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IT Crowd or The Big Bang Theory?

posted 13 years ago by girlingreen
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Silly question.

Although Sheldon Cooper rocks in TBBT, there's a consistency in funny delivery with the guys in the IT crowd.

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[–] oddball_oddity-1 13 years ago

IT Crowd by far. I think TBBT is ok, but not all that clever. Sheldon honestly annoys the crap out of me. I wouldn't mind him as a minor character, but since he's one of the mains, I can't help but be a bit turned off by the show.

The only thing that annoys me about IT Crowd is Douglas just isn't that consistently funny. Other than that, I love the IT crew and they have so many memorable bits ("made in Britain," Roy in the wheelchair, the emergency phone number, various ways of breaking the internet, Peter File, the fire screen saver, the anti-piracy ad, etc).

[–] Janet_Snakehole 13 years ago

I love both, but IT Crowd is one of my all time favorite shows. I can watch it over and over again, still laughing at the jokes.

I see so much comparison of the two shows, but really aside from the "live studio audience" parts and the show starring geeks, they are rather different.

[–] AntDude 13 years ago

Both!

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[–] OnAironaut 13 years ago

'The Big Bang Theory' is to 'The IT Crowd' as 'The Phantom Menace' is to 'The Empire Strikes Back'.

[–] John_Dee_007 13 years ago

'The Big Bang Theory' is to 'The IT Crowd' as 'The Phantom Menace' is to 'The Empire Strikes Back'.

This^^

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[–] tmclaughlin11 13 years ago

Uh, not exactly. Personally, I really like both shows, but I chalk this up to another America-hating douchebag, common for Canadians/Europeans on here that resent us *that* much.

[–] mejsmith 13 years ago

So anyone who admits to liking IT Crowd more than The Big Bang Theory doesn't like America? What utter nonsense. I generally laugh more at IT Crowd, so it wins.

[–] Ginsu Victim 13 years ago

I'm a conservative, flag-waving, God-and-guns American....who loves IT Crowd and can't stand TBBT.

[–] Wannie_The_Sane 13 years ago

My God Ginsu! Then the terrorists have already won! I bet you eat French fries too, don't you?

Although I'm one to talk since I live in Canada which is secretly a terrorist safe harbour.

Anyway, this cake is great. It's so delicious and moist.

[–] gui_84 9 years ago

Agree with you, can´t stand Big Bang Theory.

[–] gui_84 9 years ago

Agree with you, can´t stand Big Bang Theory.

[–] morn1960 9 years ago

I'm american and i am the first to say american television sucks because it does

[–] Savybones 10 years ago

very true!

I stopped enjoying BBT when it got too obvious the writers/cast didn't know what a nerd was and were really just acting... yes they are actors but when the dead guys chest is moving it kinda ruins it ya know.

OH SPOILER ALERT!

[–] dakedoom 13 years ago

the IT crowd hands down. i really love TBBT but it has none of that raw ballsy insanity that you find in british comedy

[–] Littlebitsofgaming 13 years ago

Woah wait a sec.

The Big Bang Theory is a comedy?
Someone should tell the writers cos I'm pretty sure they are unaware.

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[–] fabian5003 13 years ago

IT Crowd forever! Moss is a LOT better than Sheldon. I could listen to Moss all day!

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[–] monkeymechx 13 years ago

The Big Bang Theory is blackface for nerds. Totally insulting.

[–] toey-terryl 13 years ago

IT Crowd by miles

[–] scott-marlowe 13 years ago

This ^^^^ So very very much this.

I will be borrowing this quote over and over.