You know him from the hit geek-comedy, The Big Bang Theory. Dr. Sheldon Lee Cooper (B.S., M.S., M.A., Ph.D., Sc.D.) is the obsessive-compulsive supergenius resistant to sarcasm, lesser scientists, and bad hygiene. His personality is often overbearing, but in the end, he's just a lovable Texas boy living the academic dream with his friends in California. Here's why we could all use a dose of Sheldon in our lives.
1. We'll actually test some theories.
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Being a world-class theoretical physicist, Sheldon knows a thing or two about testing theories. He may actually inspire us to hit the streets and make some science happen.
2. We'll wash our hands more.
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Cleanliness is next to Sheldonliness!
3. We'll have written agreements for just about everything.
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Sheldon never shies away from an addendum. Arguments were are always easy to win when there's written documentation.
4. We'll get a degree. Or two or three or five.
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While we might not graduate college at 16, he'll inspire us to study. And study hard.
5. We'll spend quality time with our friends.
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Even physics doesn't get in the way of Sheldon and his friends. Whether at the comic book store, a convention, or in the living room watching Star Wars, Sheldon is always with his team.
6. We'll inspire others to do better.
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Sheldon has a soft side. Even though he's better than everyone else, he still does good things once in a while.
7. We won't take 'No' for an answer.
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Sheldon's sheer conviction that he's right all the time helps him tire everyone out and get ahead.
8. We'll approach a problem from different angles.
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We don't know what's going on in his mind, but it's working.
9. We'll be more organized.
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Sheldon had a panic attack when he saw Penny's messy room. That's about to change.
10. We'll drink less.
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Drink more milk!
11. We'll embrace our inner child.
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Bazinga.
Sheldon may be sometimes annoying, but he's always himself. And that's why we love him.
