One Young Sheldon Mystery That Still Bugs TBBT Fans
These two characters differ from the rest, why so?
We all love Young Sheldon for its characters. Each character in Young Sheldon has a unique personality that stands out. This is particularly true for Sheldon, whose quirks and eccentricities are at the center of the show.
But other characters, such as Sheldon's family members, also have distinct personalities that make them interesting to watch.
One question that made fans actively engaged in a Reddit discussion is why Sheldon and Missy don't have a Texan accent.
And that is a correct observation, as the adults, on the contrary, do speak with an accent typical to this region.
Actually, in the pilot episode, Sheldon clarified that he intentionally altered his way of speaking, which accounts for his lack of accent. Even as an adult, Sheldon typically does not show a Texan accent on TBBT.
However, some fans pointed out that you can hear adult Sheldon speak with an accent from time to time.
Sheldon's accent seemed to be influenced by his mood, and as he became more vulnerable in the later seasons, he tended to loosen his control over it.
Nevertheless, he never fully reverted to a Texan accent. Rather, there were occasional subtle hints of it, particularly when he was more relaxed or let his guard down.
And what about Missy? Well, it was not explained on the show. However, the actual reason for both Sheldon and Missy not speaking with an accent is that Iain Armitage (Sheldon) and Raegan Revord (Missy) were 8–9 years old when the first season came out.
Imitating accents is something that even adult actors struggle with, so it's definitely not a task that you want to give to a 9-year- old.
That would just distract young actors from other aspects of delivering a good вperformance.
Even though the absence of the Texan accent might be noticeable, this small detail surely does not ruin the atmosphere of the show that made it so beloved and praised.
Don't forget to check out the next episode of Young Sheldon that's coming out on May 11 on CBS. And please, don't pay too much attention to the accents.
Source: Reddit