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05-02-2022, 01:59 AM
https://www.looper.com/849348/why-sheldon-is-the-worst-character-on-young-sheldon-according-to-some-fans/
Fans think that the younger version of Sheldon is annoying and overshadowed by a talented cast
Taking to the internet's favorite forum, Reddit poster u/ilkba (https://www.reddit.com/r/YoungSheldon/comments/fjcyqs/is_anyone_else_finding_sheldon_the_worst/?utm_source=share&utm_medium=web2x&context=3) started a discussion about Sheldon's status in "Young Sheldon" by saying, "I kind of feel like most of the moments I've enjoyed the most in the recent seasons of young Sheldon have not involved him. I personally find Missy/Georgie more interesting and funny than Sheldon. The same with much of the adult cast." This statement caused an immediate reaction in other Reddit denizens, with the post 88% upvoted and u/ReadySetGO0 (https://www.reddit.com/r/YoungSheldon/comments/fjcyqs/is_anyone_else_finding_sheldon_the_worst/fkmwdc0/) replying, "I love Young Sheldon. Every character is so perfectly cast. But yes, oftentimes Sheldon is outshined by the talented cast."
u/skribsbb (https://www.reddit.com/r/YoungSheldon/comments/fjcyqs/is_anyone_else_finding_sheldon_the_worst/fkmgrks/) expanded upon this by detailing two major issues they have with the character of young Sheldon — the first being that since the adult version of Sheldon is "basically a giant man-child," there is little room for character growth. He has no real peers on the show, or at least anybody else to intellectually spar with besides college-level professors. While amusing at times, there are only so many times he can have the same kinds of interactions with other characters before it begins to feel stale.
Meanwhile, u/kapitalsnow (https://www.reddit.com/r/YoungSheldon/comments/fjcyqs/is_anyone_else_finding_sheldon_the_worst/fkmdmxe/) believes that the younger version of Sheldon is a hard sell, mainly because Sheldon is irritating but likable in "The Big Bang Theory" — but in "Young Sheldon," he tends to hyper-fixate on things, which they feel is the wrong kind of characterization for Sheldon. u/Teenageboy18 (https://www.reddit.com/r/YoungSheldon/comments/fjcyqs/is_anyone_else_finding_sheldon_the_worst/fkmg0b8/) agreed, noting the shift of Sheldon's focus to a new thing in each episode is somewhat of an annoying trope. Considering these comments, it seems like some "Young Sheldon" fans aren't actually the biggest proponents of the titular character.
Fans think that the younger version of Sheldon is annoying and overshadowed by a talented cast
Taking to the internet's favorite forum, Reddit poster u/ilkba (https://www.reddit.com/r/YoungSheldon/comments/fjcyqs/is_anyone_else_finding_sheldon_the_worst/?utm_source=share&utm_medium=web2x&context=3) started a discussion about Sheldon's status in "Young Sheldon" by saying, "I kind of feel like most of the moments I've enjoyed the most in the recent seasons of young Sheldon have not involved him. I personally find Missy/Georgie more interesting and funny than Sheldon. The same with much of the adult cast." This statement caused an immediate reaction in other Reddit denizens, with the post 88% upvoted and u/ReadySetGO0 (https://www.reddit.com/r/YoungSheldon/comments/fjcyqs/is_anyone_else_finding_sheldon_the_worst/fkmwdc0/) replying, "I love Young Sheldon. Every character is so perfectly cast. But yes, oftentimes Sheldon is outshined by the talented cast."
u/skribsbb (https://www.reddit.com/r/YoungSheldon/comments/fjcyqs/is_anyone_else_finding_sheldon_the_worst/fkmgrks/) expanded upon this by detailing two major issues they have with the character of young Sheldon — the first being that since the adult version of Sheldon is "basically a giant man-child," there is little room for character growth. He has no real peers on the show, or at least anybody else to intellectually spar with besides college-level professors. While amusing at times, there are only so many times he can have the same kinds of interactions with other characters before it begins to feel stale.
Meanwhile, u/kapitalsnow (https://www.reddit.com/r/YoungSheldon/comments/fjcyqs/is_anyone_else_finding_sheldon_the_worst/fkmdmxe/) believes that the younger version of Sheldon is a hard sell, mainly because Sheldon is irritating but likable in "The Big Bang Theory" — but in "Young Sheldon," he tends to hyper-fixate on things, which they feel is the wrong kind of characterization for Sheldon. u/Teenageboy18 (https://www.reddit.com/r/YoungSheldon/comments/fjcyqs/is_anyone_else_finding_sheldon_the_worst/fkmg0b8/) agreed, noting the shift of Sheldon's focus to a new thing in each episode is somewhat of an annoying trope. Considering these comments, it seems like some "Young Sheldon" fans aren't actually the biggest proponents of the titular character.