Big Bang Theory - Season 1 Disc 1

Do you also object to the imposition of a new organizational paradigm?

Ahh, how many shows can get away with a line like that, let alone base a show around a crew of super nerds. This was my first foray into the show and I have to say I laughed out loud each of the 6 episodes I watched last night.

For those who don't know, the show follows Leonard and Sheldon, who are theoretical physicists, roommates, and extreme dorks. Penny is the hot, newly single, and less "enlightened" waitress from Kansas that moves in at the end of the hall. Howard and Rajesh are the friends/side kicks. Howard fancies himself a ladies man but is more like a cast member of the original Star Trek series. Rajesh literally can't talk when the ladies are around.

In the first six episodes, here are a few of my favorite moments, in no particular order:

- there was an argument regarding the plausibility of Superman catching Lois Lane in Superman I...not the flying part but the impossible physics of catching Lois with steel arms going over 120mph.

- the four guys sitting around playing a WoW-ish game, battling for a special sword...Sheldon wins the sword and teleports away leaving his friends to die only to sell the sword on ebay...to Howard. (a LAN party)

- the whole Halloween costume party

- the guest appearances of Roseanne alums Laurie Metcalf and Sara Gilbert

- breaking into Penny's apartment to clean...er organize, Penny's apartment

- the salt shaker and ketchup bottle "battle" in Penny's restaurant involving orcs, civil war troops, godzilla, and some Indian gods

- basically anything Sheldon says

I am at least 40% nerd and I feel an affinity and sense of brotherhood with these characters. I have had these arguments and loved these movies and played these games. I look forward to disc 2.