As relative latecomers to Big Bang fandom, we'd been binge watching previous episodes. We're still working our way through Season 11 and hope to catch the re-runs of Season 12.
It's been great escapism for us, but it's also sparked a conversation about the characters in the show.
Mr. Ginley pointed out that all of them are flawed. And yet, when they come together, their obvious affection for one another binds them. So even as Howard is ragging Raj or Penny is needling Leonard, you know it's not out of malice but comes from a caring place.
And the fact that none of them strangled Sheldon, not even once, is a testament to the power of understanding and forgiveness.
Okay, yes, I know these aren't real people. But it's a tribute to the writers and the actors that we've come to care about this quirky group of friends.
There's something especially poignant for me personally, because it seems to be a year of goodbyes. This is just one more.
I wish I could bring all my friends together and sit around eating take-out Chinese food, while kibitzing about nothing and everything.
Maybe Sheldon could tell me where he got the cool t-shirt folding device. Or Howard would let me play with his Steven Hawking-mobile. Or I could join a book club with Amy.
After all, that's the magic of TV. Imagining other lives, other places, other friendships.
The best part is, we can go back to Season 1 anytime we want and start unraveling the mystery all over again.
(And pause after the credits to read all the cool Chuck Lorre vanity cards.)
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