History Fridge / TheBigBangTheory

** Aspergers has no connection to early psychological trauma (that most likely leads to Borderline Personality Disorder)
*** Well he was once treed by a Chicken...

** No seriously, '''what.''' Sheldon is averse to touch as well and terrified of Goofy - does this mean he was once raped by an anthromorphic dog? RuleOfFunny and...Rule Of Implied Aspergers?

* It makes total sense that [[InsufferableGenius Sheldon]] would be a big fan of WilWheaton's character [[TheWesley Wesley]]. They both excel in whatever science they apply themselves to. This also because HilariousInHindsight, as, in Sheldon's fan-script for the Original Star Trek series, would ''probably'' become TheWesley if he were an actual character (Spock comments on how much of a genius he is, totally adored by his mother, yadda yadda).

** It's unknown when the supposed assault took place, or how much time passes between episodes. Note that while she was very open to sexual experimenting with Penny, a girl (and even then it was for the social experience as she believed that was the standard protocol, it took her a while to casually kiss Penny), it took her a while to open up to being aroused and even kissing (and that’s just as far as she’s gotten) a man. Also, remember when she asked Penny whether she thought having a penis was better? She might have thought that it was better also because that would have reduced her chances of getting assaulted.

** It's unknown when the supposed assault took place, or how much time passes between episodes. Note that while she was very open to sexual experimenting with Penny, a girl (and even then it was for the social experience as she believed that was the standard protocol, it took her a while to casually kiss Penny), it took her a while to open up to being aroused and even kissing (and that’s just as far as she’s gotten) a man. Also, remember when she asked Penny whether she thought having a penis was better? She might have thought that it was better also because that would have reduced her chances of getting assaulted.
* Sheldon's mother drilled manners into him, including the fact that you always give up your bed for a guest if there isn't a spare. Hence why he offered his bed in The Psychic Vortex, and assumed that Penny would give up hers for him in The Bozeman Reaction.

** It's unknown when the supposed assault took place, or how much time passes between episodes. Note that while she was very open to sexual experimenting with Penny, a girl (and even then it was for the social experience as she believed that was the standard protocol, it took her a while to casually kiss Penny), it took her a while to open up to being aroused and even kissing (and that’s just as far as she’s gotten) a man. Also, remember when she asked Penny whether she thought having a penis was better? She might have thought that it was better also because that would have reduced her chances of getting assaulted.

** Amy had no friends in high school, has an aversion to touch that requires time to get over, is likely to be an [[AspergersSyndrome aspie]], and suffers from night terrors... [[spoiler:It’s quite likely she’s been raped at some point or another in her past.]]
*** [[FlatWhat What?]]
*** While she may have been averse to touch at first, she actually got over it relatively quickly as opposed to someone who would be sexually assaulted would have a much more difficult time. She also doesnt' show any sign of being sexually disturbed, in fact she's very frank about her sexuality. Also, that whole night terrors thing was probably just a one time gag, as it hasn't been mentioned at all since that episode.
*** It's unknown when the supposed assault took place, or how much time passes between episodes. Note that while she was very open to sexual experimenting with Penny, a girl (and even then it was for the social experience as she believed that was the standard protocol, it took her a while to casually kiss Penny), it took her a while to open up to being aroused and even kissing (and that’s just as far as she’s gotten) a man. Also, remember when she asked Penny whether she thought having a penis was better? She might have thought that it was better also because that would have reduced her chances of getting assaulted.

* FridgeBrilliance: After Sheldon forms his own team for the Physics Bowl, the other guys try to find a replacement. A rather inane conversation about replacing her with the "chick who played {{Blossom}}" ensues. After the idea is rejected, Winnie from The Wonder Years is suggested in a throw-away reference. The joke is that Danica [=McKellar=] is now a mathematician. Oh, and to make this even better? Danica [=McKellar=] and Mayim Bialik (a.k.a. Blossom) both show up in incredibly geeky guest parts in the third season-- with the latter having an even more permanent role in the fourth.
** The reason Amy's more blunt and socially awkward than Sheldon? Its shown that until Penny, she never had a "Leonard" to help with socialising.
** In the second {{season finale}} Penny appears to get unusually emotional with the prospect of Leonard leaving for a whole summer, which Leonard picks up on and (for whatever reason) asks Sheldon for his thoughts on the matter. Leonard was worrying that if he did leave, Penny would eventually get over him and find someone else while ''at that moment'' he might have a chance with renewing their relationship. Sheldon says that if those feelings are happening because of the simple prospect of him leaving then ''he must go'' because truthfully nothing has actually happened yet (Basically, Leonards impressions are simple theory and Sheldon is suggesting the most effective method of experimentation). When he '''does''' return she practically throws herself at him, having the summer to muse about their relationship. Considering it was his advice that got them there, ''Sheldon'' is indirectly responsible for Leonard and Penny finally hooking up.
** In the episode where Sheldon becomes enemies with Leslie Winkle, Sheldon comments "Yes, the Dr. Doom to my Mr. Fantastic. The Dr. Octopus to my Spider-Man. The Dr. Sivana to my Captain Marvel... You know, it's amazing how many supervillains have advanced degrees. Graduate schools should do a better job of screening those people out." It's a funny one off line, but later when he's playing Mario he says "Oh, Mario if only I control the rest of the world like I control you. Hop, you little plumber! Hop! Hop!" Basically he's one radiation accident away from becoming a supervillian.
*** In one episode Lenord actually said "Sheldon is one lab accident away from being a supervillain".

