Slavery On Television?

Educational Slavery Is Even On Television

One of my favorite T.V. shows is called “The Big Bang Theory.” The show is funny with all its quirky, nerdy characters. My favorite character would be unarguably Doctor Sheldon Cooper.

But, this is not today’s focus. It is the way he socializes. He cannot socialize right. This is because he has not been taught how to socialize.

Sheldon following social protocol

 Think about it, he just sits there and follows his “social protocol.” In earlier posts, I stressed about how education allows us to think for our selves. But, because he is following these “rules”, he can’t think for himself and make decisions for himself. This is a form of educational slavery. I call it: Social Education Slavery ("Nice name." I know). The fact that he can’t think for him self and do things by the book is really sad.

Think about it in reality. Stereotypically, a “nerd” or “geek” would not know how to respond to someone’s sadness as well as a popular kid or even a drama student. Don’t you think that is just crazy?

Sheldon asking about social protocol

As said in the picture with Sheldon talking about the heir, he doesn’t even know what to do when someone gives birth. He asks a question that us people would just stare and laugh (I mean I wouldn’t laugh at all. Hehe). Anyway, what I am trying to say is that, without us people teaching others to socialize correctly, then feelings may be hurt. We would be emotionless, and we would not put the right emotions at the right time.

At the same time, Sheldon Cooper doesn’t understand sarcasm. The definition (to be clear) is to mock someone to make them look stupid. Because Sheldon doesn’t know what sarcasm is or isn’t in some cases, he has to rely on friends to help or just look dumbfounded.