The Big Bang Theory is a polarizing show, to say the least, as those who love it, tend to love it a lot. And those who don't, tend to hate it with every ounce of their being.
Now that the show has been off the air for some time, a variety of fan theories have begun to surface. Have a look below and check out these incredible theories that change everything we thought we knew.
The sitcom debuted in 2007 to a mixed reception.
The show amassed a cult-like following.
Many felt TBBT implored bully tactics.
While perpetuating outdated ideals of toxic masculinity.
These fun theories help rectify some troublesome aspects of the show.
Diehard TBBT fans know that there's no one on earth whom Sheldon adores more than Leonard Nimoy, aka Spock.
Nimoy signed his name on a used napkin, which compels Sheldon to exclaim "I possess the DNA of Leonard Nimoy!?"
First of all, Sheldon often hears Spock's voice. Secondly, they both share a lack of emotion, and, thirdly, love everything to do with outer space.
So what if he isn't? It's not the craziest thing to assume he's a Vulcan, is it?
Unfortunately, Jim all but debunked this clever explanation for Sheldon's lack of humanity.
The only difference between the two is that they are living in alternate dimensions.
"Maybe I'm giving that vibe off," Parsons reasoned. "Maybe underneath this character is a raging horndog and a womanizer."
The Redditor further explains that with each regeneration, Bernadette loses a small part of herself.
Thus making her grow more angry and resentful towards Howard.
It is a little strange that sweet Bernadette could imbue so much fear into her co-workers.
Howard is a masterful engineer, after all, and, historically, he's had zero luck with women.
So what if he actually did it? What if Penny introducing Bernadette to Howard was part of his masterful plan all along?
Therefore, he ensures that Penny and Bernadette eventually become friends and simply manipulates Penny into "introducing" them.
You simply can't put anything past him.
Hear me out: Sheldon, Raj, Leonard, and Howard set off a rocket that destroys the elevator — while still inside it.
Therefore, the show takes place in their combined unconscious minds.
This would explain why the elevator is "out of order" for the entire series.
The theory argues that the show actually ends with all four of the guys dying.
It even explains why we only see the gang in the same repeated locations.
"Because the[sic] can never go outside the four walls they know, The Cheesecake Factory, the university, and their homes."
One fan theory suggests that he may be Howard the Duck.
Although there is little else to connect the dots.
The Marxist ideology focuses on the struggles between the upper and lower rungs in capitalist society.
The theory posits that the show is actually a tragedy unfolding before the audience's very eyes.
She has been sent by the US government to keep a close eye on the guys.
As many fans know, Kaley Cuoco also played Bridget Hennessy before being cast as Penny.
This TV death corresponded to the real-life passing of actor John Ritter.
The Hennessy family goes into witness protection and moves to Omaha Nebraska.
Penny then seeks to follow Bridget's dream of becoming a famous actress.
Her father is yet another CIA spy sent to help her complete her mission.
And why the audience never actually learns her last name.
The proof of this can be found in the show's opening credits.
It builds to a final shot of the gang in their apartment before coming to an abrupt end.
Yet, instead of furthering human advancement, they play video games, eat Thai food, and chase girls.
Science argues that the universe's infinite expansion could inevitably lead to something called The Big Crunch.
Then the whole thing simply starts all over again.
Although I'm not so certain about Leonard and Raj.
What If Sheldon Cooper Was A Robot? Sheldon certainly possesses several android-like qualities
He's about as robotic as a person can be, without having nuts and bolts attached to their neck.
In the series, Professor Proton is a childhood hero of Leonard and Sheldon.
He is the one who created him, so it only makes sense that Sheldon would worship him.
Certain fans believe that the character, played by Matthew McConaughey, is Sheldon's son.
Joseph's father is notably absent in the movie, forcing Joseph to trust in his father-in-law.
Clearly, Joseph and Sheldon have more in common than a shared last name. Perhaps, this one actually holds water.
Those who grew up in the '90s recognize actress Laurie Metcalf from her time as Aunt Jacie in Roseanne.
The others are Sara Gilbert, who played Darlene Conner/Leslie Winkle, and Johnny Galecki, who played Leonard Hofstadter/David Healy.
Perhaps she witnessed something that forced her into hiding with her son, Andy, aka Sheldon Cooper.
Some have argued that Amy isn't actually in love with Sheldon. Rather, she's experimenting on him.
Amy has often taken a pragmatic approach to their relationship progression, including the decision to hold hands and be more social.
In fairness, she was really never there in the first place. All fans ever heard of Mrs. Wolowitz was her voice.
And what a voice it was! Mrs. Wolowitz talked as if she had a two-pack-a-day smoking habit.
In Psycho, Norman kills his mother and continues to dress her body as if she were still alive.
Like some sort of demented, terrifying ventriloquist's act. I get the shivers just thinking about it.
Mainly, Mrs. Wolowitz was a projection of one of Howard's fractured personalities.
This could work; albeit it would come at the cost of one of the show's most beloved characters.
Why was it that Raj had such a crippling and paralyzing fear of talking to women?
He's kind, considerate, and successful. Beyond that, he's loyal to a fault.
Fans understand that Raj's parents don't have the perfect marriage — far from it.
Therefore, he was left in the care of his overbearing, yet sweet, mother.
This continues to manifest as he ages and embeds itself deep in his psyche.
So, in order to avoid the risk entirely, he decides to cut all ties with them.
This isn't so much of a theory as it is an observation.
He understands the difference between proper and improper human interaction, yet he constantly goes against the grain.
Brace yourself: the characters are the butt of a giant cosmic joke.
That's not hard to understand, given the lyrics written by the Barenaked Ladies.
In the big picture, everything the gang holds dear is empty and meaningless. "They become the cosmic joke."
