Why no Star Trek Discovery references on The Big Bang Theory?

[WraithDukat]

The titles says it all, they also haven't mentioned any of the JJ Trek films other than Sheldons 'Quinto Spock' Ephergy. On the other hand they frequently reference Star Wars. The question is why?? CBS own TBBT and DSC, why no self promotion in one of your most popular shows? it's not like it would be forced it would fit right in.

Since they make the show themselves would it fall into some legal minefield and fall under some sort of product placement claus?

Thoughts?

 

[DimesDan]

Why is this in Miscellaneous and not in the Disco sub-forum?

 

[WraithDukat]

Yawn, because it's not about Discovery. A mod can move it if they disagree. Why do people always post shit like that? A moderator can move, close or even delete this if they see it as inappropriate in anyway - leave it to them.

 

[Lord Garth]

I don't watch The Big Bang Theory but maybe they want to gauge what people like us think before they apply it to whoever fits which character.

 

[DimesDan]

Yawn, because it's not about Discovery.

Okay, it's not about Disco, I guess the TV and Media would make more sense then.

 

[WraithDukat]

Okay, it's not about Disco, I guess the TV and Media would make more sense then.

Yeah you're probably right. I forgot about that one to be honest.

 

[Lord Garth]

While we're here, I might as well put the question out: What do you think each character would think of Discovery?

 

[mos6507]

Since the show is so ripe for mockery (space tardigrades! half-collars!) I'm thinking they're a little concerned about poking fun at it when it's supposed to be taken seriously.

 

[B.J.]

I have no idea of the timeframes here, but it could be that the aired episodes of TBBT were filmed before DSC was released.

 

[Spot261]

I have no idea of the timeframes here, but it could be that the aired episodes of TBBT were filmed before DSC was released.

Ninja'd!

Basically this, it's not hard to imagine the makers of TBBT having little or no insight into a show which not only hadn't aired but likely hadn't even been made at the time.

 

[WraithDukat]

I have no idea of the timeframes here, but it could be that the aired episodes of TBBT were filmed before DSC was released.

Ninja'd!

Basically this, it's not hard to imagine the makers of TBBT having little or no insight into a show which not only hadn't aired but likely hadn't even been made at the time.

Yes but you'd think CBS would insist regardless, and insist that they all love it.

While we're here, I might as well put the question out: What do you think each character would think of Discovery?

If Sheldon can look past the many flaws of Doctor Who and still enjoy it for it is I think he will Discovery.

Leonard will probably whine about every tiny little thing like the whiney little bitch he is.

Not sure about Howard and Raj.

 

[Avro Arrow]

Okay, it's not about Disco, I guess the TV and Media would make more sense then.

Yeah you're probably right.

I agree, and am sending this over there now...

 

[thribs]

Maybe they have taste? Doesn't seem likely though.

 

[bigdaddy]

Sheldon, after one episode, saw all the continually mistakes and banned anyone from ever talking about it again.

 

[Valenti]

Do people really need another reason not to watch either show?

 

[WraithDukat]

Sheldon, after one episode, saw all the continually mistakes and banned anyone from ever talking about it again.

Pre the episode where’s it’s revealed he likes Dr Who I would’ve agreed with you. Dr who is riddled with continuity errors, if he can get past it there he can get past it here.

 

[Greg Cox]

I'm sure they'll get around to it eventually. And I doubt there are any legal minefields involved. The show is produced by Warner Bros. which is why pretty much all the comics and superhero merchandise you see in Stuart's shop are DC-related. No problem with product placement there!

To be fair, the characters will talk about Spider-Man or the Hulk or the X-Men, but you're unlikely to see a Spider-Man statute or poster anywhere.

 

[bigdaddy]

Pre the episode where’s it’s revealed he likes Dr Who I would’ve agreed with you. Dr who is riddled with continuity errors, if he can get past it there he can get past it here.

Time travel, solves every issue.

 

[ALF]

Remember before Disco was released? It was swarming with bad press. TBBT will send a shout out soon enough, now that Trek Disco isn't a confirmed dumpster fire!

 

[PureCrimson]

Because the Big Bang Theory is the worst comedy to ever exist. There's your reason.