asexual as he is.
  • One participant reflects on their family's view of them as a mix between Leonard and Raj, while also expressing admiration for Penny's intelligence.
  • Another participant agrees with the positive portrayal of Penny as a counterpoint to the male characters, noting her insights into human nature.
  • One participant expresses a strong dislike for Sheldon, humorously stating he is a terrible character.

Areas of Agreement / Disagreement

Participants express a range of personal identifications with different characters, indicating a lack of consensus on who is the most relatable character. Disagreement exists regarding the perception of Sheldon, with some finding value in his character while others reject him.

Contextual Notes

The discussion includes varying interpretations of the original question regarding character identification versus character preference, leading to some ambiguity in responses.

Which one are you most like?

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With which character do you identify most closely?

For me it is Leonard, while I do have some of Sheldon's traits, I am not nearly as eccentric (or asexual (Tmi)) as he is.
 
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MarkFL said:
With which character do you identify most closely?

For me it is Leonard, while I do have some of Sheldon's traits, I am not nearly as eccentric (or asexual (Tmi)) as he is.

The question is slightly ambiguous in asking which charater you like most, and here changing that to who do you identify with.

My family think I'm a cross between Leonard and Raj, I suppose I think I'm most like Leonard, but there was a time (a long time ago in a galaxy far far away) when I aspired to be somewhat like Sheldon (though we did not have Sheldon as a role model then and had to make do with Spock).

But I also like Penny as she is an interesting counter point to the male protagonists in that she is smart in ways that they fail to comprahend.

CB
 
CaptainBlack said:
The question is slightly ambiguous in asking chich charater you like most, and here changing that to who do you identify with.

My intended meaning is which character are you most like, i.e., which do you resemble most in personality.

CaptainBlack said:
My family think I'm a cross between Leonard and Raj, I suppose I think I'm most like Leonard, but there was a time (a long time ago in a galaxy far far away) when I aspired to be somewhat like Sheldon (though we did not have Sheldon as a role model then and had to make do with Spock).

But I also like Penny as she is an interesting counter point to the male protagonists in that she is smart in ways that they fail to comprahend.

CB

Yes, as a child, I always thought Kirk was a shmuck and Spock should be running the ship...smarter, stronger, etc.

I agree about Penny...they have learned many lessons from her regarding human nature.
 
Probably somewhere between Leonard and Howard. Sheldon is a terrible character!

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