"The Big Bang Theory": Unexpected - This is how Sheldon would react to the coronavirus pandemic

If the corona virus pandemic had broken out in the world of the sitcom "The Big Bang Theory", Sheldon might have panicked. Or isn't it?

• The coronavirus pandemic presents the world with an unprecedented challenge.
• If the virus were addressed in TV series, it would probably pose a huge problem for "The Big Bang Theory" character Sheldon .
• The sitcom showrunner reveals why Sheldon would probably react differently than expected.

The everyday life of thousands of people has changed drastically due to the corona virus. Countless countries are trying to curb the rapid spread with exit restrictions and contact bans. The world is facing a completely new challenge.

It can be assumed that the current events will soon be taken up directly or indirectly in series and films. Especially with regard to  sitcoms , it makes sense to address quarantine measures or even an entire pandemic for one or two episodes.

Corona Virus and "The Big Bang Theory": What Would Sheldon Cooper Do?

A particularly exciting thought experiment: How would the neurotic Sheldon Cooper (Jim Parsons) * react if he was not allowed to leave the house due to a pandemic? In this context, fans may remember a episode in which Penny (Kaley Cuoco) * places an armchair saved from bulky waste in her apartment. After Sheldon learns of it, the night after plagues him with terrible nightmares. In another episode, the brilliant scientist panicked his mouth after drinking from Leonard's (Johnny Galecki) glass and accidentally using the wrong napkin.

Some viewers can now imagine how the "The Big Bang Theory" protagonist would behave in the event of a pandemic: A panicked Sheldon would probably stay in the house for days, where he regularly disinfects and cleans everything. His best friends Raj (Kunal Nayyar) , Howard (Simon Helberg) and Penny, on the other hand, may no longer be allowed to enter the apartment. 

Also read : "The Big Bang Theory" - This is why fans find Penny's development illogical.

"The Big Bang Theory" showrunner reveals: This is how Sheldon would behave in the event of a pandemic

In an interview with TVLine magazine, former show runner  Steve Molaro reveals how Sheldon would react in the event of a pandemic: "He has always been well prepared for a zombie apocalypse, so I think he's armed in this case too . He probably stored a lot of Purell [disinfectant] before the virus became a threat to the whole country. " 

Molaro also mentions that due to quarantine measures, the scientist may miss going outside - although he rarely leaves the house.

Also interesting : is that going too far? "The Office" makers produce a sitcom inspired by the corona virus.

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