I Rewatched Big Bang Theory Again: Here's the Cringiest Relationship in There
Even though it was hard to establish only one.
The Big Bang Theory is a fan favorite for many reasons. Anyone who has watched all 12 seasons of the show will definitely go for a rerun, and I am no exception.
Of course, we argue a lot about how the first seasons were better and how the storylines got more and more ridiculous as the series went on, but there's no way anyone is going to admit that they've lost interest in the show over time.
However, with every binge there comes new thoughts and revelations about different storylines, and you even change your opinion about some events taking place in the series.
For example, I remember for sure that on my first ever watch of the show I didn’t understand why on earth would Raj choose Emily the redhead. They were so different and she was so creepy that to imagine them happy in a relationship took a lot of effort and still was hard.
However, during my rewatch number N I realized that this relationship was actually one of the healthiest in the entire show.
On the other hand, there was one that should have concerned me more, and it's the tandem of Leslie and Howard. For those who don’t remember, the two of them were briefly dating during season 2, and there was something icky about the whole situation.
For starters, Leslie Winkle is in fact Leonard’s ex-girlfriend. And isn’t there a moral bro code or something that actually forbids you to date your friend’s former love interest? Well, Howard clearly doesn't care about any of that, and that’s just pathetic.
The second reason why their relationship was cringeworthy is the exact nature of it. They didn’t care about each other at all. All Howard wanted from her was the sex and work-related perks, and Leslie was just manipulating him into getting whatever she wanted from this relationship.
Howard and Leslie ended up being the most uncomfortable pairing of all (and there were a lot!) of the series. If you feel like you never noticed how awkward they are together, try binging the series again on MAX.