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When it comes to characters’ finances, especially in sitcoms, things don’t always add up. NBC’sFriendsis also not immune to financial inconsistencies, especially during its early seasons. For instance, the sitcom doesn’t completely tackle how Rachel, Joey, and Phoebe are able to live an expensive lifestyle in New York with jobs, which won’t typically afford such a living.
Chuck Lorre’sThe Big Bang Theoryalso suffers from the same issue, which many consider a plot hole, especially when it comes to Kaley Cuoco’s Penny.
Chuck Lorre’sThe Big Bang TheoryIs Riddled With Financial Inconsistency
While Kaley Cuoco’s Penny remains a fan-favorite among fans, one aspect of her character that still bugs fans is her financial inconsistency. Although the early seasons shed light on her financial struggles as a waitress at the Cheesecake Factor, the show doesn’t explain how she could afford luxurious clothing and an apartment similar to Sheldon and Leonard.
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As for Sheldon and Leonard, the duo’s financial condition also seems a bit unrealistic. Although it’s safe to assume they earn a modest living, given their profession as physicists, they are often shown spending huge bucks on collectibles, tech, and comic con, in addition to dining out almost every single night. However, considering the sitcom succeeded in nailing the most important aspect, giving viewers a healthy dose of laughter, in the end, these inconveniences didn’t break the overall experience for fans.
Kaley Cuoco Is Down To Step in Penny’s Shoes Again
With theMandy and Georgiespin-off proving to be a major success for CBS, it’s safe to assume this isn’t the last ofTBBTspin-offs, which makes sense asChuck Lorreis alwaysdown to telling great stories. Even though it can’t be said for certain if a Penny-focused spin-off will eventually get the greenlight afterGeorgie and Mandy’s First Marriage, if it does eventually cross Lorre’s mind, Cuoco is down to return as Penny (viaDeadline)
I spent 12 years playing that role, and it really set off my career. I owe a lot to that character, to that show, to [creator] Chuck Lorre. It was some of the best years of my life, and some of the most fun I’ve ever had. I would absolutely reprise that role. 100%. I love that character, and I always will.
Although Lorre’s sitcoms have their fair share of issues, whether it be the financial inconsistency inTBBTor the problematic themes inTwo and a Half Men, at the end of the day, he often achieves his goal of making people laugh.
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The Big Bang Theoryis available to stream on Max.
Santanu Roy
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Santanu Roy is a Senior Entertainment Writer at FandomWire, majorly focusing on movies, with over 2,000 articles under his belt. He has been pursuing a degree in Animation and possesses a deep love for the medium of animation. Having spent the better part of the last two years pumping out articles for FW, Santanu excels at covering movie analysis and news surrounding Pixar, DCU, DreamWorks, and Batman’s cinematic legacy.With psychological thrillers and intimate slice-of-life dramas ranking among his favorite genres, Santanu is a big admirer of Luca Guadagnino, Shane Black, Park Chan-wook, and Brad Bird.
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