* FridgeHorror: Bernadette seems to have taken part in many bio-terrorism activities [[NoodleIncident she just splurts out in conversation.]]

*** How do you know when the assault took place, or how much time passes between episodes? Note that while at first she was very open to sexual experimenting with Penny, a girl (and even then it was for the social experience as she believed that was the standard protocol, it took her a while to casually kiss Penny), it took her a while to open up to being aroused and even kissing (and that’s just as far as she’s gotten) a man. Also, remember when she asked Penny whether she thought having a penis was better? She might have thought that it was better also because that would have reduced her chances of getting assaulted.

*** While she may have been averse to touch at first, she actually got over it relatively quickly as opposed to someone who would be sexually assaulted would have a much more difficult time. She also doesnt' show any sign of being sexually disturbed, in fact she's very frank about her sexuality. Also, that whole night terrors thing was probably just a one time gag, as it hasn't been mentioned at all since that episode.

*** [[FlatWhat What?]]

** Amy had no friends in high school, has an aversion to touch that requires time to get over, is likely to be an [[AspergersSyndrome aspie]], and suffers from night terrors... [[spoiler:It’s quite likely she’s been raped at some point or another in her past.]]

** Their is also the fact that Sheldon felt a connection to Wesley. Saying that how much Wesley was smart for a kid and growing up around adults. Like how Sheldon felt growing around older kids for skipping grades.

* It makes total sense that [[InsufferableGenius Sheldon]] would be a big fan of WilWheaton's character [[TheWesley Wesley]]. They both excel in whatever science they apply themselves to. This also because HilariousInHindsight, as, in Sheldon's fan-script for the Original Star Trek series, would ''probably'' become TheWesley if he were an actual character (Spock comments on how much of a genius he is, totally adored by his mother, yadda yadda).

*** Raj is a particle astrophysicist - the sea can be likened to space.

* It makes total sense that [[InsufferableGenius Sheldon]] would be a big fan of WilWheatons character [[TheWesley Wesley]]. They both excel in whatever science they apply themselves to. This also because HilariousInHindsight, as, in Sheldon's fan-script for the Original Star Trek series, would ''probably'' become TheWesley if he were an actual character (Spock comments on how much of a genius he is, totally adored by his mother, yadda yadda).

*** Leonard is an experimental physicist, and tries out ideas and theories in "reality".

** Add in the fact that Raj would be more powerful in India like Aquaman in the water and the Penny and Zach; The group's beefy amazon and the alien, respectivly.

* Parallels can be drawn to the boys' lines of work as well -
** Raj is a particle astrophysicist - the sea can be likened to space.
** Howard is an engineer. Batman is the only of the superheroes who doesn't have access to actual superpowers.
** Sheldon is a theoretical physicist, which has a lot to do with both light and speed.
** Leonard is an experimental physicist, and tries out ideas and theories in "reality".

* Parallels can be drawn to the boys lines of work as well -

** Also, Batman is the only one of the superheroes who doesn't rely on superpowers of any kind. Howard is an engineer.

** Add in the fact that Raj would be more powerful in India like Aquaman in the water and the Penny and Zach; The group's beefy amazon and the alien, respectivly.

** In the episode where Sheldon becomes enemies with Leslie Winkle, Sheldon comments "Yes, the Dr. Doom to my Mr. Fantastic. The Dr. Octopus to my Spider-Man. The Dr. Sivana to my Captain Marvel... You know, it's amazing how many supervillains have advanced degrees. Graduate schools should do a better job of screening those people out."

It's a funny one off line, but later when he's playing Mario he says "Oh, Mario if only I control the rest of the world like I control you. Hop, you little plumber! Hop! Hop!"
Basically he's one radiation accident away from becoming a supervillian.

** In the second {{season finale}} Penny appears to get unusually emotional with the prospect of Leonard leaving for a whole summer, which Leonard picks up on and (for whatever reason) asks Sheldon for his thoughts on the matter. Leonard was worrying that if he did leave, Penny would eventually get over him and find someone else while ''at that moment'' he might have a chance with renewing their relationship. Sheldon says that if those feelings are happening because of the simple prospect of him leaving then ''he must go'' because truthfully nothing has actually happened yet (Basically, Leonards impressions are simple theory and Sheldon is suggesting the most effective method of experimentation). When he '''does''' return she practically throws herself at him, having the summer to muse about their relationship. Considering it was his advice that got them there, ''Sheldon'' is indirectly responsible for Leonard and Penny finally hooking up.