The Big Bang Theory is one of the most beloved sitcoms of all time, but the series includes a roaster of pretty obnoxious characters. From the lead character himself, Sheldon Cooper, to other members of the gang, and even recurrent characters, the show takes Flanderization too far. A lot of characters are either bidimensional or blatantly obstructive, and even fans of the series can’t stand them.
Sitcoms often simplify characters to make them funnier, but The Big Bang Theory took this resource too far. At different points in the series, Sheldon is irredeemably selfish, Howard is a pervert, and Stuart is unrealistically pathetic. Of course, the series stays afloat thanks to great characters like Penny or Amy or moments that redeem the characters. However, above all, The Big Bang Theory might be one of the most cartoonish comedy series, and not everyone is into it.
Ramona Nowitzki Doesn’t Add Anything Good to the Show
The only good thing about Ramona Nowitzki is that she only appears in a couple of episodes of The Big Bang Theory. She is a Caltech academic who develops a big crush on Sheldon. She tries to micromanage Sheldon, pushing him into his academic work and isolating him from his friends.
The problem with Ramona as a character is that she is not funny, doesn’t advance the plot, and her lack of common sense gets on people’s nerves. Sheldon simply doesn’t need anyone else to boost his ego. However, she doesn’t make it to the top of the list because fans can simply skip her episodes. Additionally, it’s thanks to her romantic advances that Sheldon eventually decides to spend his life with Amy.
Raj’s Lack of Common Sense Is Unnerving at Times
Raj Koothrappali Is Played by Kunal Nayyar
Raj ignites very different feelings in The Big Bang Theory’s audience, but there is no doubt he has very bad moments. Raj can be adorable, funny, and charming, earning a great fandom. However, he has episodes where he is entitled, misogynistic, and self-centered, and fans can’t help but dislike those Raj moments.
For example, in “The Griffin Equivalency,” Raj is published in People Magazine, and fame goes to his head. He becomes arrogant and dismissive, even assuming that Penny has sexual feelings for him. At some point, he also had a reunion with all his ex-girlfriends to ask them how he could become a better boyfriend, which was pretty insensitive. Writers also made Raj worse and worse as the show progressed, turning him into an insecure and toxic boyfriend. His desperation in the last seasons is problematic and makes him a pretty annoying character.
Lucy Never Makes Up Her Mind About Raj
In Season 6 of The Big Bang Theory, it seems that Raj finds the perfect romantic partner. Lucy, played by comedy actress Kate Micucci, is a quirky girl that Raj meets in the comic store during Valentine’s Day. Much like Raj, Lucy has social anxiety, so the two understand the challenges of meeting new people, talking face-to-face, and getting out of their comfort zone. The problem is that eventually, Lucy’s indecisiveness becomes obnoxious.
Lucy keeps bailing on Raj on their dates, she refuses to meet the rest of the gang, and breaks up with Raj via text message. What’s worse, it doesn’t take her much to get herself into another romantic relationship. She later wants to try again with Raj, but he’s already dating Emily, and Lucy isn’t comfortable with Raj dating two women. Honestly, Lucy as a character is pretty pointless.
Barry Kripke Is Too Unpalatable for the Fandom
Barry Kripke is a recurrent character in The Big Bang Theory who appears in at least one episode per season except for the first one. Barry is particularly recognizable for the way he pronounces “r,” usually replacing it with the sound of a “w.” The problem with Barry, however, is that he is petty, arrogant, childish, and disrespectful.
The plots with Barry usually involve an ego fight with Sheldon or Barry being obnoxious to all the other characters. He never grows up or redeems himself. He often makes inappropriate jokes about strippers, which is really disgusting. Barry is a constant comic relief, but most viewers don’t find him funny or appealing in any way. He just comes around to the show every few episodes to shake things up in an absurd manner.
