04-05-2015, 03:18 PM
Sheldon has not changed organically in the slightest. I found his deadpan, mad-genius persona, a believable personality. But to say that he would regress to this giggling twit is a step too far. He's the class fool now, not dignified at all and Sheldon had stacks of dignity. I don't know how anyone can think this is a real growth story. It's not comparable to reality because it's so daft and OTT.
Also I don't take Lorre words at face value I'm afraid. I suspect he said that because he wanted Leonard and Penny to be the main couple, like Ross and Rachel on Friends. But Sheldon and Penny had more chemistry. They ignored it for years but eventually brought a girlfriend in. Putting a great deal of effort in, and making a lot tweaks to her character. But for this to work properly, the original Sheldon had to go.
Also I don't take Lorre words at face value I'm afraid. I suspect he said that because he wanted Leonard and Penny to be the main couple, like Ross and Rachel on Friends. But Sheldon and Penny had more chemistry. They ignored it for years but eventually brought a girlfriend in. Putting a great deal of effort in, and making a lot tweaks to her character. But for this to work properly, the original Sheldon had to go.