Barney Stinson vs Sheldon Cooper
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Unable to decide. We need them both in an Odd Couple type spin-off to determine that once and for all. 
Unable to decide. We need them both in an Odd Couple type spin-off to determine that once and for all.
I could see Sheldon pulling out his roommate agreement, and then Barney produces one of his own.
Barney in a landslide. Barney can act like a toolbag, but there's a real person in there behind the act, and is capable of acting human. Might be an Inception-like act within an act within an act, but it's there.
Sheldon is so unlikable, it's not clear why the rest of the group actually associates with him. he's so completely self-centered and disconnected that there's no reward behind it.
Sheldon is so unlikable, it's not clear why the rest of the group actually associates with him. he's so completely self-centered and disconnected that there's no reward behind it.
Yep, Barney is actually a funny, likeable character. Sheldon Cooper is a socially awkward asshole nobody would like to be around with, in short.
Yes, Barney Stinson is fundamentally more likeable. But being who he really is, that is an actor pouring sentimental glop all over the character. It's pulling punches for a marshmallowy feel-good vibe sustained mostly by steely determination to always, always think in the box about this show, unenlightened by any knowledge of the real world or real people.
But comedy is conflict. Sheldon is funnier because there's more conflict, less sentimentality.
But comedy is conflict. Sheldon is funnier because there's more conflict, less sentimentality.
I like both characters.
But people saying that Barney is somehow likeable is puzzling to me.
They have him go through some emotional crisis every once in awhile, but we are talking about a guy who has tricked hundreds of women into having sex with him. I'm no prude and sure it's played for laughs...but it's pretty damned evil.
Barney is a bit of a sociopath.
Sheldon on the other hand just generally doesn't understand human emotion on any level.
But people saying that Barney is somehow likeable is puzzling to me.
They have him go through some emotional crisis every once in awhile, but we are talking about a guy who has tricked hundreds of women into having sex with him. I'm no prude and sure it's played for laughs...but it's pretty damned evil.
Barney is a bit of a sociopath.
Sheldon on the other hand just generally doesn't understand human emotion on any level.
Barney is just a chance for Neil to have a shitload of fun and even get paid for it. The show isn't afraid of letting that shine through, as seen in the musical scene up there or that Doogie Howser scene.
Part of the fun behind this character is how he's so similar to the actor playing him and yet so completely different in other regards (e.g., Neil is openly gay, has been in in a committed relationship for years and is a proud father of twins).
Oh yeah I realize that. I love NPH, and I think the Barney character is incredibly entertaining.
But Barney as a nice guy? Naahhh.
Shelly. One of God's "special people" if his mom has it right.
Take that womanizer element away, you end up with a very likable guy.
What single element can you remove from Sheldon Cooper to make him likable?
Yeah, he hates SLS too--it's how I know I'm right. Got into an arguement with him just the other day
At least you know your sister would be safe near him. Barney and Kelso would have to be punched out to get the message.
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