{"product_id":"the-big-bang-theory-popular-matt-browning-9781493097050","title":"The Big Bang Theory Popular Culture Reference Guide","description":"\u003ci\u003eThe Big Bang Theory Pop Culture Reference Guide\u003c\/i\u003e\u003cb\u003e \u003c\/b\u003eis an in-depth look at the thousands of topical references to people, places, movies, music, science, and events which make up many of the funniest lines on the enduringly popular television series \u003ci\u003eThe Big Bang Theory\u003c\/i\u003e, bringing new and long-time fans alike in on the joke. \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003eIt was 2007. The era of Must-See TV had ended. There was no \u003ci\u003eFriends\u003c\/i\u003e, no \u003ci\u003eWill and Grace\u003c\/i\u003e, no \u003ci\u003eSeinfeld\u003c\/i\u003e. The broadcast airwaves were being ruled by reality television series like \u003ci\u003eAmerican Idol \u003c\/i\u003eand \u003ci\u003eBig Brother\u003c\/i\u003e, coupled with the expanded offerings of cable networks. Only CBS was seeing some success with the traditional multi-camera sitcom structure through shows like \u003ci\u003eHow I Met Your Mother \u003c\/i\u003eand \u003ci\u003eTwo and a Half Men\u003c\/i\u003e. Into that very lineup, sandwiched between the two hit series, came a fresh take on the sitcom setup: What would happen if two brainy nerds found themselves living next door to a beautiful woman? And television history was made, while educating readers about pop culture and world events. \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003eThe relatively simple premise didn't stop there. \u003ci\u003eThe Big Bang Theory \u003c\/i\u003ewas not only funny---it was smart. Very smart. Centering the action around a group of researchers at a prestigious university elevated the dialogue above standard sitcom fare. Just like \u003ci\u003esetting \u003c\/i\u003ehad been considered a character on earlier shows like \u003ci\u003eNorthern Exposure\u003c\/i\u003e, for \u003ci\u003eThe Big Bang Theory\u003c\/i\u003e, \u003ci\u003escience \u003c\/i\u003ewas one of the stars of the show. And so was pop culture. Because not only were our beloved nerds--Sheldon, Leonard, Howard, and Rajesh--brilliant in the laboratory, they were peerless in the comic book store too. Each episode is peppered with pop culture references drawn from science fiction: comics, books, television, film, music, board games, video games, and more. While Sheldon might be brilliant in string theory, he was equally brilliant in \u003ci\u003eStar Trek \u003c\/i\u003elore. And the humor didn't only revolve around nerd culture. For every obscure reference pulled from Klingon and Dungeons \u0026amp; Dragons, neighbor Penny could match wits when it came to the Kardashians and Juicy Couture. \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003eOver the course of 12 seasons and 279 episodes from 2007 to 2019, \u003ci\u003eThe Big Bang Theory \u003c\/i\u003ebecame a cultural touchstone with an extraordinarily devoted fan base. In every episode, its fast-paced style of dialogue offered biting observations and timeless humor about issues ranging from comic books to scientific discoveries. Meticulously researched episode by episode, \u003ci\u003eThe Big Bang Theory Pop Culture Reference Guide\u003c\/i\u003e\u003cb\u003e \u003c\/b\u003eis an eye-opening, illuminating encyclopedia of thousands of topical jokes that will help both new and longtime fans experience their favorite show in a whole new light.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eAuthor:\u003c\/b\u003e Matt Browning\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eISBN-10:\u003c\/b\u003e 1493097059\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eISBN-13:\u003c\/b\u003e 9781493097050\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePublisher:\u003c\/b\u003e Lyons Press\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eLanguage:\u003c\/b\u003e English\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePublished:\u003c\/b\u003e 01\/19\/2027\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePages:\u003c\/b\u003e 424\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eFormat:\u003c\/b\u003e Paperback\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eWeight:\u003c\/b\u003e 0.66lbs","brand":"Matt Browning","offers":[{"title":"Paperback","offer_id":48623644147967,"sku":"9781493097050","price":24.95,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"url":"https:\/\/www.whiterainbookhouse.com\/products\/the-big-bang-theory-popular-matt-browning-9781493097050","provider":"WR Book House","version":"1.0","type":"link"}