Disagree with this authors sentiment. I too am a nerd and relate to the caricatures of nerds on the show. I collect comic books, was obsessive about magic card

Disagree with this authors sentiment. I too am a nerd and relate to the caricatures of nerds on the show. I collect comic books, was obsessive about magic cards, star wars vs star trek, dressed in nerd costumes rather than sexy costumes, and have a mild case of OCD. I like those things but I still see the humor in pointing out their absurdity on some levels. Many shows do this -- even the mainstream comedies. They make fun of binge drinking, hookup culture, being stupid, etc. Penny is made fun of constantly for her poor life choices, lack of degree, poor job, loser bfs, etc. AND the audience laughs at her constantly for it. Quite frankly I am proud that I relate with Sheldon more than Penny.