Sheldon Lee Cooper is a character in the popular comedy sitcom The Big Bang Theory. At the moment, eight full seasons of the series have been released, and the ninth has almost come out. During this time, Sheldon Lee Cooper became a recognizable hero even among those who are not a fan of Theory, and the image of an eccentric genius against the backdrop of not a gloomy detective / thriller, but a light comedy, many enjoyed.
"I'm not crazy, mom checked me"
Sheldon Lee Cooper is a man, to put it mildly, with oddities. He is an outstanding scientist, undoubtedly smart, but often completely unbearable. Sheldon is a sociophobe who restricts himself from all communication with people and from the real world, in principle, but never misses an opportunity to brag. He is a daffodil. He finds his annoying shortcomings amazing advantages and, apparently, sincerely does not understand what could be wrong with him.
Communication
Sheldon has as many as three best friends (and subsequently even more), so it cannot be said that people absolutely avoid him. Although communication with him is not easy - Sheldon Lee Cooper does not recognize sarcasm, does not know how to distinguish people's emotions, which is why often he unintentionally offends them with his behavior.
Sheldon’s ambiguous attitude to physical contacts - he can not stand even hugs. However, during the series Cooper progresses, becoming more humane, but without losing his unique features. Some, perhaps, will remain unchanged.
"Sheldon, you have no personality, just a list of your favorite TV shows!"
A strange genius, not adapted to communicate with people - such an image has already been used in literature and in cinema. But still, Sheldon Lee Cooper is not tracing paper from Sherlock Holmes or Doctor House. In fact, he is a child who needs protection in many respects, and his friends protect him whenever possible, although they can say: "Why do we even communicate with him?" Inability to empathize does not mean the absence of one's own feelings - Sheldon, in general, is easily wounded. It is difficult for him to accept changes and even to be close to cursing people. But he sincerely enjoys the pleasant things in the form of interesting facts, trains, favorite TV shows and characters.
Manic ideas
Sheldon has a few "fad":
- He knocks on the door exactly three times, after each knock pronouncing the name of the one to whom he came. Even if you open earlier - Sheldon will still reach out, although he will be discouraged.
- Fad about completeness. Sheldon goes crazy after hearing an incomplete melody, seeing an incomplete puzzle and all the "undershot" in general.
- Everything should be on schedule. And this is not only Thai food on Thursdays, but also the toilet at exactly seven.
- The most famous joke of the series: "This is my place!" Sheldon on the couch has an ideal, according to his calculations, a place in which he does not allow anyone to sit down.
Do not look for problems where they are not
Despite the fact that Sheldon is a rational and logical person (or, at least, considers himself to be such and has stated this more than once), it is common for him to complicate his life (and others at the same time). This is mainly due to attitudes in his head - unwillingness to accept change or to do something that is done exclusively by "lower minds", which he considers almost all.
The Real World: Who is Sheldon Lee Cooper?
Actor Parsons Jim embodied on the screens a character amusing many. Whatever the communication with Sheldon - in the series, it always looks very comical. Jim's mannerism only enhances this effect.
The role in the sitcom brought Parsons fame - playing such an extraordinary character, he manages to fully reveal his talent.
In reality, Jim Parsons does not possess the features of his hero. He does not look like him at all - he is in a happy marriage and happily communicates with many people without any difficulties.