Specialist book from 2013 in the field of Media/Communication - Film and Television. Language: German. Abstract: "The series The Big Bang Theory is a huge success. And this is despite the fact that the four physicists Leonard, Sheldon, Raj, and Howard often speak quite cryptically about their work. A major, if not the most important factor for the show's success is humor. This book explains what a nerd is by definition, shows how humor is constructed with Paul Grice, and categorizes The Big Bang Theory within the genre of infotainment. Math, science, history, unraveling the mysteries, that all started with the big bang! Contents include: Definition of the term 'nerd', The Big Bang Theory, Nerd culture in leisure activities, Humor analysis in 'The Big Bang Theory', Is The Big Bang Theory a typical sitcom?, The Big Bang Theory and infotainment.".