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Re: Big Bang Theory

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From: David L. Jones
Date: Sun, 31 Jan 2010 23:31
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Jim Thompson wrote:
> On Mon, 1 Feb 2010 08:15:50 +1100, "David L. Jones"
> <altzone@gmail.com> wrote:
>
>> Trevor Wilson wrote:
>>> David L. Jones wrote:
>>>> Just finished watching Season 1 of Big Bang Theory, and have
>>>> started on Season 2.
>>>> Is it just me or is this the most hilarious and well written TV
>>>> comedy ever for nerds?
>>>> They have one engineer in the mix, but few engineering jokes, it's
>>>> mostly physics or geek gags.
>>>> But what a great value show.
>>>> If you haven't seen it, do yourself a favor and give it a go.
>>>
>>> **Oh yeah. Have you seen the episode with George Smoot (
>>> http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/George_Smoot ) in it? An asbolute hoot.
>>
>> Yes, having read Smoot's book many years ago, this was by
>> conincidence the first episode I caught on TV while channel surfing
>> and his name popped up, and then the cameo at the end.. I figured
>> anything that had George Smoot as a cameo is something I should be
>> watching.
>> I'm looking forward to going back and watching again now I know
>> what's going on and can relate to all the characters.
>>
>> Dave.
>
> The only Smoot I remember was in my MIT class of 1962... ;-)
>
> http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Smoot

Yes, very often confused with his much more famous cousin.

Dave.
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